Slitting Team Leader

Future Recruitment

  • East Midlands
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 hours ago
NEW VACANCY! (PK8969)SLITTING TEAM LEADERLocation: East Midlands (Contact for details)Salary: £Open (DOE) + Overtime (1½, Sundays double) + Life Assurance + 4% Pension + Other BenefitsHours: 42 hours a week - 4 on / 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) - 1 hr paid lunchOur client, a global flexible packaging manufacturer, is seeking a Slitting Team Leader to manage shift operations within the finishing department, driving safety, quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement.Key Requirements
  • Team leader/supervisory experience within manufacturing
  • Strong knowledge of COSHH & Health & Safety regulations
  • Experience managing teams across multiple machines/assets
  • Understanding of Continuous Improvement tools & techniques
  • Excellent organisational, problem-solving & communication skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Main Responsibilities
  • Lead, motivate and develop the slitting team to achieve KPIs
  • Ensure quality standards are met for all products and processes
  • Plan and allocate resources to meet production schedules
  • Liaise with Planning, Engineering, and Quality teams for smooth operations
  • Drive continuous improvement in processes, people, and performance
  • Monitor and reduce waste, downtime, and inefficiencies
  • Ensure Health & Safety compliance and promote safe working practices
  • Oversee stock accuracy, product labelling, and despatch processes
  • Complete shift reports and ensure SAP data is accurately maintained

Future Recruitment