Our client is a long established wood manufacturing company. Having quadrupled in size over recent years, they are constantly pursuing new ways to improve the services and products they offer. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operator to join the team.
This is the ideal role for a Production Operative looking to develop their career within an excellent, rapidly growing manufacturer.
As an Production Operator, your duties will include:
• Ensure the airbags are of the correct pressure to ensure the correct amount of bark is removed
• When required, communicate with both the AKE and Loading shovel operator when a requirement of logs being loaded over during periods of downtime, this MUST be agreed by the shift manager
• Monitor the cameras at all times to ensure efficient running of product
• When changing product, mark the first log to indicate the change and inform the AKE operator of this
• At the start of the day, ensure the blades are fitted correctly
• Record all downtime correctly
• When changing sizes, ensure an operator has been requested to check the measurements of the new product.
• Ensure logs are delivered on to the log deck efficiently to maintain a consistent level of product reducing the risk of crossed logs
• Ensure a consistent production flow, use the correct timings and log gaps to maximise productivity
• Ensure all logs enter the machine correctly by turning the log when required to maintain efficient running of the machine and to gain the best quality from each log
• Monitor the cameras at all times to ensure efficient running of the machine
• Ensure that machines are running to agreed standards of speed, cleanliness and quality
• Efficient and safe production methods adhered to at all times
• Ensure deviation/errors are accurately reported and resolved with team leader
• Liaise with Engineers regarding breakdowns of equipment ensuring minimum downtime
• Help achieve all Production daily targets
• Seeks “Continuous Improvement” through innovation and a generation of new ideas and approaches.
• Isolates problem areas and puts forward suggestions and ideas for improving existing systems and procedures.
To be considered for the role of Job Title, you must have:
Experience within Production and/or Machine Operator
and FLT certificate
Additionally, you might also have experience in modern lean manufacturing techniques •Experience in a culture that has moved from reactive to proactive
To apply for the role of Production Operator , please apply via the button or link shown. If your skills and experience meet with this requirement, we will contact you to discuss the position in further detail.
Additional Keywords: Machine Operator, Production, Wood, CNC, Forklift License, Warehouse, FMCG