Manufacturing Operative

• To carryout Dispensing & Blending within the Manufacturing Department to support new and existing processes to achieve world class manufacturing standards in which personal accountability, responsibility, development of people, structured training and continual improvement are expected and delivered.
• Support the Manufacturing 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 process.
• To ensure all Health & Safety procedures are complied with at all times.
• To ensure all Quality and Manufacturing 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 Manufacturing Leader.
• Close liaison with Engineering and wider Business to ensure decisions that are made are correct and implementation support the business Goals and Objectives.
• Close liaison with Engineering and wider Business to ensure decisions that are made are correct and implementation support the business Goals and Objectives.
• Understand time and the criticality of it within our business.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities

• Demonstrates ability to work alone or as part of a wider team.
• Ensure you effectively deliver achievement of the manufacturing plan on time in full.
• Demonstrate habitual behaviour consistent with the core competencies, processes, and CANDO attitude.
• Deliver RFT batches ensuring procedures are followed.
• Carryout batch testing including pH, viscosity, colour, odour and appearance after competency training.
• You must comply with legal, regulatory, and other standards as directed by the line management or the business.
• Adherence to all legal requirements, Company H&S Policy, Risk Assessments, COSHH & procedures i.e., weekly safety checks, disinfections, mandatory training.
• Comply with individual training and procedures as planned by your department Supervisor.
• Attend regular performance reviews and completion of required actions supporting documentation – both informal and formal.
• Have the ability to work with Manufacturing Leader & Technical Team to support NPD & scale up. Record and supply data effectively.
• Ownership of your own workload and responsibilities, from picking raw materials right through until batch testing and micro sampling.
• Understanding Hygiene of the area yourself and all equipment is critical to success, Clean as you go policy to be maintained as well as following current or new GMP requirements.
• Shows enthusiasm for your work through their acceptance of innovation and their contribution and participation in its implementation.
• Seeks opportunities to conserve energy, cost, and waste at all times.

Key Role Requirements

Knowledge/Qualifications:

• Extensive Process/Manufacturing knowledge.
• Good basic standard of Mathematics & English.
• Good understanding of mechanical principles.
• Basic user of Windows & Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPoint.
• 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.
• Manufacturing process experience.
• Lean Manufacturing Tools/Techniques

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.