Key Operative - PM Shift

The Role
Working closely with the team on the line to drive consistent and optimal team performance on the production line. Responsible for ensuring all team members are properly trained and performing to the required standards to maximise line yield and efficiency. Maintain a strong focus on Health & Safety, ensuring all activities are compliant with technical and regulatory standards at all times.
The Ideal Candidate

• A fundamental understanding and knowledge of all line equipment and throughput requirements.
• Ability to identify and pre-empt potential operating problems.
• Numerate, articulate and an effective communicator.
• Natural self-starter, able to engage and motivate others.
• Ability to problem solve, identify potential issues and proactively act accordingly, taking appropriate actions in a timely manner.
• Holistic view of line, area and wider business general day-to-day requirements.
• Personal ownership of line achievement
• Willing to learn from experiences, to work in a productive and professional way with other departments and staff.

Why Sofina Foods?

• Paid breaks
• Company pension
• Canteen& on-site parking
• Life insurance
• Referral programme
• Health & wellbeing support
• Online benefits hub

Equal Opportunities
Sofina Foods is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We\’re committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and respected.
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and experiences – regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation.
Your Key Responsibilities

• Work in line with the Line Optimiser to co-ordinate the day to day running of the line, ensure consistent performance of everyone to the highest level ensuring optimal run speeds and product quality are achieved.
• Responsible for the capability of the team, including signing onto, and delivering training and support to new starters and operatives moving tasks. Create a multi-skilled team for the line.
• Liaise with the Line Optimiser to select and monitor operatives to a standard of excellence ensuring every team member has a strong training plan.
• Ensure all operatives understand and adhere to role requirements, Technical and Health & Safety aspects of the role.
• Identify areas impacting production, offering and seeking corrective actions and resolutions.
• Liaise and update the Supervisor on any issues relating to people performance.
• Continuously look for opportunities to increase and maintain performance through the team.
• Ensure all team members work in a safe manner, without risk to self or others by always observing Health & Safety and Food Safety rules.
• Ensure equipment and area are cleaned to company hygiene standards prior to production and that the team adopt a clean as you go policy throughout the shift.
• Ensure team members operate machinery in accordance with training and relevant skills.
• Take ownership of housekeeping under the clean as you go policy for your line and across all areas generally.
• Ensure the completion of all required paperwork and line checks.
• Communicate as required to the team and wider business in a clear and timely manner.
• Encourage team members to monitor product quality, highlighting issues and reject any unsuitable products.
• Promote all company policies and procedures relating to the area and line.
• Undertake any other related duties and responsibilities, including deputising for Line Optimiser in their absence, as may arise to enable optimal line performance and wider business operations.

Summary
Exciting opportunity to build and develop career goals within the PM shift as a Key Operative, with a chance for further progression within the site as a pinnacle time.