Production Operative

ForFarmers; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

ForFarmers is seeking a Premium Blends Operator to oversee the production of blends at our plant, ensuring quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

The role requires accurate execution of blending processes, effective communication with teams, and strict adherence to UFAS, ISO, and internal procedures to maintain high hygiene and efficiency onsite.

Responsibilities

• Produce blends according to the required specifications while maintaining rigorous quality control to meet the standards outlined by the quality assurance scheme.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and relevant departments regarding any challenges in meeting the production plan.
• Ensure full compliance with the Environmental and Energy Management Systems in accordance with BS EN ISO 14001/50001 standards.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety on site, promptly reporting any issues and ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain site processes and standards in accordance with the UFAS Code of Practice and company procedures.
• Ensure that the working area is kept to a high standard of hygiene throughout each working day.
• Operate the blending process efficiently to meet production targets on schedule.
• Report any issues or delays affecting the production plan to colleagues and relevant departments in a timely manner.
• Actively work to minimize waste generation in all areas of operation.
• Ensure routine maintenance tasks and cleaning schedules are adhered to consistently.
• Optimize site space utilization and reduce inventory where feasible.
• Managing RM stocks to ensure RM’s are available and SAP stocks are correct.
• Participate in cleaning activities across the site as needed.
• Cover absence in the compound mill when required.

Job description

Summary

The Premium Blends Operator reports directly to the Production Manager ensuring the Premium Blends Plant runs at optimised efficiency/throughput whilst maintaining the company quality standards and UFAS requirements. To ensure that a high level of Health & Safety and hygiene is always adhered to throughout the operation.

Reporting to: Production Manager

Reference: R9897

Purpose of the Job

• Produce blends according to the required specifications while maintaining rigorous quality control to meet the standards outlined by the quality assurance scheme.
• Effectively communicate with colleagues and relevant departments regarding any challenges in meeting the production plan.
• Ensure full compliance with the Environmental and Energy Management Systems in accordance with BS EN ISO 14001/50001 standards.
• Uphold the highest standards of Health & Safety on site, promptly reporting any issues and ensuring timely resolution.
• Maintain site processes and standards in accordance with the UFAS Code of Practice and company procedures.
• Ensure that the working area is kept to a high standard of hygiene throughout each working day.
• Operate the blending process efficiently to meet production targets on schedule.
• Report any issues or delays affecting the production plan to colleagues and relevant departments in a timely manner.
• Actively work to minimize waste generation in all areas of operation.
• Ensure routine maintenance tasks and cleaning schedules are adhered to consistently.
• Optimize site space utilization and reduce inventory where feasible.
• Managing RM stocks to ensure RM’s are available and SAP stocks are correct.
• Participate in cleaning activities across the site as needed.
• Cover absence in the compound mill when required.

Applications

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