We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Line Lead to join our team in Kettering in the ongoing deployment of our factory operating system Dan-IWS!

Dan-IWS is the factory operating system that is currently being deployed across Kettering site. The driving principles of Dan-IWS are ‘Power of 0’, and ‘Power of 100’ meaning zero defects & losses and 100% employee ownership.

As the role of the Line Lead, you will be working alongside a Process Lead & Maintenance Lead to make up a ‘Line Trio’. The role of the trio is to fully own all aspects of performance for one line/area of the site and to build, improve, and maintain the necessary standards to ensure this. You will report to the area production manager and be responsible within the ‘trio’ for the following:

• Develop & Lead short-term (90 days) line plans
• Lead Daily Direction Setting meetings
• Lead issue resolution to root cause on the floor for chronic stop
• Coach and build capabilities of Operators to become Equipment owners and in bed AM system.

Own Safety, Quality, Daily Direction Setting & CIL Daily Management Systems

About You:

You must have the ability to work on your own initiative, have strong communication skills, ability to prioritise, think ahead and the ability to solve technical, complex problems.

The following qualifications/skills are required:

• People manager
• Coaching skills
• Good technical capability
• Organization skills
• Direction setting skills
• Strong logical and clear-thinking individual
• Strong self-discipline and a structured approach
  
• Be a good team member with strong communication skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Maintain a high standard of personal hygiene
• The ability to prioritise and think ahead
• Problem solving skills
  

Critical experience required

• GCSE standard or equivalent

• Be able to communicate in both written and verbal English

• Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment

• Awareness of food allergen & basic food hygiene

• Working knowledge of IT systems such as MS Office

This Role Offers:

You will be joining a dynamic, winning team, with a keen focus on delivering in the safest way possible.  It’s a busy department, with lots of variety in the activities in which you would be involved. 

About Us:

We are the market leader in an ever-expanding category.  We have record breaking teams within the Alpro group and are very proud of our successes.  All operational roles are instrumental to the Team winning in all areas, especially Health and Safety.

What’s Next:

The closing date for applications 31^st May 2026.  All applications must be submitted online; if you require assistance on how to apply online, please see the HR department for assistance.

You can find further details about us, and other potential roles at www.danone.com

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