External - Production Operator

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Job Description

We are currently looking for a Production Operator to join our Manufacturing site at Bridgend.

Key Benefits Include

25 days paid annual holiday, plus 8 statutory days totalling 33 days Contributory SMART Stakeholder Pension Scheme with up to 10% employer contribution Life Assurance Scheme - 4 x salary Discount on 3M products Employee discount scheme providing preferential rates across major UK retailers and service providers Employee Assistance Programme Financial support for further education
Overall Mission
To undertake production line operator duties, working safely and in line with the highest standards of current Good Manufacturing Practice to meet agreed production schedules.
To work as part of a small production team delivering on Safety, Quality and Productivity performance. Involves shift operation covering a variety of processes, procedures and equipment for the production of a range of Hygiene Monitoring products.
Job Responsibilities
Safety
Work safely in line with behavioural safety principles
Compliance with PPE requirements
Keep workstations and area clean and tidy
Spot potential hazards and report promptly to your team leader
Complete guarding, emergency stops and interlock checks and report issues promptly
Attend all mandatory safety training
Quality
Comply with the product specifications
To ensure that the job is carried out to right first-time principles
Resolve problems as they occur e.g. reconciliation issues, out of specification readings
Report any issues to Technicians / Team Leaders / Supervisors immediately
Production
To operate machinery to specification and meet daily job requirements in order to achieve scheduled production targets.
To complete all relevant documentation
Evaluate breakdowns / stoppages, inform Technician and Team Leader promptly and always seek out alternative work.
Learn departments processes, procedures and equipment and apply this learning consistently
Provide a full and detailed shift handover
General
Co-operate and communicate with colleagues, supervision and support groups.
Communicate with colleagues and team leaders at shift handover to ensure any problems are left with full explanation as agreed with Team Leader/Supervisor.
To participate in training and ensure that all training is applied effectively
Contribute to and support continuous improvement initiatives such as Lean Six Sigma etc as requested.
Specific Complexity
Running the machines to specification
Performing process quality checks
Evaluate breakdowns and stoppages and communicate issues in a timely manner
Knowledge & Skills
Familiarity with working in a Manufacturing environment would be an advantage.
Communicate well with people at all levels
Good team worker
Able to work alone
Works well in a changing and challenging environment
Excellent attention to detail and follows instructions precisely
Ideally 1 to 3 years’ experience of working in a manufacturing environment
Working shifts essential

Qualifications

Preferred - GCSE - 2 A - C (or equivalent, including English / Maths)
Please note - the closing date for applications is Friday 12th March 2021

Typical Recruitment Process

Interviews will be held at 3M Bridgend
Employment Statement
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