Production Operative

The Princes Group has over 7,000 employees with offices and production sites in the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Poland, France and Mauritius. Princes manufactures 350 different food and drink products responsibly sourced and enjoyed by consumers every day. None of this would be possible without striving to be an employer of choice, where our colleagues are proud to represent our business

Job Purpose

Contribute to optimal efficiency of specific line(s) by focusing on quality,
production, hygiene, housekeeping and any relevant machine issues.
Support Bradford site vision, to be the home of operational excellence and the customer’s first choice soft drinks manufacturer

Working a continental shift pattern

Principal Responsibilities

• Employee must demonstrate they can operate, one or more of the following:
  • Filler
    • SBO / Krupp
    • D8 and D9 Modular Labeller
    • Train, develop and support level 1 & 2 Operators to operate SBO, Combi, Krupp, Filler, Premix and Pasteurisers
    • Maintain personal and plant hygiene by applying manual cleaning procedures to the required standards whilst undertaking designated task
    • Maintain food safety and hygiene standards
    • Communicate and co-operate with colleagues in order to achieve goals and maintain product quality.
    • Proactively recognise and resolve faults within the appropriate timescales and where applicable, ensure the appropriate person has been notified
    • Accurately complete all reporting and recording procedures applicable to designated tasks.
    • Monitor and maintain product quality standards.
    • Perform any other duties required by Manufacturing Team Leader

General Responsibilities

• Understand and take an active role in lean manufacturing work practices including 5S, AM and problem solving (including root cause analysis), to drive continuous improvement activity throughout the site
• You must exercise reasonable skill and care for the health and safety of yourself and other people at work and you must not interfere with or obstruct anything provided in the interests of health and safety at work.
• The incumbent should demonstrate behaviours which are in line with the site values & help to improve the Quality, Safety & Environmental culture.
• Support the business in working towards delivering our ethical trading and human rights vision.
• When engaging with internal and external stakeholders (such as consumers, customers or suppliers) maximise any potential opportunities to communicate Princes’ ethical trade and human rights approach.

These are the key daily tasks, not a comprehensive list of all tasks undertaken by the job holder. Flexibility is required by the business & this will be agreed with the individual’s line manager

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• In depth knowledge of operation SBO, Combi, Krupp, Filler, Premix and Pasteurisers and D8/D9 Labeller
• Ability to operate and train others to use Labeller, Case Packer, Palletiser, Wrapper
• Understanding of factory safety and hygiene procedures
• Understanding of continuous improvement work practices and where required, conduct 5s audits and deliver Kaizen’s
• Participation in HSE audits and play an active role in H&S initiatives
• Possess the ability to work productively, efficiently & effectively with initiative
• To work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail and quality.