Job Description

Core Purpose

Reporting to the Ancillary Team Leader, the Ancillary Operator will:

Process and manufacture spirit on time to the correct specification for Bottling. This is inclusive of making the spirit available at the line.

Unload/load tankers of spirit as per the plan. Set up the Maturation Warehouse facilities to accommodate the achievement of spirit availability on time to support the tanker and bottling programs

Ensure sufficient space exists to allow the Distillery to function as desired. Process spirit for onsite filling or tanker delivery.

Assist in effective management of IBC and remnant stocks

Effectively manage data in Operations to ensure that HMRC guideline losses or gains are not exceeded

Assist in ensuring that DRAMS stocks reflect the actual situation

Work Content

Manufacture spirit to the required specification as per customer expectation

Ensure that the filtering system has pads changed in line with CCP guidelines

Take part as necessary in NCR investigation and root cause identification

Effectively plan daily activity to ensure that sufficient spirit is available for Bottling on time and to the correct specification and identify possible shortages

Effectively plan to facilitate the loading/unloading of tankers to the best vat location for onward processing

Work closely with Warehousing and Bottling Hall staff to ensure that current plan is understood and achieved

Input into effective scheduling: identifying potential spirit or equipment utilisation issues

Continuous Improvement - actively take part in process improvement activity and identify to Line Manager possible areas for improvement

Flexible in approach to requests for overtime if required

Experience

Essential

Excellent communication skills

Computer literacy: windows-based software

Effective planner of workload

Problem solving capability

Good team player

Capability to think on your feet

Experience

Essential

High level of manufacturing process knowledge

Understanding of operating a SCADA interface system

Desirable

Understanding of spirit accounting processes would be advantageous

Competent operator of a SCADA interface system

Understanding of computer control systems

Education

Essential

Literacy and numeracy skills to an extent which enables clear and professional communication

Educated to a good secondary standard, preferably with Process Engineering knowledge

Profile

Essential

Results focused with strong attention to detail and accuracy

Customer focused

Logical and methodical approach to problem solving

Highly analytical

Good communicator at all levels

Sound knowledge of IT systems and packages

Flexible approach with the ability to work on own initiative

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Casual dress Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Sick pay
Application question(s):

Do you have an understanding of operating a SCADA interface system? What is your salary expectation?
Work Location: In person