Process Operator

Essity; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Essity AB United Kingdom is seeking an Operator to join our shift team on a manufacturing line. You will run process equipment, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency, and work according to SOPs.

You will lead small change-overs, prepare materials, and maintain housekeeping to support continuous production. You will document data, monitor product specs, and coordinate with previous and next shifts to keep the line running smoothly.

Qualifications

• High School, Technical Diploma or equivalent
• Experience in an operator role in the manufacturing area
• Proven experience with operating complex machinery or production equipment and understanding of the operational processes
• Experience in troubleshooting and resolving minor technical issues with machines or equipment
• Process optimization experience or involvement in improving production workflows or efficiency
• Experience with safety protocols and maintenance procedures for equipment, including calibration, inspections, and cleaning

Responsibilities

• Operates process & equipment efficiently.
• Able to consistently apply the necessary standards to keep the process under control.
• Lead small change-overs
• Order and prepare raw materials and install them on the machine according to SOPs.
• Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well with other persons involved in running the machine
• Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation.
• Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting and blocking if necessary.
• Complete all required documentation and data files during production.

Job description

Operating in safety a production line for manufacturing products according to fixed specifications and standard operating procedures. As member of the shift team is responsible for the performance of the machine. The operator Intermediate has the skills to undertake the tasks needed to operate/ sustain efficiently the equipment/process.

About the Role

Main accountabilities and responsibilities (including I Care)

An Employee with uncompromised commitment to our I Care journey which ensures a safe, healthy, and sustainable work environment.

Regarding process skills/tasks: Operates process & equipment efficiently.

Able to consistently apply the necessary standards to keep the process under control.

Regarding Mechanical skills/tasks: Understands the Operation and equipment, what it does/how it works & can carry out CIL tasks and perform simple maintenance tasks.

Lead small change-overs

Order and prepare raw materials and install them on the machine according Standard Operating Procedures.

Maintain an adequate communication with previous and next shift as well with other persons involved in running the machine

Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation.

Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting and blocking if necessary.

Complete all required documentation and data files during production.

Maintain an optimal housekeeping situation.

Secure the quality level of the products by regular checking against the product specification rejecting and blocking if necessary.

C omplete all required documentation and data files during production

Who You Are

Experience and qualification requirements

High School, Technical Diploma or equivalent

Experience in an operator role in the manufacturing area

Proven experience with operating complex machinery or production equipment and understanding of the operational processes.

Experience in troubleshooting and resolving minor technical issues with machines or equipment.

Process optimization experience or involvement in improving production workflows or efficiency.

Experience with safety protocols and maintenance procedures for equipment, including calibration, inspections, and cleaning.

Skills and Competencies

Basic literacy and math

Basic computer skills

Basic problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Delivery with quality and speed

Flexibility

Safety Awareness

Learning Agility

What We Can Offer You

Our purpose, Breaking Barriers to Well-Being, provides meaning to everything we do. Join us to improve well-being for people and drive positive change for society and the environment. At Essity, you'll feel valued, empowered to grow, and challenged to achieve business results in a collaborative and open atmosphere. Innovate for Good | Excel Together | Be You with Us