Line Leader

At a Glance

Legrand has an exciting opportunity for a Line Leader to join the Power & Thermal Management division in Reading, UK. This role is for the 2nd shift (2.30pm to 11pm). Directs activity of line and acts as expert for builds, safety, quality, and testing issues. Engages in direct problem solving to mitigate production flow constraints through direct intervention or escalation to relevant persons and/or department.     

What Will You Do?

• Promote and lead of all aspects of health, safety and risk management within their area, hold or achieve IOSH managing safety certificate.
• Coordinate the flow of production within the department, as needed.
• Maintains and completes hour-by-hour data, identifies root cause/corrective actions to address production problems to achieve production throughput goals.
• Responsible for proper utilization of eFlex and other company software in support of production.  
• Actively participates in Tier 3 meetings and helps provide solutions to issues inclusive QRI1 & QRI 2.
• Provides performance feedback of the line members to the Team Supervisors/Production Manager ongoing and as part of the formal annual performance review cycle.
• Identifies issues with standards, work instructions and drawings and notifies appropriate personnel to affect resolution.
• Responsible for 6S compliance and execution in the cell
• Direct the work of others on the production line, redirecting and assisting their line (and other lines as necessary).  
• Assures line is “wet” and correctly set up for the next shift, including tools available, area is cleaned up and materials are staged to optimized workflow.
• Be available to the company for surge periods of production to enable deadline completions are achieved
• Manages the holiday/absence reporting for line staff ensuring adherence to company policies 

Education:    

• GSCE/NVQ or equivalent
• 1 year of manufacturing experience, 3-5 years preferred.

Experience:  

• At least one year of product knowledge at Starline preferred.  Must have performed duties of Assembler 2 minimum with preference to being at Assembler 3 status. 

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities:  

• Perform all responsibility of the Assembler 3.
• Acts as the “expert” for production building, quality, and testing within the cell.
• Facilitate the training of new associates on the line inclusive of direct instruction/tutoring.  
• Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and wiring diagrams giving clarity and direction to assemblers.
• Highly detail oriented with a critical degree of accuracy.
• Proficient product knowledge.
• Proficient in inspecting, testing and adjusting completed units to ensure that units meet specifications, tolerance and customer order requirements.  

Personal Qualities/Behaviors:  

• Ability to organize workload effectively for the purpose of meeting production schedules within their line
• Ability to demonstrate flexibility /versatility combined with initiative, drive and ability to meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to support  

Legrand is the global specialist in electrical and digital building infrastructures. Its comprehensive offering of solutions for residential, commercial, and datacenter markets makes it a benchmark for customers worldwide.

Trusted by the world’s largest hyperscalers, Legrand's Power & Thermal Management division helps operators manage the critical infrastructure that powers modern data centers. Through a portfolio of best-in-class brands spanning power, cooling, connectivity, management, and supporting infrastructure, we enable customers to deploy, operate, and scale high-density environments. Combining deep domain expertise with a customizable design approach and dedicated support services, we help customers build and operate resilient infrastructure that meets current performance requirements while adapting to future demands. Power & Thermal Management industry-leading brands include Approved Networks, Raritan, Server Technology, Starline, Ortronics, Kratos Industries, and ZPE Systems. 

Legrand, North & Central America offers comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as distinctive benefits like a high employer 401K match, paid time off (PTO) and holiday pay, short-term and long-term disability benefit plans, above-benchmark paid maternity and parental leave, bonus opportunities in accordance with the Company’s incentive plans, paid time off to volunteer, and an active/growing Employee Resource Group network. For more information, visit legrand.us.