Multi-Skilled Production Operative - Days

pladis Global; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

pladis Global is seeking a Multi-Skilled Production Operative (Team Member 1) at our Long Lane, Aintree site in Liverpool. The role sits within the Manufacturing Team, contributing to the factory’s goals by safely producing to spec with right-first-time quality.

You will monitor line performance, coordinate material movement, plan start-ups/shut-downs, and work to maximise efficiency while minimising waste.

Qualifications

• Flexibility to adapt to changing demands.
• Teamwork with others to achieve goals.
• Clear and concise communication.
• Problem solving with ownership.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Commitment to safety, quality and hygiene.
• Willingness to up-skill as required.
• Work on own initiative in a factory environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to safety and quality standards.
• Optimise line output via machine setup and data review.
• Coordinate material movement.
• Plan and perform start-up/shut-down per documents and checklists.
• Maximise plant efficiency and minimise waste.
• Conduct food safety and quality checks on the line.
• Communicate key information to shift teams.
• Support site training through demonstrations.

Skills

Safety awareness

Quality focus

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

Basic Food hygiene L2

Isolation & Lock Off

pladis Induction

Job description

Role Title: Multi-Skilled Production Operative (Team Member 1)

Location: Long Lane, Aintree, L9 7BQ

What will this role achieve?

A Team Member role is part of the Manufacturing Team, contributing to achieving the goal of the Factory by efficiently carrying out assigned tasks. The aim is to manufacture the Company’s product to an agreed specification in a safe, high quality and cost effective manner, with a right first-time approach. Team Members will work along side other Team Member at different levels including ATM’s and cross-functionally, meeting defined targets complying with safety, quality and behavioural guidelines

What will be your key deliverables?

• Ensure adherence to all safety and quality standards.
• Optimise line output via the setup of machines and the review of line performance data.
• Material movement co-ordination.
• Ensure plant start-up / shut-down are planned and performed in line with standard working documents and checklists
• To maximise plant efficiency and to minimise TOS and waste (recycling all products effectively).
• Ensure food safety and quality checks are routinely completed on the line.
• Actively use online PQA (or equivalent) as a means of achieving quality standards
• Ensure key operational information is effectively communicated to colleagues and other shift Teams.
• Demonstrate to others the main tasks associated with the role to support and underpin site training programme.

Bring your experience

• Flexibility - the willingness and ability to accept and adapt to change including changing demands or objectives.
• Teamwork - the willingness and ability to cooperate with others to achieve common goals
• Communication - be clear and concise. Inputs to team briefings and meetings. Listen to and consider others
• Problem Solving- identifies problems & finds solutions using the appropriate techniques. Takes personal responsibility for
• ensures that solutions happen
• Continuous Improvement - improve own performance via being receptive to feedback and coaching & learning from Team Manager
• To actively up-skill in line with business requirements
• Ongoing commitment to Safety, Quality and Hygiene standards
• Working on own initiative, and with minimum supervision. Ability to cope with a factory environment

Qualifications

• Basic Food hygiene L2
• Isolation & Lock Off
• pladis Induction

What does the recruitment process consist of?

Online Assessments – Swift Comprehension Aptitude assessment and Workplace English. This should take around 60 minutes to complete.

Practical Assessment and Interview – On site assessment followed by a 45-60 minute competency-based interview based on our company values and your experience.

Our Purpose

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our Values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

To support career progression opportunities, applications from colleagues currently in Team Member 1 positions will not be considered, as this vacancy represents a lateral move at the same grade level.