Shift Operator

Job Title

Shift Operator

Direct report to

Shift Manager

Department

Production

Functional Report to

Production Manager

Location

Rugby

Number of direct subordinates

0

Working pattern and hours

4on 4off - days and nights.

• 2 Days - 7am to 7pm
• 2 Nights - 7pm to 7am

14 days of every 5 shift rotations (holiday allowance included in shift pattern)

Plus 6 “rota days” per year.

Position within Site or Function

Main Purpose of the Position

Key areas of responsibility will surround the operation of Production machinery. Ensure safety, quality and housekeeping are maintained during the production of Cans and carrying out regular quality checks

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure Health and Safety compliance and policies are adhered to.
• Ensure daily routine checks are completed and errors corrected in relation to area of responsibility.
• Ensure all relevant records for the work area are updated as per dictated frequency.
• Use SPC tools (such as APRISO) to ensure integrity of the can is controlled.
• Ensure housekeeping in the area is kept up to the required standard
• Carry out cleaning duties on and around the equipment.
• Ensure that spoilage from machines and equipment in the area of work is maintained below the required target levels.
• Carry out continuous improvement activities to improve efficiency and spoilage.
• Ensure material usages (ODM’s, spare parts, etc) in the work area are controlled.
• Continuously monitor equipment in the area to ensure efficiency of the production lines is maintained above the required target levels.
• Provide support for trials of new materials and / or equipment.
• Provide support for the installation or commissioning of new equipment
• Operate FLT as and when required.
• Carry out size changes and Diameter changes.
• Ensure Hygiene Management System compliance and policies are adhered to.
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Scope of Position

Budgets Responsible for

None

Contacts within Ardagh

Plant employees/contractors

Contacts outside of the Company

Professional Requirements

Qualifications

GCSE’s or equivalent including Maths and English

Languages

English, written and verbal

Computer Skills/literacy

MS Office packaging to include Word and Excel would be an advantage. FLT License or willing to                          train.

Experience/Attributes

• Ability to demonstrate safe working practices
• Good communicator, team worker and effective listener
• Previous experience working in a fast automation environment.
• Positive & ‘can do’ attitude
• Must be action orientated and a desire to achieve results / persevere.
• Must be flexible and with appropriate training be willing to work in other areas to support team members, occasionally at short notice.

Company Values

Inclusion ensures we are mindful of others, inviting contributions from everyone and valuing our diversity of thought. We all need to be comfortable and confident to be ourselves while at work.

Trust is earned by displaying personal attributes that show we are respectful, reliable, consistent and honest in our approach to others. It is built on mutual respect, personal integrity and transparency.

Teamwork is achieved with collaboration and open communication. Effective teamwork ensures we interact with colleagues in a mutually beneficial way and is important to building a strong business. Teams should be mindful of the impact their decisions have on other teams, and ultimately the business.

Excellence is constantly striving to improve ourselves and the business. It focuses on continuous improvement, innovation and sustainability