Production Operative
The Added Value Department of plasterboard plant at East Leake is an area that adds value to our manufactured plasterboard through secondary processes. The plasterboard is manufactured on site from raw materials, some of which are mined on site!
Working on a semi-automated production lines with a high level of autonomy you will be expected to maintain World Class Performance working either as an individual or as part of a small but high performing team.
What will I be doing in this role?
In this role you will be a key member of the continuous production team ensuring a continuous supply of quality products. That will include;
Championing Health and Safety best practice and identifying, reporting, and rectifying hazards.
Working a rotating (weekday) shift pattern of day shifts 6.00am - 6.00pm and nightshifts 6.00pm - 6.00am
Working autonomously, taking responsibility for a piece of machinery for your shift, following Standard Operating Procedures, carrying out autonomous maintenance, and general housekeeping.
Running regular quality checks though the production process. What kind of person are we looking for?
First and foremost, we always want to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working. In addition to the five Saint-Gobain attitudes we shared at the start, suitability for the role is always key - to perform well in this position you will;
Experience in continuous manufacturing or a faced paced manufacturing environment.
Be comfortable operating a forklift truck, handling up to 2 Tonne of product in a sizeable bulk and stowing carefully to standard for transport to our customers.
Have well developed communication skills, displaying these while on the production line, during hand-overs, and with the internal communication system (SCADA).
We encourage people to demonstrate mastering a position for a decent length of time with evidence of what improvements they have made for Safety, Quality, Business Performance and Ease of Operation.
Preferably come from a Lean environment and have experience or exposure to the likes of; 5 S, Kaizen, Six Sigma, World Class Management (WCM), etc… Are British Gypsum and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?
Saint-Gobain is the worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.
We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be, but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.
And what about flexibility?
The world of work is changing. At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role: flexible hours, job-sharing, part-time working, or anything else that matters to you. We can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting. But we do promise to listen.
If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you