Production Leader

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc; Salford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of metal detection systems is seeking a motivated Production Leader to oversee their production team. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a passion for optimizing workflows, ensuring compliance with quality standards and continuous improvement.

Benefits

26 days holiday + bank holidays

Early finish on Fridays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

24/7 access to Employee Assistance Programme

Excellent opportunities for growth and development

Company social and wellbeing events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience in a similar role.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities and effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production team and ensure smooth operation of manufacturing processes.
• Conduct team member performance reviews and maintain production documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Quality focused mindset

Education

Manufacturing experience

Tools

SAP

Job description

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METTLER TOLEDO Safeline are a leading global provider of metal detection systems for the food, pharmaceutical, and packaging industries. With over 40 years of experience, Safeline has a strong reputation for providing cutting-edge technology, exceptional product quality, and world-class customer service. We are committed to delivering superior technology are proud to be the trusted partner of many of the world's leading food and pharmaceutical companies.

We are seeking a motivated and experienced Production Leader to oversee our production team and ensure the smooth operation of our manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for optimizing production workflows.

Key Accountabilities

• Responsible for ensuring the team possess the skills required to achieve the production plan.
• Carry out team member performance reviews.
• Maintain daily production boards and team board documentation.
• Conduct local KPI team meetings to improve cost, quality and delivery metrics.
• Responsible for Safety Audit schedule adherence and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Management of area risk assessments.
• Lead local 5S activity to promote a safe, defect-free and ‘visual workplace’.
• Participate in occupational health activity to support team welfare.
• Ensure area is compliant with ISO14001 and ISO9001 standards.
• Ensure first line absence management is conducted swiftly and effectively.
• Responsible for liaising and communicating with all support functions and to achieve area targets.

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience, gained within a similar role.
• Computer literate - SAP knowledge is advantageous.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities, effective communication and a positive attitude to motivate the team.
• Strong understanding manufacturing practices and processes.
• Quality focused mindset with the enthusiasm to drive continuous improvement.

Our Offer to You

• 26 days holiday + bank holidays
• Early finish on Fridays
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• 24/7 access to free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme to support mental health and wellbeing
• Excellent opportunities for growth and development
• Company social and wellbeing events
• Work for a global brand providing leading technology in Metal Detectors!

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to [e-mail] so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Manufacturing, Management, and Production

• Industries

  Manufacturing and Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing

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