Process Operator

Jobtailor; Braunton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Perrigo is seeking a production line operator to support manufacturing processes in a fast-paced environment. You will operate lines, perform quality checks, and ensure safety and GMP standards are maintained. This role requires collaboration with team members and adherence to written procedures.

The successful candidate will participate in changeovers, handle materials safely, and assist with continuous improvement initiatives while following company values and performance pillars.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Able to follow the principles of team working.
• Able to undertake physical work which may involve lifting, lowering, carrying, pushing and pulling as defined by HSE while keeping up with line speed.
• Willing to demonstrate consistently the company core values and performance pillars over time.

Responsibilities

• Run manufacturing lines converting raw materials into semi-finished products.
• Operate production equipment according to line methods.
• Conduct changeover activities including disassembly, cleaning and reassembly.
• Move components, materials and products between storage and line, using pallet trucks when required.
• Read, understand and act on instructions written in English.
• Record data and add explanations to paperwork as required.
• Interact with electronic production monitoring equipment.
• Maintain a GMP-compliant and clean working environment.
• Participate in team briefings and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Provide training to colleagues if selected for training duties.
• Escalate relevant information to colleagues and managers as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic numeracy

Basic literacy

Reading procedures

Job description

• a member of the team involved in running manufacturing lines which convert raw materials into semi-finished product
• achieving safety, quality, volume and behavioural expectations with timely escalation of deviations where required
• work with team members and other internal support functions and reports to the Team Manager of the line
• assure the safety of oneself and others
• conduct quality checks and relevant follow up-activities
• operate the production equipment according to the methods defined for the line
• conduct the various changeover activities of the line including but not limited to disassembly, cleaning, and reassembly
• move components, materials and products from their designated storage locations to the line or vice-versa, using, where required, pallet trucks
• read, understand and act on detailed written instructions and procedures, written in English
• measure and records data, adding explanations and comments to paperwork where appropriate and required
• interact with electronic production monitoring equipment
• maintain the working environment in a clean and GMP compliant state
• participate in team briefings, continuous improvement projects or other initiatives designed to ensure competitiveness of the company
• provide training for colleagues in the job-holder’s area of expertise, if selected by the company for providing training
• escalate relevant information and decisions to the jobholder’s colleagues and managers
• undertake other reasonable duties that may be required from time-to-time to support the Perrigo business

Requirements

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Able to follow the principles of team working.
• Able to undertake physical work which will involve lifting, lowering carrying, pushing and pulling as defined by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), whilst keeping up with production line speed.
• Willing to demonstrate consistently the company core values and performance pillars over time.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in operating production equipment, conducting quality checks, and maintaining a GMP compliant environment while ensuring safety and efficiency in manufacturing processes.