Baltic Recruitment are currently recruiting for a PermanentProduction Operative, for a client located in Newton Aycliffe. Reporting into the Section Leader and Production Manager. Training can take upwards of 2 years to learn one production line so candidates must be willing to work for our client on a long-term basis - it can take 10 years to learn a variety of lines.
Production Operative Main Duties and Responsibilities:
*To manufacture weather seals in a safe manner.
*Replacement of raw materials to ensure continuous production
*Quality control checks on profiles
*To work in the section in a safe and efficient manner to achieve the Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Targets (OEE, Scrap, OTIF, Quality Standards, Throughput and Productivity).
*Work as part of the team on agreed objectives with Section Leader and Production Manager.
*Actively promote ’Best and safe Practice’ in all areas.
*Support Section Leader in achieving through objectives.
*Ensure informative handover is effectively communicated to succeeding operator, any points of note written, signed and dated; in handover book.
*5s Projects.
*Maintain high standard of housekeeping & H&S standards in dept & factory.
*Utilize equipment, plant, and materials in most effective manner.
*Prioritise work through production process.
*Identify waste & eradicate from process.
*Identify & remove re occurring quality/process issues in process.
*Any other duties deemed necessary by section leader.
Production Operative Applicants:
*Ability to communicate at all levels
*Team player
*Ability to impart knowledge to aid development
*Able to lift up to 20kg
*Able to work unsupervised or as part of a team
*Good dexterity and experience working with hand, air, and power tools
Personal Skills
*Good communication & interpersonal skills
*Creative problem-solving techniques
*Setting experience
*Helpful
*Excellent time keeping & attendance
*Self-motivated
*Customer orientated whilst understanding the company needs
*Practical and theoretical
Professional Skills
*Exposure to manufacturing environment
*Lean Tools / Techniques
*SAP experience
*Good with modern technology (computers)
*Any engineering backgrounds
*Experience with plastics
Company Benefits:
*3% attendance bonus
*PPE & Uniform
*Salary sacrifice scheme up to 7% contribution
Annual salary including 20% shift allowance: £30,850
Working a 3-shift pattern of 10pm to 6am, 6am to 2pm and 2pm to 10pm. First couple of weeks will be spent completing the relevant training/induction, during this period candidates will be working a day shift of 8am to 4pm.