Production Process Operative

Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Process Operative to join their dynamic team at the Minsterley site. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of production processes, meeting daily targets while adhering to stringent GMP standards. As a Process Operative, you will be responsible for operating machinery, monitoring product quality, and training fellow operators. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a leading brand in the dairy sector, where your efforts will directly impact production efficiency and quality. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are passionate about operational excellence, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

X2 Life Assurance

5% Bonus

Company Pension

Free onsite secured colleague car parking

Access to exclusive rewards platform

Müller Rewards discount scheme

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical aptitude and previous machine experience in production.
• Confident adherence to GMP and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate plant/equipment and achieve daily production targets.
• Monitor product quality and ensure compliance with safety standards.
• Train operators and maintain documentation.

Skills

Mechanical Aptitude

Teamwork & Collaboration

Initiative and Prioritisation Skills

Adaptability

Education

Experience in Fast Moving Production Environment

Tools

Production Machinery

Job description

Müller UK & Ireland is wholly owned by Unternehmensgruppe Theo Müller which employs over 31,000 people throughout Europe. In the UK, Müller develops, manufactures and markets a wide range of branded and private label dairy products made with milk from 1,300 farmers in Britain. Müller is ranked within the top 20 in The Grocer’s Top 100 list of Britain’s Biggest Brands and is picked from shelves millions of times each year. Müller UK & Ireland includes:

Müller Milk & Ingredients which aims to be Britain’s private label dairy leader and produces branded and private label fresh milk, cream, butter and ingredients products. It boasts a network of dairies and depots servicing customers throughout the country.

Müller Yogurt & Desserts which is the UK’s leading yogurt manufacturer which aims to create millions more Müller moments for its consumers. It is responsible for major brands like Müller Corner, Müllerlight, Müller Bliss, Müller Rice, FRijj and Müller Kefir Smoothie and produces chilled desserts under licence from Mondelez International. It also supplies the UK private label yogurt market from a dedicated, state of the art yogurt facility.

We are currently recruiting for a Process Operative at our Minsterley site within the Müller Yogurts and Desserts business unit.

The purpose of this role is to operate and run the designated plant, achieve daily operations targets and maintain GMP standards within the process department.

Contract: Permanent, Full time contract

Shifts: 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts, days and nights 6-6

As a Process Operative, the key responsibilities will include:

• Delivering the daily production plan
• Operating plant/equipment and carrying out routine basic maintenance
• Achieving daily KPI targets
• Working with Key Operators to carry out start up procedures, ensuring good manufacturing, housekeeping, hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout production
• Ensuring an effective hand over between shifts, remaining on line until relief takes over
• Monitoring product quality, highlighting non-conformance and taking appropriate corrective action
• Ensuring SIC and Quality information is accurate, complete and timely
• Completing all documentation, ensuring it is up to date and available
• Training operators, ensuring competence to perform allocated jobs
• Leading by example encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of Company values and culture
• Complying with food safety requirements, effectively control CCPs and adhere to site quality procedures
• Maintaining Line/Area GMP standards looking to constantly improve
• Taking reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others that may be affected by their acts or omissions
• Carrying out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed
• Actively promoting and complying with all Company Policies, Procedures and Values

Minimum Requirements:

• A proven mechanical aptitude
• Previous machine experience from within a fast moving production environment is desirable
• Right first time (produces product to the required standard minimizing finished goods waste)
• Experience with controlling material losses
• Confident with adherence to Standards (GMP)
• Experience with H&S Statistics (e.g. Accidents and Near Misses)
• Confident with teamwork & collaboration
• A flexible approach; able to adapt to changing daily production plans
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills

Benefits:

• A competitive salary, monthly paid
• X2 Life Assurance
• 5% Bonus
• Access to an exclusive rewards platform
• Company Pension
• Access to the Müller Rewards discount scheme offering over 800 discounts online and in-store and the potential to make savings across grocery and clothes shopping, holidays, insurance, gifts and more
• Free onsite secured colleague car parking