Production Operative

Fox Resourcing and Recruitment Limited; Corby; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Fox Resourcing and Recruitment Limited is seeking a production operator to ensure foam parts are manufactured to high quality standards in a busy Corby site. The role focuses on following instructions, operating manufacturing equipment, maintaining safety practices and minimising waste.

You will contribute to training colleagues, uphold housekeeping standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives while working Monday to Thursday, 07:00–17:15.

Qualifications

• GCSE pass or equivalent in numeracy and literacy.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to follow instructions and maintain quality control.

Responsibilities

• Use equipment and machinery provided to produce foam parts.
• Follow all reasonable instructions and procedures.
• Ensure parts meet specifications with minimal raw material waste.
• Maintain quality throughout production and report deviations.
• Assist in training new team members and participate in training.
• Work in compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Support continuous improvement activities within the team.
• Keep work area clean and organised and follow housekeeping standards.
• Perform other duties within the scope of the job as required.

Skills

Manufacturing environment

Quality control

Health & safety

Machine operation

Numeracy & literacy

Education

GCSE or equivalent

Tools

Machinery competency

Job description

To ensure that all foam parts produced are of a high standard and quality and meet customer requirements.

Hours are Monday to Thursday 07.00-17.15pm.

CONTEXT

The technical foams activity in UK involves converting activity at Corby. Markets include automotive, aviation, medical and consumer.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• To use equipment/machinery provided.
• To follow all reasonable instructions.
• To ensure parts produced are within specification with a minimum waste of raw material.
• To ensure level of quality is maintained through the production process.
• To undertake training and to assist in training others or new members of the team as required.
• To work at all times in accordance with the Health & Safety requirements of the company.
• To support and actively contribute to continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are maintained within immediate work area.
• Carrying out any process to which trained and competent in.
• Work as a supportive and active team member within the department.
• Setting a good example to new employees.
• To undertake any other duties that may be required within the general scope of the job .

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, experience and essential skills necessary to carry out this job in term of qualifications as well as of professional experience. 3-4 lines.Education level & general experience:

• Numeracy and literacy skills (GCSE pass or equivalent).

Technical knowledge/ expertise:

• Experience of working in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of products manufactured on site.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to understand quality control methods.
• Ability to use various machines and practical skills - refer to skills matrix competency requirements.

Competencies:

• Lead by Example - A Role Model for company core values.
• Strong personal conduct and ethics.
• Results oriented with strong customer focus.
• Effective communicator.
• Able to follow instructions in a clean, tidy, methodical and systematic manner.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Safety - Accidents and Near Misses.
• Quality - Parts produced Right First Time.
• Delivery - Jobs Per Hour.
• Cost - Contribution to continuous improvement within work area.
• People- cross functional personal skills development / training plan achievement.

The job holder will be required to perform other tasks which are not included in this job description but are within the capabilities of the individual and, where necessary, training will be given.