Skilled Plant Operative

Requisition ID: 54721 
Position Type: FT Permanent 
Workplace Arrangement:   

About the role

 

We have an exciting opportunity for a Skilled Plant Operative in our Kerry Team in Gainsborough, Lincolnshire. This role will be a direct step up and cover for the Line Leader so a good level of experience in people management and leadership will be required.

 

It is a full-time, permanent position with rotating shift pattern on continental shifts pattern of 2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am) and 4 days off.

 

You will be responsible for working as part of a team on rotational shifts on varying production lines, to ensure your designated area delivers against its KPI’s. This role will be great for someone with previous experience as Production Supervisor, Productive Operative, Line Operative, Factory Operative, and similar roles.

 

Where will you work?

The Gainsborough site consists of 5 integrated plants, where we produce variety of products, like flours, batters, and ingredients of meat-free food. Its history dates to 1963, when the first Flour Milling Plant was established. It became part of a Kerry Family in 1997 and went through significant investments and improvements. The Gainsborough site is based close to Gainsborough Lea Road train station (13 minutes by walk) and has onsite parking.

 

What will you do?

 

Your responsibilities as the Skilled Plant Operative will include:

 

• Taking care of a production area.
• Delivering production plan through team work on shifts.
• Adhering to Food Manufacturing Safety and Quality Standards.
• Supporting implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
• Being responsible for equipment efficiencies, waste, and materials.
• Supporting team leading activities.

 

What do you need to be successful?

 

• Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally within FMCG (required).
• Forklift truck experience and qualification (reach /counterbalance) (desirable).
• Experience of working with teams of 16-20 people (desirable).
• Good understanding and interpretation of data (required).
• General education in math’s and good communication skills (required).
• Basic IT Skills covering: Excel, Word, Outlook (required); SAP (desirable).
• Ability to work under pressure within a high-performance, fast-moving environment (required).
• Food production experience and food safety certificate (desirable).
• Continuous Improvement qualification (desirable).
• Experience in leadership (desirable).

 

Why Join Us?

• Competitive pay with shift allowance.
• Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
• Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
• Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
• Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
• OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
• OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enrol once a year.
• MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
• Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.

 

Get in touch today by clicking on the apply button!

About KerryKerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across the world. Our vision is to be our customers' most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.

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