Operations Line Lead

Glanbia plc

Operations Line Lead

Salary Not Specified

Glanbia plc, High Clarence, Stockton-on-Tees

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 1 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c8ba8133beb74e649bf83e71feed9e0e

Full Job Description

Reporting to the Operations Shift Manager, the OLL is employed to manage the overall effectiveness of an area of the Middlesbrough factory covering up to 2 functional areas or lines. They are accountable for the safety and wellbeing of their team and all aspects of food safety. Their core purpose is to achieve or exceed all functional area KPIs covering Safety, Quality, Cost and Efficiency.

Nothing is so important that it can't be done safely; the welfare of your colleagues is paramount and you must promote and support a safe working environment and foster a culture of "safety first".

  • Developing housekeeping standards, task lists and auditing compliance to 5S standards

  • Identifying hazards in the workplace and reducing risk

  • Carrying out Risk assessments for all operations

  • Leading SEAT meeting to temperature check safety culture

  • Creating SOPs for all tasks and carrying out Operational work diagnosis to confirm and improve SOPs

  • Reviewing material usage using supporting systems (Yields, scan data & SAP)

  • Managing data accuracy

  • Interrogating data systems to share key points with Team and Leadership

  • Carrying out basic problem solving

  • Updating visual management systems

  • Managing and reviewing KPI's - OEE, CTP, Q, EHS, YIELD at meetings

  • Effecting 2 way communication

  • Deliver or facilitate training delivery to Line Teams based on agreed plans

  • Maintaining hygiene and housekeeping standards

  • Managing Food safety standards

  • Supporting workplace organisation using 5S methodology

  • Training of team members in SOPs

  • Identifying skills gaps and confirming skills are available for production by managing the production rota for the line

  • Maintaining inventory protocols eg scanning, material control

    Previous food industry experience preferred in an equivalent position

  • Enrolment or planned enrolment in further developmental qualification (eg ILM, NVQ)

  • Basic Food Hygiene and Health & Safety:

  • Excellent communication skills:

  • Attention to detail:

  • Strong interpersonal skills - Team player:

  • Demonstrated Leadership skills:

  • Numeracy and data management. (inc use of Microsoft Office tools and SAP)

  • Enthusiasm and Energy - can do attitude

    Glanbia is a global nutrition company, grounded in science and nature and dedicated to providing better nutrition for every step of life's journey. The company takes pure and clean ingredients including milk, whey and grains and using expert knowledge and capabilities produces high quality nutritional ingredients and branded consumer products for customers and consumers worldwide.


  • GPN's brand portfolio consists of - Optimum Nutrition, BSN, Isopure, Think!, Nutramino ABB, Body & Fit, Amazing Grass and SlimFast, each with its own brand essence. GPN manufactures and markets the full range of performance nutrition and lifestyle products including protein, pre-workout, muscle gainers, ready-to-eat snacks and general health. Products are sold through a variety of channels including specialty retail, the internet, gyms and FDM in a variety of formats including powders, bars and Ready-to-Drink beverages. GPN has a global and expanding footprint with a current in-market presence in 24 countries., The Glanbia Group comprises three divisions: Glanbia Performance Nutrition, Glanbia Nutritional's, and Joint Ventures. Collectively and with our partners we offer an incredible breadth of expertise in nutrition. We employ a team of 6,000 people, work with global food and beverage companies, and sell our award-winning and market-leading products in 130 countries worldwide.

    At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a variety of candidates, we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, protected veteran status, or disability status.

    At Glanbia, our culture celebrates individuality, knowing that together we are more.

    The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package including staff discounts, generous family leave policy, health plan, pension.