Job Description

Production Operative -

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Job Title:

Production Operative

Business Unit:

KI

Reports to:

Production Team Leader

Job Level:

1

Department:

Operations

Location:

Keelings Business Units

Purpose of the Role:

To work as part of a high-performing production team, ensuring the manufacture of high-quality food products in a safe, efficient, and timely manner. The role involves operating on production lines, assembling, packing, and handling products while maintaining excellent standards in food safety and hygiene.

Key Accountabilities & Responsibilities:

Health & Safety & Food Safety Compliance: -

Ensure compliance with all UK health & safety regulations, ensuring all team members wear the correct PPE and follow safe working practices. Ensure the site is audit-ready at all times and maintain an audit-ready culture. Promote and uphold a clean and organised workspace, following "clean as you go" policies and general manufacturing best practices (GMP). Ensure the correct and effective use of machinery, reporting any damage or malfunctions to the Engineering team immediately. Enforce compliance with food safety, food hygiene standards, and customer specifications, ensuring all colleagues follow protocols. Ensure work areas meet hygiene and allergen control requirements.

Production & Quality:

Operate production line tasks, including feeding raw materials into machinery, assembling products, and packaging goods according to customer specifications. Ensure all work meets food safety and quality control standards, promptly reporting any issues to the Team Leader. Conduct basic quality checks (e.g., product weight, packaging integrity) and escalate concerns where necessary.

Efficiency & Waste Reduction:

Work efficiently to meet production targets, minimising downtime and waste. Follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) to ensure maximum efficiency on the line. Suggest improvements to processes and practices where applicable.

Teamwork & Flexibility

Attend training and team briefings to stay updated on operational changes. Work cross-functionally across the operation to support shifting business needs. Carry out other reasonable duties as required to meet business needs.

Role Specification and Technical Competencies

Strong attention to detail and ability to follow food safety and quality procedures at all times. Ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding environment. A team player with good communication skills. Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic. Experience in food production or FMCG is preferred but not essential (full training provided). A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Behavioural Competencies

Drive for Results Be Responsible, Ensure Accountability Teamwork & Collaboration Learn to Grow




The post holder is required to understand and adhere to Keelings Values


People Matter Teamwork Integrity * Passion for Achievement