About LWS
At LWS we supply a variety of major supermarket and processing customers through our purpose-built factories and distribution centre that we prepare award winning whole produce and prepared produce. You can find further details on our produce at https://www.lwmsalads.co.uk/produce/.
Purpose
The purpose of this role is to ensure the machines within the production area are served with the correct tooling and maintained to a high standard, ensuring the delivery of the production schedule by leading their team through supervision, instruction, and training. This is an active team player role and will be expected to run a line during spells of absence and holiday cover.
Role and Responsibilities
General
· Follow the company processes and procedures in relation to food safety, allergen control, protective clothing and maintain good manufacturing practices throughout the shift
· Follow the clean as you go policy and maintain high standards of personal hygiene
· Clean the production, peripheral areas, and equipment within those areas in line with site standards and customer specification
· Deliver high standards of quality ensuring products are produced in line with site standards and customer specification
· Adhere to plan and keep the production downtime to a minimum
· Complete product changeovers in a timely manner
· Perform checks such to a high standard
· Assist in machinery fault finding and problem solving
· Liaise with engineers and team leaders with regard to lines performance and issues
· Complete and submit documentation accurately and in a timely manner to ensure traceability is maintained
· Minimise the environmental impact by following the company waste disposal procedures
· Support new product development process
· Meet the relevant KPIs and targets assigned by line manager
· Assist in day-to-day operation and provide cover and support to other operatives if necessary
· Weigh, seal, and pack retail finished goods to the customer specifications and company procedures
· Complete mandatory CCP checks ensuring products are within tolerances/specification
· Skilled and knowledgeable in the following Machinery: Multi-head Weighers, Depositors, Metal Detectors, Check Weighers, Tray Sealing and Vertical Bagging machines
· Deliver the company standard KPI: UPM, CCP, Downtime, Give-a-way, Re-Work and Line Hygiene
· Report and escalate faulty machinery
· Operate all Machinery to the Manufacturer guide lines
· Ownership and fully responsible for the Line Equipment/Machinery
· Completing mandatory Pre-Operational Checks, never use faulty Machinery
Health and Safety
· Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner in accordance with instructions and to comply with safety rules/procedures/ regulations and report any unsafe practice or condition
· Report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence, or dangerous condition to the line manager
· Obtain and use the correct tools/equipment for the work and do not use any that are unsafe or damaged
· Report any tolls/equipment issues
· Ensure that all guards are securely fixed, and that all safety equipment and personal protective clothing/equipment provided are used
· Not to operate any plant or equipment unless authorised and trained
Notes
· Due to the development and changing nature of production requirements within the business it is essential to be flexible and to carry out occasional or new tasks as required
· In addition to these functions, employees may be assigned to other tasks and will be expected to perform any reasonable requests
Role Requirements
Essential
- Ability to follow safe working practices and instructions
- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload
- Attention to details and accuracy
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Work well under time pressure
- Ability to solve problems
- Continuous improvement mind-set and coming forward with improvement ideas
- Good knowledge of mechanical processes
- Good numerical skills
- Proficient IT competences, including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel
- Capable of delivering reports using excel
- Understanding of a safe working environment
- Fluent English language, both verbal and written
- Willingness to enhance induvial knowledge in areas of development
Job Specifics:
- £14.89 per hour
- 4 on 4 off rolling rota
- 11 hour days
- 20 days annual leave
- Enrolment onto Medicash scheme after successful completion of probation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.34 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
