Production Lead Technician

Role Profile and Person Specification

Job title: Production Lead Technician – Distillation Team
Reports to: Production Team Leader
Job grade: B

Job Purpose

The successful candidate will:

• Operate plant and equipment (various levels of complexity), to mix, manufacture, transfer, and pack product.

•Weighing and blending of ingredients as per formulation and manufacturing instructions.

• Packaging of finished products to company standards. Ensure accuracy of records and documentation is in line with defined company standards.

• Provide and deliver training to technicians as required.

• Handling / manufacturing products and raw materials by complying with the information within the MSDS’s, risk and COSHH assessments.

• Use of manual handling equipment available for moving heavy ingredients e.g., product drums and packs.

• Maintain high levels of hygiene and housekeeping, observing company policies and operating ‘clean-as-you-go’ practices consistent with HACCP, GMP and general BRC requirements.

• Escalation of out of spec items for remedial action.

• Ensure that when products are transferred to other Departments, they are in a suitable “fit for purpose” condition that meets the customer’s expectations.

• Liaising with the Production Team Leaders, reporting on progress, informing of issues.

• Keeping the Production Team Leaders aware of any shortfalls on raw materials to meet the plan and fully utilise the production equipment.

• Drive WCM activity within the department, supporting the Continuous Improvement culture.

• Provide Team Leader cover at Team Tier 1 meetings and at the 08.30 production review meeting.

• Provide Shift Cover as and when required – a 10% shift allowance will be payable

Essential criteria for this position are:

• Numerate and literate

• Operate basic processes and equipment

• A good understanding of quality control systems

• An understanding of food hygiene

• Experience within a manufacturing environment

• Operation of some detailed plant operations

• Experience of manufacturing processes

• Technical knowledge of production processes

• Technical understanding of complex equipment

• A knowledge of basic planning systems and demonstrated competence with task allocation

• Experience with training and development of new employees.

• The ability to communicate openly with multiple functions across the business.

Desirable criteria for this position are:

• Distillation experience

• Previous work experience in a BRCGS regulated environment

For a full job description please contact HR. For any questions about this vacancy, contact Simon Downey. The closing date for internal applications is Friday 14th March 2025.

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