Overall, Purpose of the Role
A Machine Minder at Gosh is responsible for overseeing and maintaining production machinery to ensure smooth operations. You will be ultimately responsible for setting up machinery, monitoring the manufacturing machinery, ensuring machines run efficiently, safely and produce high-quality food products in line with company standards.
This role requires technical knowledge, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail. This role reports directly to the Shift Leader however will have a dotted line to the engineering team.
This is a permanent factory-based role, which will require certain level of flexibility regarding working hours based on business requirement.
Skills, Experience & Professional Qualifications Required
Previous experience in a food manufacturing environment.
Experience of monitoring and maintaining productivity of production lines within a manufacturing environment
Basic mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
Have great attention to detail, and possess the ability to effectively manage simultaneous projects
Possess a proactive, can-do attitude, full of great ideas and able to get stuff done autonomously.
Desire to achieve results and drive continuous improvement.
Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Have the ability to adapt and think on your feet
Positive attitude and self-motivated
Reliable and independent. Being able to work alone, unsupervised
Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written.
Flexible and adaptable to changes in priorities and demands
Team worker
High Level of Integrity
Continuous Improvement
Experience of building, motivating, developing, and improving a team
IOSH Certified (or equivalent)
Key Responsibilities
Operating Equipment:
Set up, run and monitor machines to maintain efficiency.
Take responsibility for the documented Start Up Checks at the beginning of each shift
Escalate complex technical and engineering faults by following the escalation process
Forward planning by using the Supply Chain Plan to anticipate foreseeable changeovers and prep the machinery/lines in advance.
Custodian of machine settings and product information and ensure the correct settings are used.
When lines are idle, set up is required for future production to avoid delays.
Record production data and machine performance.
Manage machine change overs e.g. adjusting settings for different production runs.Troubleshooting & Repairs:
Identifying and troubleshooting minor mechanical faults, root cause, performing minor repairs, and escalating major issues when necessary
Liaise with engineering team to ensure any PPM inspections are completed and logged on E maint.
Continuous line maintenance including but not limited to, oiling, lubricating, cleaning, resetting
Perform routine start-up checks and autonomous tasks such as clean, inspect, lubricate on machines to ensure optimal performance.
Take ownership of the 'maintenance hand back' forms by ensuring they are filled in and in placeQuality Control:
Ensuring products meet company standards and food safety regulations.
Ensure production output meets quality and safety standards.Food Safety and Compliance
Clean as you go.
Maintain a safe, clean and tidy work environment to minimise risk
Follow health and safety protocols at all times preventing hazards.General
Provide on the job training to operators
Cover for colleagues within the team.
Carry out any other relevant task assigned by engineer and factory management
Work collaboratively with production and engineering teams.
Support in covering Shift Manager during peak periods or during absences.
Shifts
Monday to Friday
6am to 2 pm -£15.25
or
2 pm to 10 pm -£15.85
or
10 pm to 6am -£16.12
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