TEAM LEADER/MACHINE OPERATOR

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a reliable Grade 5 Machine Operator in Scunthorpe to work night shifts. The candidate will operate machinery, ensure product quality, and support team leadership duties. Ideal applicants should have experience in manufacturing, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to health and safety standards. The role aims to optimize production and support the Area Manager in achieving operational goals.

Qualifications

• Experience in machine operation in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to monitor product quality and adhere to health and safety guidelines.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate machines on the line carefully according to guidelines.
• Support the Area Manager in achieving daily production goals.
• Conduct safety audits and participate in training sessions.

Skills

Multi-skilled operation

Health and safety compliance

Quality monitoring

Machine setup optimization

Leadership

Job description

Overview

Job description
Working in partnership with TAYTO/Golden Wonder in Scunthorpe, we are recruiting a reliable, hardworking Grade 5 Machine Operator to work on night shifts (10pm to 6am, Monday to Friday). The role combines Team Leader and Machine Operator responsibilities, with primary duties operating machine/equipment on the line and providing leadership support to back-fill the line Area Manager when needed.

Role: Machine Operative

Responsibilities include:

• Be multi-skilled in any one of the Primary and Secondary Packing, Weighing, Automation, Flavouring, Frying or Extruded Machine Operator roles.
• Operate all machines/equipment in line with training guidelines, with emphasis on health and safety and wearing the correct PPE for each task.
• Have working knowledge of other machine operator roles and responsibilities and an understanding of manufacturing techniques and processes.
• Monitor and maintain product quality in accordance with training guidelines and customer requirements, including dates, seals and weight checks.
• Carry out necessary quality, HACCP, safety and flavour checks, including completing paperwork as required.
• Optimise machine/equipment set-up, evaluate and correct faults within job authority, escalating issues to the Engineering Department as required.

Team Leader

1. Health, Safety and Environment: Improve health and safety performance in line with site objectives, legislation, site and company policies; support a culture where losses/accidents are eliminated; raise red flag notices for near miss incidents and follow up with the Health and Safety Department on corrective actions; carry out accident investigations and make recommendations as required; conduct return to work interviews and escalate issues as needed; in emergencies, ensure evacuation, roll call and support Fire Wardens; participate in safety audits.
2. Quality: Support the Area Manager and line team to promote quality awareness, drive improvements, and strive for 100% Right First Time; oversee quality checks and report/escalate issues promptly.
3. Efficiency / Customer Service: Assist the Area Manager to achieve the daily shift production plan; monitor throughput and capacity; be audit ready for customer visits and audits; participate in capacity review activities.
4. Costs: Minimise all cost elements including material conversion/waste, utilities, labour and product; reduce waste via better set-ups, reduce giveaway, reclaim and WIP; optimise labour and productivity against standard through OEE; explore opportunities to reduce labour cost per kilo.
5. Leadership: Promote respect and credibility; demonstrate a positive can-do attitude; handle employee issues promptly and escalate when necessary; support development of a multi-skilled workforce; communicate effectively to encourage commitment and policy adherence.

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 discussing flexible working options.

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