Lead Extrusion Setter

Responsible for the running of the extrusion area producing the required sheet according to the production plan and defined specifications through effective organisation and running of the Extrusion Team. Support Extrusion Team in ensuring the machinery is run efficiently complying with all operating and quality standards and ensure the production standards for health and safety and hygiene are followed.  

You are aware of your responsibilities and will execute your duties in line with all company systems and procedures in place to support product safety legality integrity and quality including systems for escalating issues to a designated manager where immediate action is required.
 

• Ensure effective operation of the extrusion lines in line with production requirements safely with overall supervision of extrusion and the team 

• Coordinate with production support groups (planning maintenance tool room and warehouse) to manage efficient production 

• Provide guidance to staff regarding work procedures technical issues priorities and special requests from customers 

• Troubleshoot operational problems and take corrective action to resolve them 

• Lead and participate in the study of operations and processes and recommend changes to improve methods procedures and operational efficiency 

• Organise staff to ensure that adequate skilled staff are appropriately placed to fulfil the requirements of the production plan 

• Maintain good employee relations via twoway communication 

• Promote team ethics and develop team working through leadership 

• Complete documentation and accurate record keeping as required including quality checks and keeping Faerch QMS up to date 

• Monitor production quality and motivate staff to approach zero defects to customers 

• Report any machinery or equipment in need of repairs 

• Regularly complete designated training and procedure updates 

• Comply with all current Health & Safety policies and procedures 

• Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards in the work area and around machines when they are down 

• Adopt working practices to comply with Company and general health and safety requirements 

• Communicate with team leaders and all other personnel as required. 

• Any other duties as requested by Line Managers/ other Managers that are appropriate for your job role. 

Qualifications :

• Mechanical Aptitude & Experience 

• General knowledge and work experience within functional area 27 years)  

• Extrusion Manufacturing Experience 

• Thermoforming knowledge 

• Busy production environment high volume 

• Team management experience

• High knowledge of LEAN and continuous improvement tools & techniques  

• Good working knowledge of ERP systems & Microsoft office packages 

• High attention to detail 

• Complex problem solving skills / issue resolution 

• Good communication between colleagues and managers 

• Hands on approach with the ability to provide leadership and guidance to the team 

• Strong communication presentations and written skills 

Additional Information :

Working at Faerch means working in an innovative and openminded company that increases the commitment and motivation of all employees. It is important to us that everyone has the same opportunities that there is an open exchange and that we value each other. The power of diversity in backgrounds ways of problemsolving personal knowledge gender and culture fosters our growth and inspires the whole organization. Because the key to our success is the diversity and dedication of our employees.

• Pension
• Death in Service salary x 4
• Bupa Cashplan
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Allowance 2 & 5 Years
• 6 monthly production Bonus
• Safety Boot Contribution
• Free Hot Drinks
• Regular Company Events

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime