Production Line Operative

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3 weeks ago
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Our client, a leading force in the household pharmaceuticals industry, require an experienced Production Line Operator. Priding themselves on delivering high-quality products that make everyday life safer and healthier, they are passionate, dedicated, and driven by innovation. To be considered for this Production Line Operative role you MUST have at least 1 year recent experience of working in an FMCG type production environment on a busy production line, in the chemical or pharmaceutical sector.

As a Production Line Operator you can expect to receive:
£28645 per annum
Excellent company benefits including: 25 days annual leave (plus bank holidays) and the opportunity to buy an additional 5 days leave, cycle to work scheme (after completion of probation), generous company pension scheme, Life Assurance, annual bonus scheme, Employee Assistance Programme/App, free parking, EV charging and subsidised canteen.
Rotating AM/PM Shifts (AM 06.00 to 13.36 Monday to Friday and PM 13.30pm to 22.00 Monday to Thursday and Friday 13.30 to 17.30).

Production Line Operator Requirements:
Educated to GCSE Level C or above or equivalent
At least 1 year previous experience in a production line or manufacturing environment
Experience of machine operation
Knowledge of GMP standards in a clean room environment
Experience of control measures and quality control in a GMP environment such as temperature control, weighing
Knowledge and experience of GMP cleaning procedures
Experience of working to SOPs
Strong attention to detail
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Good communication and teamwork skills
Knowledge of H&S
Experience of working on filling line would be advantageous

Production Line Operator Key Responsibilities:
Following defined Standard Operating Procedures and Departmental Instructions, to produce finished products that meet all the necessary specifications.
Complete documentation in a neat, accurate and timely manner, as detailed in relevant procedures.
Provide backup resource for other areas within the company, governed by production demands.
Participate in line/area/machine changeovers and ensure that they are completed safely, efficiently and successfully using defined procedures.
To work alongside the Machine Technician, problem solving, troubleshooting, routine Preventative Planned Maintenance (PPM) and to ensure equipment operates in an increasingly efficient manner to maximise output.
Ensure compliance with GMP and Health and Safety guidelines.
Operate the motorized runabout and reach trucks.
Ensure line performance is monitored and measured by using Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) and set Key Performance Indicators (KPI's).
Actively get involved in daily briefings with your team including the Short Cycle Control (SCC), setting daily targets and reviewing past performance.

Press APPLY now if you would like to be considered for this great opportunity with an Top Employer 2023 and 2024.

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities

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