Production Operative

Great Lea Common
1 week ago
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As a Production Operative you are a highly motivated team member, applying all safety and quality standards to support line teams in achieving goals.

your role will be ensuring smooth running of the production line, by ensuring materials are loaded and health and safety along with house keeping is adhered to at all times.

You are responsible for the quality of the product produced on your line being Right First Time

Ensuring the safety of you and team members at all times through following the defined equipment operational standards and ensuring you are trained and actively following all standard procedures

Take responsibility for the quality and accuracy of your own work.
Support 100% Defect Elimination on Time
Support Zero Housekeeping Outages
Ensure clear understanding and compliance of all line and site quality proceduresFollow material movement and usage standards, and highlight and fix any issues before proceeding

You are responsible with your team to deliver the PR targets by following the proven standards and continuously identifying and eliminating losses through the utilisation of appropriate systems and/ or tools.

· Operate packing line processes to maximise results

· Participate in changeovers, process product changes on line following defined standards.

· Liaise with Team Leaders, Eng Techs and other team colleagues to complete actions that will improve the line results.

· Contribute to an effective team-working environment in the day to day running of the line by establishing and maintaining productive working relationships

· Ensure effective communication with oncoming shift at handover, completing any necessary job or task documentation accurately and legibly.

· Provide feedback in a constructive way and encourage each other to promote success.

· Provide or take part in any relevant formal or on the job training.

· Take responsibility for identifying & communicating own personal training needs.

· Effectively manage own time and resources to ensure work is completed with minimal loss and highlight any support needed.

· Maintain effectiveness when experiencing changes to work tasks or the working environment and highlight any support needed.

· Work collaboratively with your team leader to support a fully staffed and capable Packing Department

Skills and Behaviours Required

Demonstrate positive team behaviours by working with and motivating fellow team members towards achievement of common goals
Support and be prepared to take daily direction from your team leader and process engineer whilst on shift.
Be prepared to flow to the work when needed.
Using appropriate methods and a flexible interpersonal style, demonstrate a personal commitment to the team.
Drive to continuously improve and deliver results
Ability to effectively work with PC application (e.g.RTCIS)
Constructive feedback skills
Good communication skills at all levels both verbal and written Applicants must be able to demonstrate:

Pro-active Personal Drive
Team working skills
An understanding of the importance of Quality and Customer Service
Literacy and numeracy
Be prepared to work flexible working patterns throughout which includes days and nights.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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