Senior Production Operator

Barfoots of Botley

Chichester

On-site

GBP 24,000 - 32,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Online GP access

Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Discounted leisure membership

Discounted vegetable box scheme

Cycle to work

Free onsite parking

Highfield qualifications training

Sustainability commitment

Job summary

Barfoots of Botley is seeking a Technical Operator to support the efficient running of our production lines in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment. Reporting to the Cell Leader, you will oversee line operatives and agency workers, ensure timely data capture and implement short interval control (SIC).

You’ll work 4 days on, 4 days off in a temperature controlled facility (3 to 5ºC). The role requires practical experience with packaging machinery, strong communication and organisational

Qualifications

Previous experience of operating production machinery in a factory environment.
Previous experience overseeing a production line.
Previous FMCG or Food/Fresh Produce experience.
Strong communication skills.
English Level 3.
Good numerical and analytical skills.
Able to work under pressure & to deadlines.
Good organisational skills.
Strong interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

Ensure H&S standards are adhered to whilst complying with the company H&S policies & to report all instances of risk.
Report any health & safety issues to the Cell Leader.
Ensure all staff have the correct role training to carry out assigned tasks.
Ensure that all products meet quality standards.
Set up, run and adjust machinery to the required specification. Be able to conduct basic pre-planned maintenance techniques in line with machines requirements.
To be able to run to targeted UPM over a minimum of two complex machines, a combination of Bagging lines, Flow wrap Lines, Lidding Lines, Mic Vac Lines, Automation Lines.

Skills

Operating production machinery

Overseeing a production line

FMCG / Food experience

Strong communication

English level 3

Numerical and analytical skills

Work under pressure

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Technical Operator

An exciting time to join Barfoots! With our continued growth and on-going development, there has never been a better time to join us.

The Role:

Applications are welcome from committed, reliable and proactive individuals, capable of operating efficiently in a fast paced, dynamic working environment. Reporting to the Cell Leader you will be working within a team inside the factory overseeing the efficient and effective running of complex production lines. You will also be responsible for the overseeing of line operatives and agency workers, ensuring all data capture is timely and accurate and SIC (short interval control) is being implemented and acted upon.

The Hours:

This role will operate 4 days on, 4 days off, 12-hour shift pattern

Please note this position involves working in a temperature controlled (3 to 5ºc) environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Ensure H&S standards are adhered to whilst complying with the company H&S policies & to report all instances of risk. Reporting any health & safety issues to the Cell leader
Ensure all staff have the correct role training to carry out assigned tasks
Ensure that all products meet quality standards
Set up, run and adjust machinery to the required specification. Be able to conduct basic pre-planned maintenance techniques in line with machines requirements
To be able to run to targeted UPM over a minimum of two complex machines, a combination of Bagging lines, Flow wrap Lines, Lidding Lines, Mic Vac Lines, Automation Lines

Required Knowledge, Skills & Experience: