Process Technician - Settle

TG Arla; Settle; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading dairy company is seeking a Process Technician in Settle to operate machinery and implement process improvements. The ideal candidate will have FMCG experience, strong problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety. This role is vital for generating efficiency and ensuring quality in production. Candidates are encouraged to apply directly for this 6-month secondment role.

Qualifications

• Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.
• Strong sense of professional integrity and safety mindset.
• Ability to work independently and make decisions.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines and processing equipment effectively.
• Identify and resolve root causes of process problems.
• Contribute to a safe and inclusive work environment.

Skills

Problem solving

Technical expertise

Continuous Improvement

Strong IT skills

Tools

Plant Master

Job description

Overview

Arla Foods Settle Dairy BD24

As a Process Technician, you will be integral to site production. You’ll be operating state of the art machinery every day. You’ll be able to have impact, generating ideas and implementing improvements. You’ll be a problem solver, a technical expert, and a go to person for all things liquid processing. Alongside all this, you’ll be a valued colleague working as part of a quality- driven, passionate team.

Your main aim to ensure improved use of equipment, implement ONECI – with real savings. You will also be training Process Technicians to Plant Master and ensure the correct behaviours and efficiency of the equipment in use.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a healthy, inclusive and safe work environment, and role model our character mindset.
• Support Continuous Improvement through the use of Lean Tools.
• Follow departmental KPI’s, minimizing, managing, and reporting losses.
• Operate machines and processing equipment using operating interfaces
• Identify and address the root cause of problems
• Run the department’s processes and resolve process failures
• Identity opportunities for process improvements and cost reductions, and implement appropriate solutions.
• Actively participate in the development and optimization of the washing processes.
• Ensure awareness of and compliance with quality and food safety requirements within your area of responsibility.
• Apply procedures and instructions regarding food safety (HACCP).
• Determine pass/fail criteria for products and handle nonconforming products.
• Manage product recipes, article numbers, and additives- including understanding their functions.
• Organise Projects and implement changes independently while reporting back to Team Leader or SLT.
• Good Time management, and priority driven leadership.

Background/experience

Are you a proactive problem solver and quick thinker who strives to drive solutions?

The ideal candidate will have:

• Experience within an FMCG or manufacturing environment
• A natural ability to solve problems.
• A strong sense of professional integrity and a passion for producing high quality work with a strong safety mindset.
• The ability to work and make decisions, independently.
• Excellent IT skills
• Proficiency of Plant Master
• This role would suit a colleague has previous Technician experience or similar

Additional information

*Please note that this is days based secondment but will incorporate both days and night shifts where needed. This role is a 6 month secondment – to justify having the role, real savings will need to be proved. More specific goals will be discussed in the interview Process.

If this role is something of interested then please reach out to Tony Clapham, Talent Acquisition Partner.

Please note we are not partnered with any recruitment agencies for this role. We kindly ask that recruitment agencies do not submit CVs on behalf of candidates for this role, as these CVs will not be considered under the agency ownership and if Arla does progress with any such candidate, this will not amount to acceptance of the agency\'s terms. We encourage interested individuals to apply directly through our official channels.

Shape the Future of Dairy

Arla is a global leader in the dairy industry, committed to producing high-quality products while championing sustainability and innovation. We\'re passionate about people and our planet, striving to unleash the full potential in each of us. Our goal is to make healthy dairy nutrition and good food habits accessible to all. Join us at Arla Foods and become part of a worldwide cooperative dedicated to making a significant impact on the planet and steering the dairy industry towards a sustainable future.

We are devoted to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and empowered to bring their authentic selves to work. Diversity and collaboration are key to our success, propelling us to new heights in the dairy industry.

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