Job Description

About LWS

At LWS we supply a variety of major supermarket and processing customers through our purpose-built factories and distribution centre that we prepare award winning whole produce and prepared produce. You can find further details on our produce at https://www.lwmsalads.co.uk/produce/.

Purpose

The purpose of this role is to ensure the machines within the production area are served with the correct tooling and maintained to a high standard, ensuring the delivery of the production schedule by leading their team through supervision, instruction, and training. This is an active team player role and will be expected to run a line during spells of absence and holiday cover.

Role and Responsibilities

General

Follow the company processes and procedures in relation to food safety, allergen control, protective clothing and maintain good manufacturing practices throughout the shift

Follow the clean as you go policy and maintain high standards of personal hygiene

Clean the production, peripheral areas, and equipment within those areas in line with site standards and customer specification

Deliver high standards of quality ensuring products are produced in line with site standards and customer specification

Adhere to plan and keep the production downtime to a minimum

Complete product changeovers in a timely manner

Perform checks such to a high standard

Assist in machinery fault finding and problem solving

Liaise with engineers and team leaders with regard to lines performance and issues

Complete and submit documentation accurately and in a timely manner to ensure traceability is maintained

Minimise the environmental impact by following the company waste disposal procedures

Support new product development process

Meet the relevant KPIs and targets assigned by line manager

Assist in day-to-day operation and provide cover and support to other operatives if necessary

Weigh, seal, and pack retail finished goods to the customer specifications and company procedures

Complete mandatory CCP checks ensuring products are within tolerances/specification

Skilled and knowledgeable in the following Machinery: Multi-head Weighers, Depositors, Metal Detectors, Check Weighers, Tray Sealing and Vertical Bagging machines

Deliver the company standard KPI: UPM, CCP, Downtime, Give-a-way, Re-Work and Line Hygiene

Report and escalate faulty machinery

Operate all Machinery to the Manufacturer guide lines

Ownership and fully responsible for the Line Equipment/Machinery

Completing mandatory Pre-Operational Checks, never use faulty Machinery

Health and Safety

Carry out assigned tasks and duties in a safe manner in accordance with instructions and to comply with safety rules/procedures/ regulations and report any unsafe practice or condition

Report any accident, near-miss, dangerous occurrence, or dangerous condition to the line manager

Obtain and use the correct tools/equipment for the work and do not use any that are unsafe or damaged

Report any tolls/equipment issues

Ensure that all guards are securely fixed, and that all safety equipment and personal protective clothing/equipment provided are used

Not to operate any plant or equipment unless authorised and trained

Notes

Due to the development and changing nature of production requirements within the business it is essential to be flexible and to carry out occasional or new tasks as required

In addition to these functions, employees may be assigned to other tasks and will be expected to perform any reasonable requests

Role Requirements

Essential

- Ability to follow safe working practices and instructions

- Ability to multi-task and prioritise workload

- Attention to details and accuracy

- Ability to work in a team

- Ability to communicate effectively

- Work well under time pressure

- Ability to solve problems

- Continuous improvement mind-set and coming forward with improvement ideas

- Good knowledge of mechanical processes

- Good numerical skills

- Proficient IT competences, including Microsoft Office, Word and Excel

- Capable of delivering reports using excel

- Understanding of a safe working environment

- Fluent English language, both verbal and written

- Willingness to enhance induvial knowledge in areas of development

Desirable

- Level 2 Food Safety and Hygiene

- ESOL Level 1/2 or equivalent

- Experience of working in a food manufacturing environment

- Engineering background

Personal Attributes

- Energetic and enthusiastic

- Self-motivated

- Flexible attitude

- Excellent communication both verbal and written

- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail

- Ability to set and manage expectations

- Ability to build rapport and trust with co-workers at all levels

- Self-motivate and initiate independent tasks

- Drive positive change by a can do and enthusiastic attitude

- Follow instructions and processes by managing your time efficiently

- Team player

Job Specifics:

13.34 per hour 4 on 4 off 11 hour days 20 days holiday
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.34 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person