Mixing Operative (Mixologist): Simple Company

Mixing Operative (Mixologist)

Here at the Simple Company we create and accelerate leading brands for ourselves and our clients across the wellness, sports and e-liquid sectors. With over 8 years of experience, we are constantly growing and traveling the globe to promote our products and brands.

Our people are the driving force of our company. That’s why we hire talented, like-minded individuals who are keen to learn more and progress within our company. Every day we are developing, improving, and creating new products across our existing brands. From building new products from scratch or launching completely new brands, there is always something exciting going on.

Due to growth we are hiring for another mixologist

Mixology is a busy environment at the beginning of all our production processes. Following precise recipes and Standard operating Procedures to create the liquids, gels, pastes and powders that are then packaged for our decerning clients. This role requires a cool head, self-motivation, accuracy, diligence, a flexible and agile mind and a head for figures. We work in a fast paced environment where a combination of speed and attention to detail is paramount.

We need someone who is a clear & quick thinker in this hands-on role. You will be a valued player in this small but key department.

Responsibilities:

Converse daily with Line Manager to determine priorities and changes to plans

Take daily information, commit and issue materials and print production documentation – Work Orders – using our ERP (Materials Management System)

Follow SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures) and precise recipes to deliver desired products for packaging and shipping to our clients

Complete Work Orders on ERP

Inform Production/Warehouse of material availability

Establish and maintain great housekeeping within the department – a place for everything and everything in its place.

Essential Skills/Experience

· Must be numerate GCSE maths grade C or higher

· Must be literate, able to read and write fluently in the English language – you may be asked to create reports or documentation to be shared with line manager/co-workers etc

· Great attention to detail, recipes are measured down to 4 decimal places, so high levels of accuracy are required

· Calm under pressure, this is a high paced role with minimum supervision, self management is a key attribute

· Experience in stock management

· Clean, tidy, organised, this is a small but key department, mostly within a clean room environment

· Basic computer skills Microsoft office, MRP/ERP, warehouse stock management systems

· Accurate data entry

Desirable skills/Experience

· Attention to detail

· Problem solving skills

· Active listening

· Strong and flexible work ethic - the plan changes regularly

· Calm under pressure

· Able to act with minimum supervision – self motivated

· Determined and accurate approach to work

· Willingness to learn, able to suggest improvements to the process

· Previous experience of working in a ‘food’ manufacturing environment working within a HACCP managed environment

· Manual handling skills

The work is a mix of detailed assembly of recipes and some manual handling of finished/mixed product, some physical strength is required. Being mainly based in a cleanroom environment, PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) is almost always worn. High levels of personal hygiene are essential.

Hours are 07:50-17:00

40 hours per week @ £11.50 per hour on a zero hour contract