Senior Manufacturing & Production Operator

The primary purpose of the role is to manufacture food stabilisers in line with customer requirements, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety and attention to detail at all times.

The role holder is responsible for:

• Operating manufacturing processes safely and effectively to achieve required production outputs and quality standards.
• Following all EHSQ policies, procedures and safe systems of work at all times.
• Taking personal responsibility for their own safety and the safety of others.
• Reporting all near misses, safety deviations, hazards and unsafe conditions promptly.
• Ensure pre-inspections relating to condition and Food Systems standards prior to the start up of machinery.

• Dumping, sieving, stitching, palletizing, wrapping, labelling and sampling.

• To accurately check and record data onto batch sheets, production logs, weights records, metal detection sheets and other process related documents

• Identifying and reporting machinery or equipment issues that could affect safety, quality, performance or achievement of production targets.
• Working effectively as part of the production team within a labour-intensive, dusty, dry-powder processing environment.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, hygiene and attention to detail throughout the manufacturing process.
• Participating in behavioural safety audits of plant, equipment and personnel as required.

Shift pattern:
The role operates on a weekly rotating shift pattern:

• Early shift: Monday to Thursday, 06:00–14:00, with a 13:15 finish on Friday.
• Late shift: Monday to Thursday, 14:00–22:00, with a 13:15 - 20:30 finish on Friday.

In addition to above responsibilities the role includes being the deputy production shift leader on shift providing cover /support for the production shift manager.  

• Lead shift personnel of ten operators in shift activities to ensure safe and efficient utilisation of equipment and facilities.
• undefined Prepare and deliver management reports in daily ops meeting as required

Tate & Lyle is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.