Technical Operative

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

The purpose of the role

Work as a member of a team to achieve departmental objectives and performance targets by safely and effectively undertaking duties and process operation and maintenance. Provide assistance to the Team Leader by carrying out activities such as co-ordinating labour and material movements, operating systems and resolving process issues. Must also facilitate CI activities and forward plan to optimise the processes.

Responsibilities

• Stands in for the Team Leader, when necessary; during planned absence such as training and holiday. Note: This role requires that the individual’s holiday is not planned at the same time as the responsible Team Leader.

Environment: -

• Work safely and maintain a safe, clean and tidy working environment, adhering to Safe working practice and the Company Hygiene policy.
• Adhere to and manage Food Safety practices, SOP’s, HACCP controls and good manufacturing practice to ensure safe, high quality products.

People:

• Improve all aspects of the department by individually contributing ideas and facilitating team activities.
• Ensure smooth running of the department by taking up tasks through request, experience or own initiative.
• Champion Company standards and provide a point of reference to others.
• Co-ordinate the day to day delivery of the operational plan.

Plant:

• Identify and solve problems online with the ability to direct colleagues towards solutions
• Carry out detailed changeover / handovers to enhance the departments performance
• Understand department and Company KPI’s and co-ordinate activities to deliver and improve them
• Share your knowledge with others by supporting them to achieve the operating standards
• Co-ordinate / take responsibility for department projects and trials with your colleagues
• Operate and maintain a wide range of processes or a limited range in particular depth
• Complete relevant documentation in a timely, conscientious and accurate manner

Requirements

Experience:

• Demonstrated use of continuous improvement tools and techniques
• Extensive previous manufacturing experience is essential
• Good communication and presentation skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated ability to work without immediate and constant supervision
• Can demonstrate and believe in a “can do” attitude.
• PC skills such as Microsoft Word, Excel. Use of Baan is essential

Training:

• Proven technical capability and experience, working in a food manufacturing environment
• Qualified and approved as technical operator or willing and capable of gaining the qualification
• Good level of verbal and numerical literacy.

Other Skills

• It is important that people within these roles are able to communicate clearly and be able to train others, in addition attention to detail and an ability to maintain efficiency and integrity of production is essential.  There must be a high level of personal discipline, and the personality that accepts and owns any challenge the role presents.