We currently have a number of vacancies for Technical Line Operators (Line Leaders) on double shifts in our production department.

Purpose of Job

The Line Leader will be responsible for the line output and the setting and running of the production line(s) in line with the required quality levels, constantly considering all related safety aspects reporting to the Shift Manager. The role is part of the Manufacturing team onsite.

To understand customer quality requirements and manufacturing specifications and ensures that the product remains within critical control parameters.

Principal Accountabilities

Responsible for

• Work area start of shift safety checks
• Checking and enforcing crew are wearing correct PPE
• Conducting dynamic risk assessments
• Manual and auto loading of tinplate onto line
• Safe banding of material
• Once trained safe use of pallet trucks and power pallets trucks
• LOTO (Lock out tag out) on required tasks
• Adjusting line speeds and making line adjustments (chutes, belts, feeders, somme).
• Problem identification and solving
• Once trained set up of auto packer, camera systems and robot set up.
• Once trained sign off of PUWER cards
• Basic parts replacement (notch, suckers)
• Line setting, maintenance and adjustments. 
• Supporting tool changes
• Basic tool maintenance
• Training other Line Leaders in areas of your expertise.
• FLT cover (if trained)
• Management of line crew – including agency workers
• Reduction in line spoilage
• Conducting MES checks (inc component measurement)
• Barcoding and label printing
• Understanding works order packs
• Plan and control all shift quality and hygiene activities to ensure compliance with ISO BRC & AIB standards as well as all Sonoco Quality requirements.
• Ensure quality control and hygiene incidents are handled in accordance with defined procedures, instructions, and standards.

H&S & Environment

• Comply with EHS policy and statutory requirements at all times.
• Ensure that all activities are carried out in accordance with all applicable safety procedures.
• Practice safe working techniques in all that you do.
• Support and engage the business with any safety related initiatives and programs.
• Support the business with carrying out safety observations and discussions with others, finding any fixes or improvements which can be proposed to the site. 
• Adhere to high levels of GMP (Good Manufacturing Practice) and ensure 5S is carried out at all times.

Knowledge & Experience

Minimum Job Requirements

• Demonstrate a good level of mechanical ability
• Methodological approach (logical thinking)
• Safety mindset
• Organised and self-motivated

Personal Characteristics

• Self-motivated with the ability to work on your own or within a team.
• Positive “can do” attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently and at pace whilst ensuring you work safely under pressure.
• Organised and self motivated
• Proactive Team player who is self-motivated to continuously improve and learn in the workplace.
• Resilient, strong character who is willing to challenge in a positive professional manner.
• Customer focussed
• Clear and respectful behaviour to all

This opportunity is based on a rotating 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm following the productions annualised shift pattern of 32hrs and 40hrs working weeks during the year.

You will be required to undertake a mechanical aptitude test and demonstrate your positive attitude at interview.

The successful candidate must have the right to work in the UK

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