Lean Production Operator - Rotating Shifts, FLT Ready

PPG; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG in Runcorn is seeking a manufacturing operative to produce coatings to high quality standards, following Shop Orders and process control systems. The role includes 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts from 06:00-14:00 and 13:00-21:00, with responsibilities across quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will hold an FLT licence (preferable), be able to apply Lean principles, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills in a fast-paced team

Qualifications

• FLT licence preferable.
• Ability to process/manage Lean principles.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a fast paced, high achieving team.
• Good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• To process/manufacture products to the highest quality, as per IFS Shop Orders, following all Shop Order instructions as per each guideline(s) shown on the Shop Order/Process Control System.
• 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06.00 - 14.00 & 13.00 - 21.00)
• To advise ASAP on any of the quality issues/shortages of raw materials/ consumables/ intermediate bases/finish goods to the Production Manager/Shift Managers.
• To assist to continually improve/advise on all procedures in the Work areas.
• To ensure responsibility for your FLT/Reach trucks safety and the daily checks.
• Clean and maintain all equipment in the line with 5s requirement as part of the working day.
• To help maintain daily audit data as per SQCPD requirements.
• Adhere to and manage the health and safety guidelines as determined by the Health and Safety Policy and the finding of any subsequent risk assessments
• Promote best health and safety within the team.
• Carry out such additional duties as may reasonably be required by Production Manager/ Shift managers.
• To adhere to PPG Whitford code and conduct in compliance with existing Whitford UK policies.

Skills

FLT licence

Lean principles

Communication

Organization

Job description

PPG in Runcorn is seeking a manufacturing operative to produce coatings to high quality standards, following Shop Orders and process control systems. The role includes 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts from 06:00-14:00 and 13:00-21:00, with responsibilities across quality, safety, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate will hold an FLT licence (preferable), be able to apply Lean principles, and demonstrate strong communication and organisational skills in a fast-paced team