We are seeking a proactive and highly accountable Packaging Line Leader to join our Client's Production team. In this role, you will be responsible for the performance of assigned packaging lines, ensuring adherence to best practice standards, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and driving operational excellence across safety, quality, and productivity.
The Packaging Line Leader provides day-to-day leadership on the line, monitors performance against key metrics, facilitates problem-solving activities, and acts as the first point of contact for any issues relating to packaging operations. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to support efficient operations and maintain high-quality production standards.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Support
* Support Packaging Operators by providing performance feedback to Production Shift Management.
* Participate in reviews, 1:1s, and development discussions as required.
* Ensure clear communication between shifts and promote consistent ways of working.
Standards & Compliance
* Own and maintain documented standards for packaging activities (SWIs, SOPs, training materials).
* Ensure adherence to all Eisai Corporate Standards, GMP/GDP requirements, and quality procedures.
* Actively contribute to a safe working environment, reporting incidents and promoting safe behaviours.
Training & Development
* Support technical trainers by identifying training needs for assigned packaging lines.
* Ensure team members are trained and competent in relevant processes.
Performance Management
* Monitor performance against KPIs and investigate leading and lagging indicators.
* Lead cross-functional meetings to review performance, identify trends, and drive improvement actions.
* Ensure line resources are in place to meet operational demands.
Problem Solving
* Lead proactive and reactive problem-solving using industry-standard methodologies.
* Document investigations and corrective actions, including for quality events and deviations.
General Duties
* Act as first point of contact for line issues and coordinate timely support from technical teams.
* Escalate unresolved issues to the Production Shift Manager or Production Manager as necessary.
* Deputise for the Production Shift Manager when required.
* Participate in improvement initiatives, focus groups, and project teams.
* Operate the line when necessary to support business needs.
Skills & Qualifications
* Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Excellent technical writing ability.
* Clear and confident communication skills across all organisational levels.
* Experience in a GMP/GDP-regulated environment (desirable).
* Packaging Line Experience
Competencies
* Proactive, accountable, and self-driven.
* Professional and composed under pressure.
* Strong active listening skills; diplomatic and inclusive.
* Energetic, positive, and solutions-focused.
If you are a motivated individual with a passion for quality, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, we encourage you to apply.
We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency.
We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
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