Production Operator

PPG; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Whitford in Runcorn is seeking a manufacturing operative to produce coatings to the highest quality standards on a rotating day shift. The role is full-time and permanent, with responsibilities spanning operation of shop floor processes, quality control, safety, and continuous improvement within a fast-paced team.

You will work 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06:00–14:00 and 13:00–21:00), adhering to Lean and SQCPD procedures while maintaining equipment and safe practices.

Qualifications

• FLT license preferred.
• Ability to apply Lean principles to manufacturing.
• Good communication skills within a fast-paced, high-performing team.
• Strong organisational skills to manage workflows.

Responsibilities

• To process/manufacture products to the highest quality, as per IFS Shop Orders, following all Shop Order instructions as per each guideline(s) shown on the Shop Order/Process Control System.
• 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06.00 – 14.00 & 13.00 – 21.00)
• To advise ASAP on any of the quality issues/shortages of raw materials/ consumables/ intermediate bases/finish goods to the Production Manager/Shift Managers.
• To assist to continually improve/advise on all procedures in the Work areas.
• To ensure responsibility for your FLT/Reach trucks safety and the daily checks.
• Clean and maintain all equipment in the line with 5s requirement as part of the working day.
• To help maintain daily audit data as per SQCPD requirements.
• Adhere to and manage the health and safety guidelines as determined by the Health and Safety Policy and the finding of any subsequent risk assessments
• Promote best health and safety within the team.
• Carry out such additional duties as may reasonably be required by Production Manager/ Shift managers.
• To adhere to PPG Whitford code and conduct in compliance with existing Whitford UK policies.

Skills

FLT License

Lean principles

Communication

Organisational skills

Job description

The Role

To manufacture PPG coatings ensuring all products, goods & materials are manufactured to the highest quality in an efficient manner.

PPG | Runcorn

Full Time | Permanent

To manufacture PPG coatings ensuring all products, goods & materials are manufactured to the highest quality in an efficient manner.

Main Responsibilities

• To process/manufacture products to the highest quality, as per IFS Shop Orders, following all Shop Order instructions as per each guideline(s) shown on the Shop Order/Process Control System.
• 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06.00 – 14.00 & 13.00 – 21.00)
• To advise ASAP on any of the quality issues/shortages of raw materials/ consumables/ intermediate bases/finish goods to the Production Manager/Shift Managers.
• To assist to continually improve/advise on all procedures in the Work areas.
• To ensure responsibility for your FLT/Reach trucks safety and the daily checks.
• Clean and maintain all equipment in the line with 5s requirement as part of the working day.
• To help maintain daily audit data as per SQCPD requirements.
• Adhere to and manage the health and safety guidelines as determined by the Health and Safety Policy and the finding of any subsequent risk assessments
• Promote best health and safety within the team.
• Carry out such additional duties as may reasonably be required by Production Manager/ Shift managers.
• To adhere to PPG Whitford code and conduct in compliance with existing Whitford UK policies.

Requirements

• FLT License is preferable
• Ability to process/manage Lean principles.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a fast paced, high achieving team.
• Good organisational skills.

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About Us

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