Title:  Production Operative

We are currently recruiting for a Production (Filling) Operative to join our Minsterley site, to operate and run designated lines, achieve daily operations targets and maintain GMP standards. 

Contract - Permanent / Full Time

Location – Minsterley - SY5 0BN (Shrewsbury)

Shift Pattern – 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts, days and nights 6-6 

Salary-  £32,011 per annum

The ideal candidate will have experience managing production lines, problem solving, fault findings within a food manufacturing environment and have a high level of attention to detail.

Key responsibilities will include: 

• Supports to deliver the daily production plan for the line during shift worked 
• Operates plant/equipment, carrying out routine basic maintenance 
• Understands and works to achieve/exceed daily KPI targets 
• Ensures availability of materials and packaging 
• Works with Key Operators to carry out start up procedures, ensuring good manufacturing, housekeeping, hygiene, and health and safety standards throughout production 
• Ensures an effective hand over between shifts, remaining on line until relief takes over 
• Monitors product quality, highlighting non conformance and taking appropriate corrective action 
• Ensures SIC and Quality information is accurate, complete and timely 
• Completes all documentation, ensuring up to date and available 
• Trains operators, ensuring competence to perform allocated jobs 
• Leads by example encouraging appropriate behavioural standards in support of Company values and culture 
• Comply with food safety requirements, effectively control CCPs and adhere to site quality procedures 
• Maintaining Line/Area GMP standards looking to constantly improve 
• Take reasonable care for the health, safety and welfare of themselves and others that may be affected by their acts or omissions 
• To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed 
• Actively promote and comply with all Company Policies, Procedures and Values

Key skills & experience 

• Problem identification and communication in a timely manor 
• Working on high speed / High volume machines and plant 
• Prioritisation of daily tasks 
• Previous machine experience from within a fast moving production environment is desirable 
• Teamwork & Collaboration 
• Right First Time ( produces product to the required standard minimizing finished goods waste ) 
• Controlling material losses 
• Adherence to Standards (GMP) 
• H&S Statistics (e.g. Accidents and Near Misses) 
• A good listener/communicator 
• Able to demonstrate initiative and prioritisation skills 

Benefits 

• Competitive salary
• Up to 5% bonus paid yearly
• 45 min paid break
• Health care cash plan
• 2x life assurance
• 282 hours of holiday
• Enhanced overtime rates

At Müller, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels they belong. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and encourage people to apply even if they don’t meet every requirement listed. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know - we’re happy to support you.

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