Job Description

Production Line Coordinator – Food Manufacturing

New Inn, Pontypool

6 month fixed term contract – Friday and Saturday 6am to 6pm

£19.52 per hour

The Production Line Coordinator is expected to understand, commit to and support the Production Shift Manager in coordinating the daily tasks of the production department. The Production Line Coordinator manages the production process to ensure employee safety, product safety, product quality, hygiene levels, efficiency and compliance with environmental safety requirements.

Basic scope of daily duties:

Conducting a physical inspection of the line with the manager of the next production shift

Document every near miss

Document the loss of every tool from the board and every item missing from its place (5S standards) as well as every violation of GMP procedures and rules

Discuss any identified deficiencies or non-compliances with your Shift Manager before the end of your shift

Check to see that all items are complete before starting the next shift

Ensure your permanent presence in the production area

Be visible in production area

Provide instant support for all team members

Consistently apply policies and procedures to all team members

Complete daily checklists

Make sure you keep the required documentation (checklists) up to date

Make sure the checklist is correctly and completely filled out (in each category)

Verify the correctness of the checklists with your supervisor

Sign the checklist at the end of your shift

Review and reconcile completed tasks and actions taken during a production shift with your supervisor

Execute designated actions and projects - as needed

Agree with your supervisor on the scope of activities, implementation timetable and the method of monitoring progress

Get involved in assigned activities and projects

Schedule breaks for employees

Control the timing of employees' scheduled breaks during a production shift

Make sure that breaks are planned without compromising the safety, quality and efficiency of the process

Consistently require adherence to the break time rules for all team members

To provide Holiday / Absence cover for the Production Shift Manager.

Required skills and attitudes:

Ability to supervise multiple areas of responsibility in parallel, including people and processes

Ability to identify, correct and improve areas of employee and product safety

Understanding of quality standards, adherence to those standards, and raising concerns when the process is not working properly

Understanding, using and training team members in the field of measurement systems and tools

Willingness to improve knowledge, skills in Emotional Intelligence (Emotional Quotient)

Supporting internal training programs (in OJT: on-the-job training)

Understanding of production processes and commitment to continuous improvement

Strong MS Excel skills

High communication skills assuming clear and precise expression, the ability to understand the statements of others, the listening skills:

Showing respect to co-workers

Present positive attitudes and be a role model for team members

Required experience:

* Minimum secondary education

* Knowledge of the specifics of the food industry

* Experience in a production company in the food industry

* Health condition that allows you to work in food production

The contract may be extended or even made permanent