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Production Area Coordinator

Worthington
2 weeks ago
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Production Area Coordinator

Wigan

£31,449.60

Monday – Thursday 6am – 6pm

My Client who are a leading manufacturer within their field, is seeking an experienced Production Area Coordinator to join their team due to continued growth and expansion. The main purpose of the Production Area Coordinator is to ensure all Yard /Compound and Production areas are maintained to a high standard

Production Area Coordinator experience:

Ability to follow Manufacturing Instructions
Numeracy Skills
Forklift Truck experience
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Willingness to comply with safety and quality regulations, including wearing and maintaining PPE
A desire to work with team members to improve processes and product quality
Troubleshooting issues with production equipment and processes
Working with other team members to complete the production process
Flexible approach to working
Good understanding of sampling and product testing
Experience of working in a chemical / process type industry
Ideally have experience working on a COMAH will be advantageous
Ideally have an understanding of chemical processes

Production Area Coordinator Duties:

Maintain Housekeeping Standards in all areas of Plant / Yards / Compound
Assist and support in carrying out stock take as directed by the Production Supervisor of all Raw Materials required for Production Bulk Storage, Drums etc
Offloading of delivery Tankers
Loading of collection Tankers
Stocktake Gaff Bags to maintain pre-set stock levels as directed by the Production Supervisors that shortages may be ordered, and levels maintained
Monitor and keep in good order spill kit stations and grit boxes around the site
General upkeep and housekeeping of all yard / compound areas
Check heating plan and ensure materials are pre heated for Production
Participate in the labelling and stock management of IBCs in the compound
Participate in the Solvent recovery programme and its subsequent labelling
Assist and support when required in process and operational activities associated with batch filtration
Assist and support when required in filtering products according to details and instructions stated on the formulation batch sheet and specification, and to report in writing any deviations from these procedures immediately to your supervisor
Assist with any ad hoc production duties on the plant
Cover for Jobs in Production areas as required by Production Supervisor
Carry out additional duties not yet listed above and assist where required

Key Words:

Production Area Coordinator, Production Area Coordinator Op, Production Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Chemical Production Coordinator

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