Production Operative Production · Blackburn

Science in Sport PLC; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in sports nutrition seeks a Production Operator for its Blackburn facility. This role focuses on maintaining safety, quality compliance, and production efficiency in a dynamic food manufacturing environment. Candidates will work full-time with benefits including product discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

Cycle to work scheme

Product discount

Birthday day off

Pension scheme with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Proficient English for communication and documentation.
• Ability to follow safety procedures and report hazards.
• Quality control measures for raw materials and finished goods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain strict safety standards and report hazards.
• Ensure product quality by conducting regular checks.
• Monitor production efficiency and uphold SOP compliance.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Health & Safety Awareness

Problem-Solving

Job description

Who We Are

Science In Sport Group is a world leader in sports and performance nutrition.

We have two highly regarded brands; SiS which combines world-class science and innovation to provide optimal performance nutritional solutions for professional athletes, sports and fitness enthusiasts and the active lifestyle community. This includes over 320 professional teams worldwide across a broad range of sports including Football, Rugby, Cycling, Athletics, Basketball, Netball and Swimming. Brand ambassadors include former track cyclist Sir Chris Hoy, an eleven-time world champion and six-time Olympic champion, and Eilish McColgan, who won gold in the 2022 Commonwealth Games 10,000 metres.

PhD Nutrition is a premium, active-nutrition brand for the active lifestyle community wanting intelligent nutrition to help them achieve their goals. With over 20 years of research and development, our products are designed to maximise performance in and out of the gym. It’s an exciting time for PhD Nutrition as 2025 will kick off an entirely new line up of brand ambassadors, from hybrid athletes to qualified sports nutritionists.

The two brands sell through the phd.com and scienceinsport.com digital platforms, third-party online marketplaces including Amazon, as well as extensive domestic and international retail distribution.

In 2022 the company opened a state of the art 160,000 square foot manufacturing and logistics facility in Blackburn, Lancashire. Providing a significant advantage in product costs and customer response time and most importantly, allowing Science In Sport to lead the way for quality standards.

Science In Sport is a Performance Solutions partner to globally recognised elite teams, including Tottenham Hotspur, Saracens Rugby, British Triathlon, Aquatics GB, British Cycling, England Netball and Loughborough Sports. As well as being the Official Energy Gel Provider of RunThrough and the Official Nutrition Partner of Ultra X.

The Role

As a Production Operator in our world-class food manufacturing facility, you will play a key role in ensuring efficient, safe, and high-quality production. Your responsibilities include maintaining strict safety standards for yourself and your colleagues, upholding the quality of our brands, and driving continuous improvement. With a strong focus on efficiency and process control, your work will directly contribute to delivering outstanding service to our customers.

• Job Type:Full Time Permanent
• Pay: £12.60 per hour
• Working Hours:Days 06.00am - 17.00pm 4 on 4 off shift pattern
• Location:Blackburn

Benefits

• Cycle to work scheme
• Product discount
• Birthday day off
• Pension scheme, employer contribution at 4%)

The work - Your 4 most important responsibilities

• Prioritise Health & Safety – Adhere to all health and safety procedures, actively reporting hazards and following protocols to maintain a safe working environment for yourself and your colleagues.

• Ensure Product Quality & Compliance – Verify that all batch information, raw materials, and packaging align with the bill of materials (BOM). Conduct quality checks to ensure finished goods meet our standards and customer expectations.

• Maintain Production Efficiency – Monitor and sustain production output and changeover times in line with targets, ensuring production remains cost-effective and profitable.

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) – Operate in full compliance with established SOPs to ensure safety, consistency, accuracy, and efficiency in all production processes.

Accountability – what you are responsible for delivering

• Correct Material Usage – Follow all Bills of Materials (BOMs) precisely to ensure the correct raw materials and packaging are used, protecting product quality and brand reputation.

• Stock Accuracy – Complete Back-to-Stock (BTS) forms efficiently and in line with the Back-to-Stock SOP to maintain accurate stock levels.

• Quality Control – Identify and reject defective products based on photo standards, ensuring only high-quality goods reach our customers.

• Compliance & Process Adherence – Follow all procedures and perform required checks to prevent HOLD stock and NCRs.

• Walk away standards – Ensure you follow the Walk away standards for the line you are working on. This is to ensure safe, quality goods can be produced by the next team.

• Proactive Safety Management – Report unsafe conditions and near misses through Safety Observations, contributing to a safer workplace.

• Effective Problem Escalation – Raise any operational, quality, or safety concerns promptly and in line with the Escalation Procedure.

• Data Accuracy & System Use – Input data into IT systems accurately once trained, ensuring real-time visibility of production processes.

Capability - the skills and behaviours required to do this job well

• Attention to Detail & Accuracy – Ensure batch information, raw materials, and packaging align with the bill of materials (BOM), maintaining product integrity and compliance.

• English Language Proficiency (Verbal & Written) – Communicate effectively with colleagues, follow written instructions, complete documentation accurately.

• Numeracy, Literacy & Computer Skills – Accurately record data, follow production instructions, and use manufacturing systems effectively.

• Production Efficiency & Organisation – Maintain run rates, adhere to schedules, and prioritise tasks to meet efficiency targets.

• Health & Safety Awareness – Follow all safety procedures, report hazards, and actively contribute to a safe working environment.

• Process Adherence & Continuous Improvement – Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) while identifying and suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency.

• Physical Fitness & Stamina – Meet the physical demands of the role, including manual handling and standing for extended periods.

• Teamwork & Communication – Work collaboratively across departments, clearly communicating with colleagues and supervisors to support operational success.

Performance – how you will know you are doing a great job

• A Safe Working Environment – You and your colleagues finish each shift as safe and healthy as when you arrived, with no incidents or unsafe practices.

• Regular Performance Reviews – You participate in quarterly 1-2-1 meetings with your manager to discuss progress, development, and performance.

• Ongoing Feedback – You receive constructive feedback from your Line Leader and Managers, helping you continuously improve.

• Meeting Production Targets – You consistently achieve the performance targets for your assigned line, contributing to overall efficiency.

• Compliance & Quality Standards Maintained – No HOLD stock or NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) are raised due to non-compliance with procedures.

• Proactive Equipment Issue Resolution – The engineering team is actively managing equipment problems because you escalate issues promptly and in line with the escalation procedure.

Specific metrics will be set when in role and will be reviewed and built upon regularly. Alongside this, you will be supported with a personal performance plan that will enable you to continue improving your own performance and impact.

Attributes – experience and mindset that will enable you to do well in this role.

• Problem-Solving & Initiative – Proactively identify and resolve issues.

• Resilience & Adaptability – Stay focused under pressure, adapting to changing business needs and production demands.

• Leadership & Influence – Motivate and support colleagues to achieve shared goals, fostering a positive team environment.

• Ethical & Responsible Mindset – Demonstrate integrity in decision-making, upholding quality, safety, and company values.

• Flexibility & Willingness to Support – Be open to taking on different tasks and assisting other departments when required.

Science in Sport Group is an equal opportunity employer; we value diversity and strive to cultivate an inclusive workplace. We do not tolerate discrimination of any kind in regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, ethnicity, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We fully support reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, to provide an inclusive and welcoming recruitment experience.