Manufacturing operator Work, Jobs in Durham, Dur (with Salaries)

Lead Operator (Day Shift Manufacturing)
IPS Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Night shift
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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5d
Production Operator
Dellner Glass Solutions —Consett
- From £12.71 an hour
- Full-time
- Forklift
- Quality control
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
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Process Operator
EGGER Group —Hexham
- £17.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Free parking
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10d
Post-Fusion Operator
Krystal Technology —Wallsend
- £28,657 a year
- Day shift
- Forklift
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
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Night Shift Machine Operator
Primula —Gateshead
- £13.72 an hour
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Quality control
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
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4d
Production Operator
Nicholsons Sealing Technologies Ltd. —Stanley
- £13.11 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Quality control
- Annual leave
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Manufacturing Line Lead/ Technical Operator
Accord Healthcare —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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11d
Print Operator
Authentix Security Print Solutions —Consett
- £38,000 - £40,725 a year
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- English
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Production Operator
Senstronics Ltd —Newton Aycliffe
- £29,945.88 - £32,863.69 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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4d
Machine Operator
Modine Manufacturing Company —Consett
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Hand tools
2d
Powder Line Operator
Metador —Middlesbrough
- Assembly
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
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10d
Production Operatives
T&G Automotive Ltd —Shildon
- £14.75 - £16.40 an hour
- Full-time
- Assembly
- In-person
- Free parking
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3d
General Yard Operative
EMR UK —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Customer service
- Annual leave
2d
Pressbrake General Operators
Hydram —Ferryhill
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
Process Operator
Essity —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Maintenance
- Maths
Process Operator T&G
EGGER Group —Hexham
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Free parking
10d
Packing Operatives - Days and Afters
Greencore Group —Consett
- £12.85 an hour
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Life insurance
Warehouse Guillotine Operator
AMEREX LIMITED —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £12.71 an hour
- Overtime
- Heavy lifting
- Maintenance
- Assembly
- Free parking
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2d
Operator, Production
Gates Corporation —Cramlington
- Assembly
- Quality control
Packing Operatives - Nights
Greencore Group —Consett
- £14.78 an hour
- Full-time
- Employee discount
- Life insurance

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Lead Operator (Day Shift Manufacturing)

IPS Corporation -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

5 days ago

Qualifications

Non-conformance investigation
Stakeholder collaboration
Mentoring junior staff
ERP systems
Production capacity planning
ERP software
Internal department liaison
Microsoft Office Suite
Technical support
Continuous improvement
Continuous improvement cycles oversight
Team management
Quality control
Staff training
Organisational skills
Hazard identification and control
Computer skills
Multidisciplinary collaboration
Site housekeeping
Training & development
Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Leadership
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

Position Summary

The Lead Operator is a senior production role responsible for leading day shift manufacturing activities, ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant operations while supporting the delivery of customer requirements and production plans. The day shift work Monday - Thursday, 06.30 - 18.30 and attract a 5% shift premium.

Acting as the technical lead within the manufacturing area, the Lead Operator provides hands-on support, coaching, and guidance to operators, drives continuous improvement initiatives, manages process escalations, and works collaboratively across departments to ensure operational excellence. The role requires a proactive individual who can balance daily production demands with forward planning to support future customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Production Operations

Lead day-to-day manufacturing activities within the designated production area.
Carry out manufacturing tasks and batch processing in line with approved procedures and work instructions.
Monitor production schedules and support achievement of daily and weekly production targets.
Ensure production output meets quality, safety, and delivery requirements.
Support the investigation and resolution of production issues and process deviations.
Accurately complete all required production documentation and system transactions.

Process Ownership & Continuous Improvement

Identify opportunities for process improvements and support implementation of corrective actions.
Manage and resolve process escalations within the production area.
Monitor key operational performance metrics and recommend improvement initiatives.
Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement activities.
Ensure standard operating procedures are followed and kept up to date.

Planning & Technical Leadership

Identify potential capacity, material, equipment, or resource constraints and escalate where necessary.
Work proactively to ensure manufacturing readiness for upcoming production requirements.
Provide technical guidance to operators and support problem-solving activities on shift.

Systems & Stock Management

Assume responsibility and ownership for designated company systems, including accurate use and maintenance of ERP systems.
Ensure timely and accurate system transactions relating to production and inventory activities.
Manage stock levels within the production area.
Maintain inventory accuracy through robust stock control practices.

Team Leadership & Coaching

Provide day-to-day support, direction, and guidance to production operators.
Coach team members to develop competence, confidence, and performance.
Deliver constructive feedback to improve productivity and operational effectiveness.
Support the training and onboarding of new employees.
Promote a positive team culture focused on safety, accountability, quality, and continuous improvement.
Lead by example through adherence to company values and standards.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Work closely with Production, Night Shift Manufacturing, Planning, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain teams.
Assist in coordinating activities that improve workflow and overall manufacturing performance.
Escalate issues appropriately and support timely resolution.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

Assess work activities for risk and ensure appropriate control measures are implemented.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.
Ensure compliance with all health, safety, environmental, and quality requirements.
Participate in audits, investigations, and improvement initiatives as required.
Report safety concerns, quality issues, and equipment problems promptly.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

Manufacturing or production environment experience.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
Proven ability to lead by example and influence others positively.
Ability to follow instructions and provide clear direction to team members.
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Excellent attention to detail.
Problem-solving and decision-making capability.
Competent user of IT systems, including Microsoft Office applications.
Experience using ERP or manufacturing systems.
Ability to work independently and prioritise workload effectively.
Proactive approach with a strong focus on task completion and operational performance.

Desirable

Forklift Truck Counterbalance and Reach licences.

Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
Recognised manufacturing qualification, such as:
- Level 2 Certificate in Manufacturing Practices
- Level 2 Performing Manufacturing Operations
- Equivalent technical or production qualification

Personal Attributes

Safety focused.
Results oriented.
Highly accountable.
Collaborative and supportive.
Continuous improvement mindset.

Physical Requirements

Ability to work safely in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to meet quality, productivity, and safety standards.
Ability to stand, walk, lift, and carry materials in line with operational requirements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

Right First Time (RFT)
On Time In Full (OTIF)
Production Schedule Adherence
Safety Performance
Inventory Accuracy
Quality Performance
Process Improvement Implementation

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manufacturing operator jobs in durham, dur

Lead Operator (Day Shift Manufacturing)

Production Operator

Process Operator

Post-Fusion Operator

Night Shift Machine Operator

Production Operator

Manufacturing Line Lead/ Technical Operator

Print Operator

Production Operator

Machine Operator

Powder Line Operator

Production Operatives

General Yard Operative

Pressbrake General Operators

Process Operator

Process Operator T&G

Packing Operatives - Days and Afters

Warehouse Guillotine Operator

Operator, Production

Packing Operatives - Nights

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