1. Role Overview
This is a predominantly shop floor position being involved in all aspects of business manufacturing operations to packaging and despatch. A production-based management discipline, with prime responsibility for production plan execution in a “best practice” operating environment.
2. Duties & Key Responsibilities
- Reporting to the Shift Supervisor, this is a shop floor position being involved in all aspects of manufacturing operations. The manufacturing processes involved are rubber extrusion, compression moulding and various finishing operations.
- Daily works order management and coordination of cross-functional actions to achieve the plan tasks in the plan time frame.
- Data capture relating to works order progress, material stock control and operational performance, as well as management review data in relation to the operation of Quality, H&S, EMS, Risk Management and COSHH policies and procedures.
- Facilitate effective communications across all levels of the business and contribute to promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Predominantly a production-based environment, working directly with the range of process equipment the job may frequently involve heavy lifting of mould tools and other process elements to the limits of the manual handling regulations.
- The position is for 39 hours, which will include shift work with hours to be confirmed. Overtime will be available as required. You will work a six month probation period with a view to a permanent position.
3. Experience / Qualifications
- Experience in the industry is beneficial, thought not necessary as full training will be given.
- Forklift license and/or experience of driving forklifts (up to 5 tonne) is preferred
4. Skills
- Good verbal and written communication skills.
- Good organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to problem-solve and multitask.
5. Attributes, Values & Behaviours
- Good work ethic.
- Team player.
- Attention to detail with a conscientious approach.
- Professional and friendly demeanour.
Flexibility:
- Ability to work in various shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as needed.
Physical Requirements:
- Ability to stand, walk, or lift for extended periods.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
6. Health Safety & Environment
- Ensure that you comply with the requirements of the company Health, Safety and Environmental Policy.
- Take reasonable care of your own health and safety and that of others who may be affected by your acts or omissions at work.
- Promote a safe working environment by directly challenging or reporting unsafe or environmentally damaging practices and hazardous working conditions.
- Be observant at all times and where applicable make suggestions on health, safety and environmental improvements that can or should be made.
- Support environmental sustainability initiatives within the company such as segregating waste and switching off electrical equipment where appropriate and not in use.
- The position carries the authority to:
- Stop production if dangerous practise is in evidence or excessive reject or non-conforming product is being produced.
- Give direction to leading hands and operatives as to the best manufacturing practise and policies / procedures to be observed.
7. Quality
- Assures system or product quality by abiding by Utex Europe QMS processes, procedures and work instructions.
- Quality is the concern of every employee & it is every employees duty to inform those responsible for quality if a product does not conform.
8. Working Hours
The working times are based on a 39-hour week, Monday to Friday, with an alternating weekly shift pattern. Hours are subject to change in accordance with the needs of the business.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ashington NE63 8UA: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Please advise available start date (based on notice period at current position)?
Licence/Certification:
- Forklift Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
