Job Title: Senior Production Operative

Directorate: Operations

Department: Factory

Reports to: Production Team Leader

Responsible for: Production Operatives & Agency Staff

Hours of working: Night Shift - Monday to Friday 10pm till 6am

Basic salary: £15.92ph

Other Remuneration: Contracted O/T = Mon to Fri - 21.45 to 22.00 as 0.25 hr o/t

Job Summary

* To support the Team Leader - Shift Manager with the efficient running of the line or designated task.

* The role of Senior Production Operative incorporates supervisory responsibilities.

* Health & Safety Champion.

* Good Manufacturing Practice Champion.

* Working on the Print floor, SCADA operating system, general porter duties on the packing lines.

Teamwork

* Can do attitude - leads by example and takes a hands-on approach.

* Work closely with other teams and departments to maximise task efficiency.

* Train - coach and monitor the performance and compliance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff.

* Champion continuous improvement in the factory including Lean Manufacturing Techniques.

Communication

* Good communication at all levels using verbal and written methods.

Customer Care

* Achieve Line and personal KPI's.

* Ensure and maintain quality of the product.

* Eliminate Non-conformances (Job right first time).

* Clearly understand who the customers are both internal and external.

Innovation

* See and implement opportunities for creative problem solving while staying within the parameters of good practice.

Responsibilities & Expertise

* Constantly strive to increase operational performance.

* Good working knowledge of the routine machine operations of the line equipment.

* Optimize Line efficiency whilst maintaining and improving standards.

* Liaise with the Engineering on preventative maintenance and breakdowns to minimise the down time of equipment.

* Responsible for minding machines in the absence of the Team Leader.

Compliance

* Constant attention to safe working practices, your own as well as that of other team members.

* Personally adhere to all prescribed working practices to ensure that the factory operates to the highest standards of hygiene and efficiency possible.

* Personally comply with all policies, procedures, and risk assessments relevant to role and responsibilities.

* Implement effective corrective actions to address any shortcomings in the performance of Production Operatives & Agency Staff in a timely manner (If unable to resolve the issue escalate to Team Leader - Shift Manager).

Job Revision

This job description is subject to periodic revision following discussion with the post holder (s).

Person Specification

Proven track record of the following required:

Operating electric counterbalance forklift truck within a factory environment.

Must have existing counterbalance forklift licence.

Leading a small team.

Analytical skills, including completion of documentation.

Computer literate.

Hands on approach.

Elements of the role are physically demanding.

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