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Position Summary:

Reports to: Shift Operations Manager
Direct reports: None
Working Hours: 12 hour continental shifts, based on a 3/2 pattern rotating across nights and days. This will include workings weekends and bank holidays.
Salary: £28,186 per annum (inclusive of shift allowance)

Main Accountability:

It is an exciting time for us and we continually strive to improve our business performance. Our Production Operatives (PO) are a huge part of our operation and work across every area of the plant undertaking a variety of crucial tasks to maintain our high standards. You will be part of a busy team who are committed to the PepsiCo brand. In joining this team you will be supported in your role via a team of co-ordinators and you will be responsible for the performance of your zone using our LEAN Manufacturing framework.

• To operate effectively, one of our food packing lines, as part of a small line team
• Carry out and record all quality checks at specified intervals, (escalating any non-conformances)
• To carry out all sanitation & CRP tasks to the required standard & Complete all paperwork in a timely and accurate fashion to ensure full traceability,
• To maintain a Safe, Healthy and hygienic work place. Work safely and improve safety through plant systems. (Near Misses and Food Safety Near Misses),
• Drive the plant key performance indicator (KPI) targets of cost, quality, service, hygiene and safety,
• Take responsibility and ownership for the zone that you work in and the plant in general. This includes good housekeeping, hygiene, and 5s / lean standards & standards are met,
• Operates using OEE data to improve cost, quality, efficiency and reduce waste,
• Use data from Lineview to understand how your machine is performing, accounting for any stoppages by adding commentary - and initiating root cause analysis for any gaps to standard (waste or output)
• Ability to work on your own and in a small team.

What we are looking for?

• Previous experience in food manufacturing would be desirable but not essential
• All basic training will be provided, however, good numeric and computer skills are an advantage,
• Ability to work well within a team environment - with good communication skills,
• Ability to operate machinery and carry out minor adjustments to machines if required,
• Results focused to ensure that all targets are met,
• Strong communications skills, verbal and written,
• Self motivated and uses initiative,
• Strong team player who adopts continuous improvement approach,
• Promotes safe working practices.

We are an equal opportunity employer and comply with the Equality Act 2010, we value diversity at our company; it is an essential part of our success. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, pregnancy or maternity, marital/civil partnerships, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or gender reassignment, disability or race including; color, nationality, ethnic or national origin.