Hot End Production Lead
Knauf stands for opportunity. We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within Knauf Insulation in the Production Team could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us. We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.
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Can you say ‘yes’?...
- Do you treat your colleagues with respect?
- Do you act with safety as a priority?
- Do you like to drive forward change?
- Do you enjoy working in a continuous production environment?
As our Hot End Production Leader, you will
What you’ll be doing…
- Ensure compliance with and promote all health, safety, environmental and energy requirements for the job, site and company
- Develop and deliver comprehensive training within your area of responsibility.
- Be competent with the CI framework and drive the application of CI tools, techniques, and ways of working, so that they become the standard method within Queensferry.
- Create detailed Work Instructions and Risk Assessments for all Hot End related tasks and activities
- Support the plant teams with expert process knowledge and technical skills to ensure that the plant is operated, at all times
A full role profile is available upon request from HR/Talent Acquisition.
What we’d love for you to have:
We are interested in you as a person, your attitude, behaviours and values. If you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you.
If you have any of the following – this would be an added advantage:
- Previous experience of working within a continuous production process
- Experience of holding a supervisory role
- Be data driven and results focused
- Knowledge of CI frameworks and tools
- Computer literate
We'll provide:
- Enhanced Holiday Pay – 33 days including bank holidays plus the opportunity to purchase more
- 16 weeks Company Sick Pay after 3 months of service
- Group Income Protection
- Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption packages
- Life Assurance – 4 x annual salary
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Staff Bonus Scheme
- Career Progression Routes
- Employee Assistance Programme through Health Assured
- Westfield Health Cash Plan
- Perkbox
- Access to Costco Membership
- Wickes Employee Purchase Scheme
- Wellbeing Initiatives and Mental Health First Aiders
- Car Salary Sacrifice Scheme
- Cycle to work scheme
- On site Car Charging Points
What happens next?
We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process, so we will reply to your application ASAP.
- Department
- Production
- Locations
- Queensferry, Deeside
Queensferry, Deeside
We’re passionate about developing our people
At Knauf Insulation your career is a journey through one or multiple roles that you hold within the company. Progression is not just about promotion, it is about building capability and experience. There are several different ways to progress within Knauf Insulation and we are proud to see a high number of our employees who have moved between teams, departments and even countries. Working for a global market leading organisation, the limits really are endless.
About Knauf Insulation UK
Knauf Insulation is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of insulation products and solutions. With more than 40 years of experience in the industry, we represent one of the fastest growing and most respected names in insulation worldwide.
Hot End Production Lead
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