Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
* Act as the safety champion for the shift, ensuring full compliance with all company HSE policies, procedures, and legal regulations.
* Conduct and document daily safety briefings (toolbox talks), risk assessments, and audits.
* Proactively identify and eliminate hazards, driving a 'Zero Harm' culture.
* Ensure immediate and effective response to any incidents, including investigation and corrective action implementation.
* Promote and enforce strict adherence to PPE requirements and safe working practices (e.g., LOTO, safe systems of work).
Production & Operational Delivery:
* Achieve or exceed daily/weekly production schedules, throughput, and efficiency (OEE) targets.
* Allocate resources effectively (people, equipment, materials) to meet production demands.
* Monitor production processes and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) in real-time, taking corrective action to address deviations.
* Ensure shift handovers are comprehensive and effective, maintaining continuity across all shifts.
* Manage material availability and logistics to prevent production stoppages.
Quality Assurance:
* Ensure all products are manufactured to exact engineering specifications and quality standards (e.g., ISO 9001).
* Uphold quality control procedures, including First-Off and In-Process inspections.
* Lead root cause analysis and implementation of corrective actions for quality non-conformances.
* Foster a 'Right First Time' mentality within the team.
Engineering & Maintenance:
* Liaise with the Maintenance department to prioritize and facilitate planned and reactive maintenance.
* Perform basic first-line diagnostics and minor engineering adjustments to minimize downtime.
* Ensure equipment is operated correctly and pre-use checks are completed.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of new processes/equipment.
Leadership & Team Management:
* Provide direct supervision, motivation, coaching, and direction to a team of Operators, Technicians, and Apprentices.
* Conduct performance reviews, manage absence, and address performance or conduct issues in line with company policy.
* Identify training and development needs within the team to build multi-skilled capability.
* Promote effective communication and a positive, collaborative team environment.
Continuous Improvement & Administration:
* Actively participate in and lead Lean Manufacturing activities (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, SMED).
* Complete all necessary shift documentation accurately and on time (production logs, downtime reports, HR system updates).
* Control and monitor consumable usage to minimize waste and contribute to cost-saving targets.
* Escalate significant issues promptly to the Operations Manager