Operating department Work, Jobs in North Shields, Twr (with Salaries)

Lead Operator (Day Shift Manufacturing)
IPS Corporation —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Night shift
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Team management
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4d
Dispenser
Boots —North Shields
- £16 an hour
- Weekend availability
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Process Operator
EGGER Group —Hexham
- £17.06 an hour
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Free parking
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9d
Print Finishing Operator
Harlow Solutions —South Shields
- Overtime
- Maintenance
- Quality control
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
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1d
Trainee Sterilisation Technician
The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £25,272 - £27,476 a year
- Full-time
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Cleaning
5d
Till Operator
Grace College —Gateshead
- £12.71 an hour
- Part-time
- Serving
- Microsoft Outlook
- Customer service
- Free parking
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11d
Trampoline Park Centre Manager
Jump 360 Newcastle —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £30,000 - £35,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Management
- Team management
- In-person
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1d
Digital Forensic Unit Investigator
Northumbria Police —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £29,055 - £39,372 a year
- Full-time
- No degree
- Travel
- In-person
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Warehouse Operative
gategroup —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £13.01 an hour
- Overtime
- Customer service
- English
- Quality control
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Warehouse/Production Manager
908 Ltd —Consett
- £26,000 - £31,500 a year
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- First Aid Certification
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
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Yard Operative
McHale Komatsu Ltd —Chester-le-Street
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Forklift
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
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National Operations Manager
UK Lift and Escalator —Gateshead
- £50,000 - £55,000 a year
- Full-time
- Supervising experience
- Organisational skills
- In-person
- Free parking
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20h
People Advisor
Newcastle International Airport Ltd —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Continuous improvement
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Free parking
- Annual leave
14d
Head of Enterprise Performance
Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs —Newcastle upon Tyne
- £73,165 - £81,535 a year
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Leadership
- Communication skills
Head of Departmental Planning and Performance
Department for Work and Pensions —Benton
- £86,000 - £99,600 a year
- Overtime
- Management
- Analysis skills
- Presentation skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
General Manager
Lookers —Newcastle upon Tyne
- Up to £85,000 a year
- Weekend availability
- Customer service
- Training & development
- Annual leave
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Learning & Development Coach
Hays Travel —Sunderland
- Full-time
- Sales
- Customer service
- Research
- Employee discount
Regional Operations Manager
Graysons Properties Ltd —Newcastle upon Tyne
- From £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Mentoring
- Recruiting
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4d
Purchasing Practitioner
Durham University —Durham
- £25,844 - £26,663 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- University
- Computer skills
- Communication skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
WHM / Shipping Operator
EGGER Group —Hexham
- £17.06 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Forklift
- Communication skills
- School
- Free parking
11d

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Lead Operator (Day Shift Manufacturing)

IPS Corporation -
Newcastle upon Tyne

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Job details

4 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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operating department jobs in north shields, twr

Lead Operator (Day Shift Manufacturing)

Dispenser

Process Operator

Print Finishing Operator

Trainee Sterilisation Technician

Till Operator

Trampoline Park Centre Manager

Digital Forensic Unit Investigator

Warehouse Operative

Warehouse/Production Manager

Yard Operative

National Operations Manager

People Advisor

Head of Enterprise Performance

Head of Departmental Planning and Performance

General Manager

Learning & Development Coach

Regional Operations Manager

Purchasing Practitioner

WHM / Shipping Operator

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