Machine Minder in Sandy

Machine Minder
Location: Sandy, Bedfordshire
Company: Flamingo Plants
Reporting to: Team Leader

About the Role
Flamingo Plants is looking for a motivated and hands-on Machine Minder to join our production team in Sandy. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery, leading a small team, and ensuring products are produced safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

You will play a key role in maximising machine performance, reducing downtime, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and helping the team achieve daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities
Set up, operate, and monitor production machinery to achieve daily output targets.
Lead and support a small production team, ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
Identify and resolve production or quality issues, escalating where necessary.
Monitor machine performance and record downtime, faults, and productivity data.
Work closely with the Engineering team to minimise downtime and improve performance.
Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Carry out machine pre-start checks and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
Support changeovers, ensuring they are completed efficiently to minimise disruption.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping, hygiene, and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures, SOPs, SSOWs, and PPE requirements.
Assist with audits, continuous improvement projects, and waste reduction initiatives.
Support training and development of team members and provide cover for Team Leaders when required.
What We're Looking For
Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing, production, or packaging environment.
Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
Good communication, literacy, numeracy, and computer skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example.
Experience recording production data and monitoring performance metrics.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
Why Join Flamingo Plants?
Be part of a leading horticultural and production business.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
Play a key role in driving production performance and operational excellence.
Join a company committed to quality, innovation, and continuous improvement.
If you have machine operating experience, enjoy leading by example, and thrive in a fast-paced production environment, we'd love to hear from you.