Machine Operator

Efficiencies: Through the PIT process, escalate any unresolved issues affecting line/ team performance to the supervisor and carry out actions that have been agreed in order to correct any losses.

• Giveaways: Monitor product giveaways and ensure targets are met. Any issues affecting giveaways escalated to the supervisor.
• Waste: Monitor waste through the mass balance reports and support the investigation/actioning of any non-conforming processes/ products in order to reduce waste and ensure that Batch Yield is on target.
• Labour costs: Be aware of the labour manning levels of the designated production line/ team and support the supervisor/ Production Manager in efforts to improve this labour cost.
• DOT: Be aware of despatch requirements. Make sure the team leader is aware of unplanned events that will affect DOT.
• Customer Complaints: Deviations from quality should be actioned in order to minimise the risk of customer complaints.
• Audit Ready: Ensure production area is audit ready at all times.
• CCPS: Ensure any issues regarding CCP's are highlighted immediately to Supervisor / Shift Manager and QA team.
• Ensure all Omega information is logged correctly.
• Ensure all product/batch is cleared from the end of line prior to the start of the next product/batch.
• Escalation of any product quality issues to team leader with solutions.
• Have an understanding of product specifications and make sure specs are available.
• Operate machinery as required
• Support the team in the implementation and improvement of procedures and processes to ensure required standards of work are met
• Provide supporting evidence to Supervisor / Shift Manager for all team appraisals.
• Provide recommendations to training function for all line operators.
• Ensure effective lines of communications are in place between the Production Line/ Team under the Line Leader's supervision, and the supervisor / Production Manager.
• Daily personnel management including
• Monitoring of staff performance and escalation of any poor/ under performance.
• Positive motivation of reporting staff.
• Proactively engage the Team / Supervisor / Production Manager with ideas for personal developmen.
• Professional skills (Required education and work experience)
• To be able to actively reduce costs through solutions.
• Display a high sense of urgency and speed of action.
• Does not wait to be asked or told, but identify what needs to be done.
• Manage the daily production function of the line/ team with regard:
• Complete paperwork
• Service the line
• Liaise with the team leader and plan tool changes.
• Ensure the culture of continuous improvement is maintained and developed throughout the factory
• Support the company's risk management strategy.
• Be familiar with and confirm to the company's Health and Safety Programme
• Comply with all relevant Health and Safety legislation and observe all safety rules
• Do not endanger yourself or others by your actions or omissions
• Use appropriate protective clothing, safety equipment and safety devices at all times
• Report all accidents/injuries and near misses immediately
• Follow all instructions given by any person with a responsibility for health and safety
• Keep your place of work in a clean and tidy condition at all times
• Report all hazards / non-conformances / substandard conditions as observed and make representations for improvements to the Engineering Manager /Supervisor or safety representative.
• • Taskmaster Resources LTD is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. (Permanent Vacancy)