Slitting Team Leader

NEW VACANCY! (PK8969)

SLITTING TEAM LEADER

Location: East Midlands (Contact for details)

Salary: Open (DOE) + Overtime (1 , Sundays double) + Life Assurance + 4% Pension + Other Benefits

Hours: 42 hours a week - 4 on / 4 off (2 days / 2 nights) - 1 hr paid lunch

Our 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