Production Line Leader
About ECCO Safety
ECCO Safety is a global leader in commercial vehicle warning and safety solutions, proudly headquartered in Boise, Idaho. With nine manufacturing facilities across four continents and additional sales offices throughout Europe, Australia, and Asia, ECCO combines global reach with local expertise.
Our innovative product portfolio includes light bars, sirens, back-up alarms, and in-vehicle CCTV systems, trusted worldwide by specialist vehicle builders and operators. We proudly serve a wide range of industries, including construction, emergency services, and agriculture, and work closely with leading global OEMs and partners to deliver high-quality, reliable, and forward-thinking safety solutions.
To learn more about our business and brands, visit www.eccoesg.co.uk
The Opportunity: Production Line Leader
We are looking for a proactive and driven Line Leader to join our production team. In this hands-on leadership role, you will manage and support a team of production operatives to ensure productivity targets are achieved and operations run smoothly.
You will play a key role in planning and coordinating production in line with customer demand, maintaining quality standards, and resolving issues that impact performance. This is a varied and fast-paced role that offers the opportunity to lead people, improve processes, and make a real impact on operational success.
Expectations & Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be a confident production operator, capable of maintaining performance and quality in a busy manufacturing environment, with the desire to take their next career step. Key responsibilities will include:
· Leading and supporting production operatives to meet daily output and performance targets.
· Championing health and safety, ensuring all activities meet required standards.
· Planning and issuing work in line with customer demand and production schedules.
· Monitoring productivity throughout shifts and resolving or escalating issues promptly.
· Maintaining high quality standards and ensuring consistent attention to detail across operations.
· Identifying training needs and supporting team development.
· Managing employee conduct matters fairly and consistently where required.
· Promoting a productivity-focused culture across the production facility.
· Ensuring smooth workflow and communication across departments.
· Identifying and recommending continuous improvement opportunities, inc. Lean and 5S.
· Reporting labour or material shortages and supporting effective resource planning.
· Delivering daily team briefings and maintaining clear communication with cell teams.
· Supporting wider team activities as required in a collaborative working environment.
Skills & Experience
Essential
· Good understanding of health and safety regulations, with confidence to take corrective action.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
· Good computer literacy and analytical ability to interpret production data and prioritise work.
· Positive, proactive approach with a strong team ethic.
· Flexibility to work unsociable hours in line with business needs.
Desirable
· Good understanding of health and safety regulations, with confidence to take corrective action.
· Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships.
· Good computer literacy and analytical ability to interpret production data and prioritise work.
· Positive, proactive approach with a strong team ethic.
· Flexibility to work unsociable hours in line with business needs.
What We Offer
We offer a competitive salary package, discretionary bonus opportunities, and a range of benefits, including enhanced pension, healthcare, life assurance, and 25 days annual leave.
If you are a motivated production leader looking to make an impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
Salary £36k- £38k
Pay: £36,000.00-£38,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Canteen
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Work Location: In person
