Shift Foreperson

Due to a continued period of growth, and the completion of the transition to lean manufacturing together with promoting a culture of continuous improvement and organisational learning, this exciting role has become available. This position is ideally suited to someone who thrives from daily challenges and desires the opportunity to make a difference within a FMCG environment.
As a Foreperson you will report to the Shift Manager and assist in the manufacture of UPVc Double Glazed products to fulfil the needs of the Company. Hours of work are scheduled to be days and afters on a rota.

Key Areas/Responsibilities:

• To work within the manufacturing department to fabricate UPVc windows, doors and associated products.
• To be able to read and understand relevant work instructions and quality procedures.
• To ensure the cutting, welding and prepping of UPVc sections.
• To ensure gasketing, gearing and hanging of sashes following quality procedures
• To bead and glaze all apertures.
• To cut and assemble glass.
• To ensure decorative glass instructions are followed for fretwork, staining and leading.
• To ensure door panels are formed assembled and fitted with door furniture.
• To ensure individual and production targets are achieved within the department.
• To ensure all Health and Safety procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure quality and reduce faults, by driving through and addressing/investigating issues as necessary
• To reduce waste to a minimum, controlling stock and cost
• To constantly walking the line.
• To ensure production staff are accounted for and adhere to start and finish times
• To report breakdowns and staffing problems immediately
• To train, guide and lead by example, addressing issues as they occur
• To address remakes, reworks and outstanding items.
• To complete thorough shift change over and liaise with other foreman and shift manager
• To be part of the management team, escalating problems and issues when necessary
• To ensure the use of all necessary Personal Protection Equipment required for the work area.
• To be aware of other work colleagues around you to maintain a safe working environment.
• To assist and provide cover for others in aspects of their work as delegated from time to time.
• To adopt a flexible approach to the role according to the needs and the resources of the Department and undertake all other duties as appropriate to the post.
• In conjunction with other team members, to ensure that flexible working arrangements are in place at all times, for the whole department, particularly during annual leave and sickness, to cover team members if required.
• You need to be aware that shift pattern changes may need to be taken due to commercial necessity and therefore flexibility is essential to ensure the efficient operation of any shift.
• To carry out any reasonable requests from any Senior Member of Staff.

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