Production Operator

PepsiCo International Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Job summary

PepsiCo is seeking a Production Operator in Coventry to operate and monitor the process/packaging machines within their zone. The role involves working as part of a PMO team to execute operational processes in the span of control, with 12-hour continental days shifts and weekend/bank holiday work.

Salary is 37,704.78 per annum including shift allowance. The successful candidate will follow safety standards, participate in continuous improvement, handover logs, and develop in a collaborative

Qualifications

• Operate and monitor production lines safely and efficiently.
• Adhere to Centreline (CL) standards and quality controls.
• Demonstrate proactive safety behaviour and issue logging.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate and adhere to standards
• Proactively work to improve safety, for example raising and helping to resolve near misses
• Owns the execution of the Centreline (CL) Standards on their equipment
• Owns the execution of basic maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspection and lubrication, as part of an autonomous maintenance system
• Identify and log Issues/Defects on their equipment using the appropriate systems
• Execute change over on their equipment autonomously
• Completion of line quality checks, ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Adhere to escalation process for any unresolved issues during their shift
• Transfer information to next shift PMO using the site's recognised shift handover logs
• Share knowledge, coach and support PMO's
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by proactively participating in the site's CI process and everyday problem solving

Skills

Good manufacturing practices

Autonomous maintenance basics

Problem solving

Basic mechanical comprehension

Coaching

Communication skills

Learning agility

Numerical & verbal comprehension

Digital competence

Tools

None

Job description

We're looking for a Production Operator in Coventry!

Main Accountability

The Process/Packaging Machine Operator (PMO) role directly influences line performance through operating and specific equipment in their zones . Working as part of a collaborative team of PMO's, the priority is to execute the operational processes in their span of control. Any issues or defects they find should be rectified or escalated as part of the these process to the Site Expert & Trainer (SET) in the first instance and if issue cannot be resolved, onto the Shift Technicians (STs) and Operational Team Leaders (OTLs) and feed into the Daily Direction Setting (DDS)/QCDM process to ensure visibility of top issues.

Position Summary

Reports to: Line Operations Manager
Direct reports: None
Working Hours: Continental days shift pattern (e.g. 4 on, 4 off) working 12-hour shifts which will also include working weekends and bank holidays.
Salary: 37,704.78 per annum (including shift allowance)
For certain roles, we may ask you to declare any unspent criminal convictions in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 at a later stage in the recruitment process and prior to any offer of employment being made. This information will be treated in strict confidence and considered only in relation to your suitability for the role.

• The PMO's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
• Safely operate and adhere to standards
• Proactively work to improve safety, for example raising and helping to resolve near misses
• Owns the execution of. the Centreline (CL) Standards on their equipment
• Owns the execution of basic maintenance tasks, such as cleaning, inspection and lubrication, as part of an autonomous maintenance system
• Can identify and log Issues/Defects on their equipment using the appropriate systems
• Execute change over on their equipment autonomously
• Completion of line quality checks, ensuring adherence to quality standards
• Adhere to escalation process for any unresolved issues during their shift
• Transfer information to next shift PMO using the site's recognised shift handover logs
• Share knowledge, coach and support PMO's
• Demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset by proactively participating in the site's CI process and everyday problem solving

Key Behaviours:

• Demonstrated ownership for safety, quality and operational performance
• High level of personal responsibility for results
• Ability to contribute as part of a team
• Can do attitude and respect for people
• Willingness to learn, challenge and coach
• Demonstrates the right commitment to applying processes
• Acts in accordance with PepsiCo values

Key Skills & Capabilities:

• Good manufacturing practices
• Basic autonomous maintenance
• Problem solving
• Basic mechanical comprehension
• Coaching
• Communication Skills, listening
• Learning agility
• Numerical & verbal comprehension
• Digital competence

About PepsiCo

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. At PepsiCo UK, we're proud to make some of the nation's favourite snacks and drinks-like Walkers, Quaker, Doritos, Pipers, and Monster Munch. With sites across the UK, including our Quaker mill in Cupar and Doritos factory in Coventry, we're also home to one of the world's largest crisp factories in Leicester.

A Space to be You

We celebrate individuality and are committed to building an inclusive workplace. We're an equal opportunity employer, committed to the Equality Act 2010. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will provide any necessary adjustments to support you through the recruitment process.

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