Production Operative

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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

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