Join our team as a Line Lead based at our distribution centre in Tankersley.
We are looking for a motivated and experienced Line Leader to oversee production lines using a weigh-price labelling and x-ray machine. The Line Leader will be responsible for leading a team of packers, to ensure that products are weighed, labelled, and packed to the highest standards while meeting daily production targets. This role requires hands-on operation of the above machines, team motivation, and a commitment to maintaining safety and quality standards.
About Us
Company Shop Group is the UK’s leading redistributor of surplus food and household products, enabling some of the biggest retailers, manufacturers, food service and logistics providers to unlock the full potential in surplus, which may have otherwise gone to waste.
The surplus we handle is redistributed through our Company Shop stores, and our award-winning social enterprise Community Shop where we build stronger individuals and more confident communities. Working with our supply chain partners, we deliver an incredible impact and we're proud to be a good business doing good.
Details of location and shift pattern:
Location: Company Shop Group, Tankersley Distribution Centre, Wentworth Way, Wentworth Industrial Estate, Tankersley, Barnsley, South Yorkshire S75 3DH
Rate of pay: £12.20 per hour, paid on a 4 weekly basis
Shifts/hours: 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 6am to 2pm
Please note: Line Leads are required to be fully flexible about when you work to cover the operational hours, which include working bank holidays.
Accountabilities and Responsibilities
- Reporting into the Shift Supervisor, you will be responsible for ensuring the team are motivated to deliver the day-to-day performance of the department.
- Operate the packing machines as assigned and described above to ensure products are accurately weighed, labelled, packed and sometimes x-rayed, according to customer and company specifications.
- Lead a team of packers, ensuring smooth workflow, productivity, and adherence to safety protocols.
- Monitor the packing line to ensure efficiency, resolving any issues that may arise, such as equipment malfunctions or product discrepancies.
- Train any new colleagues on proper machine operation, packing techniques, and safety practices, including the operation of the equipment.
- Ensure quality control by regularly inspecting finished products and checking for accurate labelling, weight, and packaging standards.
- Ensure team adherence to all health and safety standards, promoting a safe work environment.
- Actively encourage positive behaviours with colleagues to help improve performance
- Support and assist the Shift Supervisor with daily huddles, ensuring all tasks set are completed efficiently, escalating any issues to the Supervisor
- Recording accidents and near misses
- Any additional departmental tasks as and when required
Requirements
- Experience operating a weigh – price labelling or similar weighing and labelling equipment in a production environment.
- Previous experience within a warehouse or production environment.
- Strong communication, with the ability to motivate and lead a team.
- Ability to handle manual tasks such as lifting and packing.
- Knowledge of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience of a Line Leader
- Lead by example and always uphold Company Shop Group values
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships
- Ability to effectively plan and organise workloads
- Able to work to strict deadlines
- A want and desire to develop and progress within your role
- A commitment to your own personal development and continued learning
- To be flexible and adaptable to support the needs of the business
- Experience of training and coaching colleagues
Benefits
What's in it for you:
- Free membership to Company Shop for you and 10 x nominees
- Annual Flu Injections, high street & leisure vouchers, and on-site Parking
- Onsite café, Free Tea & Coffee, and Free Fruit Friday
- Employee Assistance Programme – Grocery Aid
- Eligible for Costco membership, Cycle 2 Work, and UK Fuel card discounts
- Contributory pension scheme with death in service benefit
Join us on the journey: Don't miss this opportunity to be a part of something extraordinary. Apply now and join us to create a better world for people and the planet.
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