Production Team Member

PZ Cussons; Telford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A consumer goods company in Manchester is seeking a Production Operator to ensure the smooth operation of machinery in a high-volume production environment. The successful candidate will adhere to safety protocols, monitor product quality, and work collaboratively with team members to meet production targets. This is a permanent role with a focus on continuous improvement and a positive work culture.

Qualifications

• Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
• Deliver the Gold Seal standard for the product and monitor production quality.
• Ensure timely production according to the scheduled targets.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment safely according to SOPs.
• Conduct regular quality checks on finished products.
• Foster a collaborative and positive work environment.

Job description

Overview

PZ Cussons is a FTSE250 listed consumer goods business, headquartered in Manchester, UK. We employ around 2,600 people across our operations in Europe, North America, Asia-Pacific and Africa. We create products to delight, care for and nourish consumers across Hygiene, Baby and Beauty categories, with brands including Carex, Childs Farm, Cussons Baby, Imperial Leather, Morning Fresh, Original Source, Premier, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good, and sustainability and the wellbeing of people and communities are at the heart of our business model.

Position snapshot:

Job title: Production Operator
Location: Manchester, Salford
Contract type: Permanent

The Role

To operate the process and packing machinery at the Agecroft site in a fast paced, high-volume production facility. The Production Operator is responsible for the smooth running of equipment and achieving hourly planned production targets, delivering production volume on time, to the correct quality and at the correct cost targets. This role supports Safety, Quality, Delivery, Morale and Cost targets for the site.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to maintain a safe working environment; operate machinery and equipment safely by following SOPs; report safety hazards, incidents or near-misses to the supervisor; participate in safety training and drills; support a proactive safety culture and complete actions from H&S audits to maintain external accreditations; maintain hygiene standards to GMP requirements.
• Quality: Deliver the Gold Seal standard for the product; monitor production to meet quality standards; conduct regular quality checks on finished products; identify and report quality issues; maintain cleanliness and hygiene to prevent contamination; own maintaining internal GMP and external ISO standards; perform weekly line interventions including clean, inspect and lubricate tasks.
• Delivery: Ensure timely production according to the schedule; coordinate with team to meet targets; manage set-up and changeovers to minimize downtime; maintain downtime records and escalate unresolved issues; work to KPIs including OEE and GMP audits; use SAP and complete SAP transactions accurately; ensure start-up set points and variances are captured or escalated; support continuous improvement initiatives and problem solving on the line.
• Morale: Foster a positive, collaborative environment; communicate effectively with team and supervisors; participate in team meetings and drive continuous improvement; mentor new team members; engage in site engagement surveys and support changes arising from survey results; handovers to following shifts to ensure smooth line operation.
• Cost: Operate efficiently to minimize waste and reduce production costs; manage raw materials and packaging usage; identify cost-saving opportunities and assist in inventory management and variance investigations.

Reporting Relationships

• Reports to the Duty Team Leader
• Work within a shift production team with support from the service and shift engineering teams
• Coordinate with planning to ensure effective scheduling and delivery of materials; liaise with the warehouse manager and Quality/Technical Services; collaborate with the CI Manager

Equal Opportunities

We value diversity and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and believe your unique perspective helps us develop brands and products for our consumers. Please note that we are not able to offer visa sponsorship or relocation support for this role. Applicants must have the right to work in the country where this role is located before applying. If you need extra support during this process, please inform us so we can accommodate your needs appropriately. PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours.