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Job Title: Senior Production Operative - Alternative Shifts
Hours: 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm Monday-Friday + OT
Salary: £27,289.60 + OT payments
Location: Ashford
Department: Factory
Reports to: Production Team Leader
My client is currently seeking two Senior Production Operatives to join them on a full-time permanent basis working alternative shifts: Week 1 6am-2pm Week 2 2pm-10pm + Overtime. This role is within the food production inudsty
Job Summary
* To support the Team Leader -Shift Manager with the efficient running of the line or designated task.
* The role of Senior Production Operative incorporates supervisory responsibilities.
* Health & Safety Champion.
* Good Manufacturing Practice Champion.
* Working on the Print floor, SCAD, operating system, general porter duties on the packing lines.
Teamwork
* Can do attitude-leads by example and takes a hands-on approach.
* Work closely with other teams and departments to maximise task efficiency.
* Train-coach and monitor the performance and compliance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff.
* Champion continuous improvement in thefactory including Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
Customer Care
* Achieve Line and personal KPI’s.
* Ensure and maintain quality of the product.
* Eliminate Non-conformances (Job right first time).
* Clearly understand who the customers are both internal and external.
Responsibilities & Expertise
* Constantly strive to increase operational performance.
* Good working knowledge of the routine machine operations of the line equipment.
* Optimize Line efficiency whilst maintaining and improving standards.
* Liaise with the Engineering on preventative maintenance and breakdowns to minimise the down time of equipment.
* Responsible for minding machines in the absence of the Team Leader.
Compliance
* Constant attention to safe working practices, your own as well as that of other team members.
* Personally adhere to all prescribed working practices to ensure that the factory operates to the highest standards of hygiene and efficiency possible.
* Personally comply with all policies, procedures, and risk assessments relevant to role and responsibilities.
* Implement effective corrective actions to address any shortcomings in the performance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff in a timely manner (If unable to resolve the issue escalate to Team Leader - Shift Manager)
Person Specification
* Operating electric counterbalance forklift truck within a factory environment.
* Reach Truck license is desirable
* Must have existing counterbalance fork lift licence.
* Leading a small team.
* Analytical skills, including completion of documentation.
* Computer literate.
* Handson approach.
* Elements of the role are physically demanding.
For further information on this role please contact Martine at Interpersonnel or apply with your CV today
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