Experienced Machine Operator (4 Day Week)

JWR Employment Specialists are delighted to be recruiting for an Experienced Machine Operator (Weekend Day Shift) for a busy manufacturing company in Sligo town.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain team lead experience. Reporting directly to the Operations Manager, you will be responsible for supervising and leading a production team to achieve its targets and manage productivity.

Hours of Work: Saturday & Sunday – 8am – 8pm

2 x 8 hour shifts to be completed on evening shift – 4pm to 12am or night shift – 12am to 8am during the week to make up 40 hours

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for supervising and leading a production team, motivating and empowering the workforce to achieve its targets
• Assignment of duties for all personnel working during the Weekend Day shift
• Managing productivity, striving to meet KPI targets and reporting on production output to Production Manager
• Compliance with all health and safety regulations within your area
• Ensuring quality standards are achieved in order to meet customer requirements
• Active involvement in leading 6s teams and activities.
• Active involvement in the implementation of lean projects and TPM programmes
• Encouraging participation from the production team to identify opportunities for continuous improvement initiatives within your area of control
• Liaise closely with Engineering and Maintenance to optimize line up time and resolve issues as and when they arise
• Overall responsibility for the efficient and effective operation of the Weekend Day shift

Skills & Qualifications:

• Previous team leader experience would be an advantage in a similar industry
• Knowledgeable in Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma and/or other statistical process improvement techniques
• Computer literate e.g. MS Project, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of the injection moulding process is desirable but not essential
• Strong Leadership Skills
• Excellent attendance record
• Numerate and possessing excellent analytical abilities
• A highly confident team player
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to deal with people and situations at all level
• Good communication, influencing and presentation skills
• Highly motivated, enthusiastic, energetic individual with a goal focused attitude
• Strong planning / organisational skills
• Able to take responsibility and work on own initiative
• A proven ability to train and develop a teamwork culture
• An innovative approach to problem solving