Production Operative

• To support each other and wider teams to achieve world class manufacturing standards in which personal accountability, responsibility, to comply with personal development plans, structured training and continual improvement are expected.
• Support the Line Leader with the development of the team and delivering the company strategic plan; utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve all areas of the operation.
• To ensure all Health & Safety procedures are complied with at all times.
• To ensure all Quality and Production reporting is done effectively and efficiently.
• To support the business goals in achieving and sustaining ISO22716/9001, COSMOS, Soil Association and BRCSG Accreditations.

About Group55

We are a manufacturer of pet care, personal care and household products that helps brands and entrepreneurs achieve great things by creating outstanding products and offering unparalleled services. We use our experience as brand owners of the market-leading pet care brand, Animology, to offer our customers an exceptional full-service development, manufacturing, and fulfilment solution, and we do it with passion and enthusiasm.

Group55 DNA

01, We are COMMITTED
02, We are RESPECTFUL
03, We are COLLABORATIVE
04, We are RESPONSIBLE
05, We are ADAPTABLE

Job Context & Scope

• Reports to Line Leader.
• Close liaison with Line Leader and wider business to ensure decisions that are made are correct and implementation support the Business Goals and Objectives.
• Role and responsibilities may vary from running a machine to End of line packing and everything in between, including online quality checking components and product in line with specifications.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Self-management with the ability to understand instruction is crucial to success.
• Works closely with other team members, Supply, Warehouse. Use the support structure of quality when required.
• Being part of an engaged team supporting/ involvement during changeovers and cleanouts to, planning and preparation of tasks to ensure efficiency, therefore reducing downtime.
• Ensure communication is consistent throughout the team identification of potential issues are highlighted and escalated when required to line leaders or engineers.
• Motivation, development, and self-empowerment are key to demonstrating behaviours consistent with the company’s core competencies and CANDO attitude, (see training matrix).
• To ensure compliance with legal, regulatory, and other standards as directed by the line leader, supervisor, management, or the business.
• To comply with training and development plans in place for self. Training to be prioritised and on track in conjunction with your line leader, supervisor.
• To attend performance reviews when planned and completion of supporting documentation – both informal and formal.
• Maintain and adhere to both Hygiene and GMP standards following clean as you go practices.
• Adherence to all legal requirements, Business H&S Policy & procedures i.e. weekly safety checks, mandatory training and Risk Assessments.
• Support the development of continual improvement to include, Production Plan Achievement, OEE, RFT, Quality defect rate, waste reduction, change over times including cleanouts.

Key Role Requirements

Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Good basic standard of Mathematics & English.
• Basic understanding of Filling equipment operations.
• Basic understanding of Windows & Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint
• Lean/ Six Sigma qualification (advantageous)
• Understanding of Health and Safety
• Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels within the business.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Accuracy and an eye for detail.
• Excellent planning and organisation skills.

Technical/Professional Experience:

• FMCG company/environment
• Bottle packing environment.
• Lean Manufacturing Tools/Techniques (advantageous)

Rewards & Benefits

We’re dedicated to ensuring Group55 is a great place to work, we love what we do and we want to work with great people who love what they do too. We have a happy and inclusive workplace that offers support and development opportunities for our people to continue to achieve their best.

This role will be factory based. Group55 offer a company profit share bonus after qualifying period.

Salary: Competitive based on experience.