TEAM LEADER/MACHINE OPERATOR

Nicholas Associates Group Limited; Scunthorpe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a reliable Grade 5 Machine Operator to work night shifts in Scunthorpe. The role includes operating machinery, ensuring quality control, and taking on team leadership responsibilities. Ideal candidates should have experience in manufacturing and a strong commitment to health and safety protocols. Opportunities for advancing leadership skills are available in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine operation role is preferred.
• Ability to lead teams and manage production efficiently.
• Strong knowledge of health, safety, and environmental policies.

Responsibilities

• Operate various machines on production lines while adhering to safety protocols.
• Lead and support team to meet production goals.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Multi-skilled operation

Health and safety compliance

Quality assurance

Leadership

Efficiency management

Job description

Job description

Working in partnership with TAYTO/Golden Wonder in Scunthorpe we are recruiting reliable, hardworking Grade 5 Machine Operator to work on night shifts (10pm to 6am, Monday to Friday).

To assume a combined role as Team Leader / Machine Operator with a primary responsibility of operating a machine/equipment embedded on the line with additional leadership responsibilities and in a position to support and back-fill the line Area Manager as and when required. Deputise for the Area Manager, taking on full management responsibilities to cover short and long term absences.

Principal Tasks

Machine Operative

1 Be multi-skilled across anyone of the Primary and Secondary Packing, Weighing, Automation, Flavouring, Frying or Extruded Machine Operative roles.

2 Operate all machines/equipment inline with training guidelines, giving particular consideration to health and safety guidelines at all times and wearing the correct PPE for each task.

3 Have a working knowledge and understanding of other machine operator roles and responsibilities as well as an understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.

4 Monitor and maintain product quality in accordance with training guidelines and customer requirements to include dates, seals and weight checks.

5 Carry out all necessary quality, HACCP, safety and flavour checks, including completing paperwork as required.

Team Leader

1 Health, Safety and Environment:

• Improve health and safety performance in accordance with site objectives, legislation, site and company health and safety plans, policies and procedures.
• Support a culture where all losses/accidents are eliminated. In the event of a site emergency, ensure the employees are evacuated, roll call completed and assist the Fire Wardens with the activities of the site emergency team.
• Participate in safety audit programmes and initiatives.

2 Quality:

• Support the Area Managerand line Team, promoting a proactive approach towards quality awareness, recommending, supporting and driving forward changes to improve quality standard.
• Strive to achieve 100% Right First Time.
• Able to look at the bigger picture and take charge in 'championing' quality and hygiene improvements across the lines.

3 Efficiency / Customer Service:

• Assist the Area Manager to achieve the daily shift production plan in conjunction with other members of the shift production and line team.
• Be audit ready at all times in preparation for customer visits and audits.
• Play an active part in the team's activities to review capacity targets and potential.

4 Costs:

• Take positive action to minimise all cost elements of the operation, including material conversion/waste, utilities, labour and product.Reduce waste through optimising machine set-up, reduce giveaway and compliance to reclaim and WIP, flex-out excess labour, crew to budget (or less), maximise productivity rates and labour recovery against standard through OEE.
• Work with the Area Managers across the shift to develop and implement ideas to reduce costs and increase efficiencies and work within budgeted constraints.

5 Leadership:

• Promote respect, stature and credibilityin the workplace at all times.
• Deal with any employee issues promptly and where necessary escalating to the Area Manager / HR Department for advice.
• Support the Area Manager in developing the team to encourage a multi-skilled workforce
• Communicate effectively, both verbally and/or in writing with everyone to encourage commitment, focus and purpose, enthusiastically supporting site policies, objectives and decisions.

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About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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