Senior Operator

McBride plc; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG company in Manchester is seeking a motivated supervisor to engage and develop staff, maintain high standards, and manage production lines. This role requires 1-2 years of experience in a similar environment, alongside strong problem-solving and team management skills. The candidate will ensure compliance with company policies while promoting a culture of continuous improvement. Ideal for those prepared to lead change and improve production efficiency.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in an FMCG environment.
• Supervisory experience advantageous.
• Ability to manage and motivate a small team.

Responsibilities

• Engage, motivate, and develop assigned staff.
• Ensure correct manning levels for assigned line are adhered to.
• Carry out HR related procedures, e.g. appraisals.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Team management

Time management

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Job description

Responsibilities

• Engage, motivate and develop assigned staff.
• Ensure correct manning levels for assigned line are adhered to and recorded.
• Through management of General Assistants ensure corrective actions from audits are made and maintained.
• Product and size changeovers are made in accordance with SWP and agreed target times.
• Departmental hygiene and line cleanliness standards are maintained at all times.
• Work with technicians and electricians to ensure effective and efficient planned, preventative and reactive maintenance of assets.
• Implement and monitor compliance to all Company policies, procedures and SWP’s.
• Carry out HR related procedures, e.g. appraisals and Return to Work Interviews.
• Ensure that routine quality inspections are correctly carried out and recorded and that quality instructions are adhered to.
• Work with all departments to achieve and maintain customer accreditation and BRC standards as outlined on the policy deployment matrix.
• Assist with investigations into quality failure as required.
• Achieve conformance to target and production plan.
• Prepare for and conduct shift handovers with other Senior Operators.
• Provide and deliver information in an agreed format for shift production meeting (handover log).
• Ensure accurate data is input to the system to allow accurate management information on the agreed KPI’s to be obtained.
• Adherence to housekeeping, 5S, Lean and HSE standards to maintain green audit status with external customers.
• Issue General Safety Notices as appropriate.
• Team Building – Builds effective relationships with people at all levels, while motivating and energising others.
• Communication – communicates at all levels clearly, listens and involves others in direction and goal setting.
• Leadership – Provides vision and direction, inspires others to follow; takes responsibility for involving, enabling and motivating people.
• Commitment to self-development – Is not limited by previous experience and engages actively in improvement activities.
• Leading Change – Plans for and successfully introduces change leading to improvements.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years experience in an FMCG environment, supervisory experience advantageous.
• Be able to demonstrate both mechanical and technical aptitude.
• Good problem solving skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a small team of people.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Good time management skills.
• High standards of literacy and numeracy.
• Attention to detail is a must.
• Have ability to operate in and promote an environment which continuously seeks to improve through investigation analysis, team participation and involvement.
• IT / Systems literate.
• Participates in continuous improvement activities.
• Knowledge of suitable processes and skills application.