Machine Minder - Packing

Recruitment Partnership Ireland; Portumna; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled candidate for a role in a high-volume food manufacturing environment. The ideal applicant will ensure smooth machine operations and maintain compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices. Responsibilities include adjusting machines, documenting performance, and training team members. Relevant experience is essential, and a technical qualification is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume food manufacturing environment exercising Good Manufacturing Practices is essential.
• Maintaining machine performance is essential to ensure the department runs efficiently.
• A technical/mechanical qualification would be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Adjust and communicate issues to minimize machine downtime.
• Document reports and maintain compliance with quality standards.
• Train staff on basic operational procedures.

Skills

Experience in food manufacturing

Leadership skills

Technical/mechanical knowledge

Education

Technical or mechanical qualification

Job description

Role Definition

Role Definition: (Summarise the purpose of the role and the contribution this job makes to the organisations purpose what is it here to deliver).

Primary function

• The fine adjustment of basic components of each machine, and communication of recognized problems to an engineer, hence reducing the downtime associated with the machines.
• Document reports regarding the machines and being able to report them to engineer, manager, supervisors and team leaders
• Be pro-active in achieving Department efficiencies.
• Cover as part of the line when applicable.
• Work day shift cover nights when required.

Accountabilities

• Organizing equipment for set-up and changeover of machines.
• Calculating and documenting reports - KPIs and downtime.
• Good housekeeping, hygiene, safety & systems in the area.
• Adherence of specified quality standards - carton, bale & pallet quality.
• Reporting to manager/supervisor/team leaders/ engineer on performance of area and problems & actions required.
• Maintaining records as specified in procedures.
• Cover as part of the line when applicable.
• Training of staff in basic running of line and changeovers.
• Assist with achieving targets and standards in area.
• Develop area to improve performance.
• Communicating with other groups - engineering, production and management.
• Ensuring that the downtime information is accurate at all times.
• Ensure that start up and finish up are completed to required standard.
• Check tooling and machine equipment
• Efficiency of 95% on average must be maintained
• Use SMED to ensure that changeovers are smooth and efficient i.e. changeovers completed in time allowed.
• Excellent and effective communication between machine minder and engineers
• Machine Minder must follow instructions given to them by Engineer or Manager
• Complete work report on daily basis for department manager

Decision-Making

A summary description of the 3 4 main decisions and challenges that the jobholder will face in carrying out the accountabilities of this job.

• Continuation of machine efficiencies.
• Consistent and effective teamwork
• Understanding the implementation and adherence of H&S standards & procedures

Competency Requirements

Brilliant Execution

Use thinking skills to analyse, decide, prioritise and plan. Can balance short term requirements with long term objectives to achieve goals.

Knowledge / Skills / Qualifications

Experience in a high-volume food manufacturing environment exercising Good Manufacturing Practices is essential

A technical / mechanical qualification would be an advantage.

The ideal candidate will provide leadership and direction to packing teams. Maintaining machine performance is essential to ensure the department runs efficiently.