Two Plant Operator

To support the Production Supervisor and to perform all manufacturing process operations within two manufacturing areas (i.e., Sinter Plant and Packaging Area); ensuring that Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Good Documentation Practise (GDP) guidelines are always adhered to.

Key Role Specific Requirements

• Support Production Effectiveness

• Ensure that the standard operating procedures within the manufacturing processes are always followed exactly.
• Ensure that the batch manufacturing documentation is completed in real time i.e., promptly, and efficiently in line with the time in motion schedule.
• Ensure the Tier 1 noticeboard is completed daily to ensure production schedule / targets are being met.
• Report equipment problems to the Production Supervisor (or Engineering) immediately.
• Report any errors, deviations, or non-conformances immediately to the Production Supervisor (or Quality Assurance).
• Ensure that the working area and equipment / machinery are left clean and tidy after use.
• Ensure all glass batches manufactured / finished products are stored on the racking.
• Ensure that the production operations are kept running efficiently by carrying out any additional tasks.
• Maintain good health, safety, and environmental practice at all times.
• Provide call-out support as required.

• Support the Production Supervisor to ensure successful new project implementation as and when required.

• Support other members of the team as required to ensure the effective running of the business.
• Play an active role in the site’s continuous improvement plan by generating JDI’s, A3’s etc.
• Identify and participate in sustainability improvement projects to reduce the site’s carbon emissions.

Please note that this job description is not exhaustive, and the role holder may be required to undertake other relevant duties commensurate with the grading of the post. Activities may be subject to amendment over time as the role develops and/or priorities and requirements evolve.

Competencies Required for the Role

• EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION - Is the ability to convey information to another effectively and efficiently, to listen – to help facilitate sharing of information between people. It is about understanding the emotional intention behind the information. The ability to express oneself clearly in conversations, confirm understanding, communicate using data and facts whilst adapting to one’s audience. Exhibit willingness to listen and show respect for oneself and others in interactions with others. Express oneself clearly in verbal and business writing.
• FOSTERING COLLABORATION/TEAMWORK - is the ability to work jointly with others or together especially in an intellectual endeavour; the ability and desire to work cooperatively with others on a team; as a team leader, the ability to demonstrate interest, skill, and success in getting groups to learn to work together. Builds partnerships for global performance. Respects others.
• FLEXIBILITY/OPENMINDEDNESS - The ability to be open to different and new ways of doing things; willingness to modify one’s preferred way of doing things and can see the merits of what others are suggesting.
• ANALYTICAL THINKING/PROBLEM SOLVING - is the ability to identify the information needed to clarify a situation, seek that information from various sources and then tackle a problem by using a logical, systematic, sequential approach. Ability to identify and separate the key components of problems and situations. Ability to interpret information from a range of sources to spot patterns and trends in information and to deduce cause and effect from this.
• INITIATIVE - Identifying what needs to be done and doing it before being asked or before the situation requires it.

Other Requirements

• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 2 in Performing Manufacturing Operations (or equivalent) or internally trained.
• Team player, flexible with good organisational skills.
• Ability to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to propose solutions to problems encountered.
• Ability to use own initiative and work without close supervision.
• Understanding of GMP, Health & safety and Environmental Awareness.
• Numerical and literacy skills.
• Manual handling training.
• Lean Manufacturing.