General Operative

Britvic; Limerick; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Free product issued

Income protection

Job summary

Britvic Ireland, part of the Carlsberg Group, is hiring Production Operatives to join our growing manufacturing team on a fixed-term contract. You will work to meet the required quality standards and support site performance through operation, maintenance and continuous improvement.

You will apply lean techniques, root cause analysis, and use SAP and EWM to monitor plant performance, carry out testing and quality checks, and maintain safe, orderly production areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced consumer goods manufacturing.
• Knowledge of TPM and maintenance principles in operation.
• Familiar with SAP and EWM systems.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment in accordance with health and safety rules and Britvic policies.
• Provide comprehensive production service across the site, operating plant and carrying out maintenance & cleaning schedules.
• Respond to breakdowns and monitor plant performance.
• Support team members and build positive relationships with colleagues and contract personnel.
• Carry out quality assurance analyses and update QA/EWM systems.

Skills

Direct manufacturing ops

TPM/continuous improvement

SAP & EWM

Communication

Lean manufacturing

HSE knowledge

Education

Leaving cert or equivalent

Basic Hygiene Certificate

Tools

SAP

EWM

Job description

At Britvic Ireland - Part of the Carlsberg Group, we're all about creating and sharing amazing soft drinks. Our iconic brands like Ballygowan, Club Orange, Miwadi, Energise, TK, and Cidona have been loved for generations. We also partner with PepsiCo to bring you favourites like Pepsi, 7UP, and Lipton. We're always innovating and evolving, staying true to our vision of being the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. With over 240 years of history, our brands are rooted in authenticity and heritage. Our success is driven by the passion of our people, and we foster an environment where everyone can thrive and grow and truly be themselves.As we embark on this exciting new chapter under the Carlsberg Group, our purpose remains clear: striving for perfection, focusing on research and innovation, listening to our consumers, and driving sustainability to make a positive impact on society.

Role overview

We have some opportunities for Production Operatives to join our growing manufacturing team.

As a Production Operative you will work to achieve the required quality standards and contribute towards achieving budgeted site performance through the effective control, operation and maintenance of the relevant equipment.

You will drive continuous improvement through a structured approach using individual/team skills and utilising systematic processes e.g., root cause problem solving, lean manufacturing techniques and other designated production, maintenance, and planning tools.

This role will be a FTC initially.

What you’ll be doing

• Operate equipment in accordance with best practice complying with health and safety rules and regulations and Britvic policies and procedures
• Provide a comprehensive production service across the site, operating plant, carrying out maintenance & cleaning schedules as designated, responding to breakdown and assessing & monitoring plant performance on an ongoing basis
• Support other team members and develop positive relationships with colleagues, including contract personnel
• Comply with company policies and statutory regulations for health & safety and environment
• Adhering to operational procedures and production timelines
• Keeping work areas and the factory floor clean and free from hazardous material
• Monitoring a production line and conducting basic testing and quality checks
• Storing goods and raw materials in a factory or warehouse, which may involve operating lifting equipment and forklift trucks
• Carry out all necessary quality assurance analysis in-house and update information/QA /EWM systems and all other process duties in a timely manner.
• Acquire, share & apply new skills to drive Continuous Improvement.
• Develop and attain world class standards of performance/excellence using agreed KPI’s

What we’re looking for:

• Direct Manufacturing Operational experience working in a fast paced, Consumer goods environment
• Previous skills in the theory and application of Total Productive Maintenance and improvement principles whilst in the operation/control of machinery
• Working knowledge of SAP & EWM
• Excellent, communication, team support and facilitation skills
• Sound knowledge of manufacturing processes
• Sound knowledge of HSE processes and application
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
• Working knowledge and application of reliability centred maintenance e.g. first response and support to annual O/H’s

Education/Qualifications

• Leaving cert or equivalent
• Basic Hygiene Certificate

What you can expect & you’ll be well-rewarded with

• Competitive salary, generous annual leave
• Life assurance & income protection
• Pension (5% employee / 10% employer)
• Free product issued
• Inclusive and supportive culture, Fairness and representation
• Ways of working that build inclusivity & Champion diversity at every level