Production Operative

Production Operative
Liverpool / St Helens
Salary £30,000 - £35,000 pa depending on experience

The company has created an environment where nurturing and encouragement are standard. No two days are the same and opportunities are always available to learn, develop and progress. There is a high level of trust and transparency throughout the business, with a fantastic company culture, where nothing is more important than the happiness of the employees and where the focus of managers is on helping and supporting team members.

The Role

• 4-on 4-off Days (Days only)
  
  
• Working with raw materials, testing, weighing, mixing and issuing products to the next stage of production.
  
  
• Ensuring a safe and an efficient operation in achieving production targets.
  
  
• Inform managers/supervisors of stock issues so decisions can be made to minimise effects on customer orders, production efficiency and future production planning.
  
  
• Schedule production tasks effectively to meet production timelines.
  
  
• Communicate with the planning department and other support functions to ensure the plan is followed and areas of concern are highlighted.
  
  
• Ensure expected product yields are met and corrective actions are taken for low yielding products.
  
  
• Control stock and ensure accuracy of stock in production areas.
  
  
• Undertake stock checks.
  
  
• Ensure SOP's and process cleaning is taking place at the right times.
  
  
• Maintain high standards of GMP & BRC compliance in all aspects of production.
  
  
• Exhibit a good awareness of COSHH, risk assessment, Food Hygiene, and PPE requirements.
  
  
• Demonstrate a proactive approach to Hygiene, HACCP, and Quality and ensure all relevant regulations are met.
  
  
• Contribute to an excellent safety culture, with regard to manual handling, PPE, accident/incident reporting.
  
  
• Assist the business as it goes through a programme to improve its stock system over the next 6 months.
  
  
• Take part in regular one-to-ones with line Manager to discuss personal development plan and identify opportunities for training and development.
  
  The Person
  
  
• If you have a genuine passion for what you do and want to work in an environment that celebrates progress, teamwork and dedication, you’re what we’re after.
  
  
• Physically fit, able to work with 25kg bags of product.
  
  
• Self-motivated, a can-do attitude with a pro-active hands-on approach to all tasks.
  
  
• Production experience within Food Manufacturing, Process Industry, Chemical, Plastics, Polymers, Packaging, Pulp & Paper, Textiles, Cosmetics, Agrochemicals, Coatings, FMCG etc.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail, able to identify, measure and mix product in the right quantities.
  
  
• Have strong relationship building skills.
  
  
• Experience of working within a LEAN environment is advantageous.
  
  
• Applicants should be educated to GCSE level or equivalent. Ref: 3562