Job Title
Process Operator
Shift
Mon-Fri: 3 shift rotation (8hr shift, 1 week days, 1 week PM, 1 week Nights).
Location
Plaistow Wharf
Reports To
Process Shift Supervisor
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.
POSITION SCOPE
Processing of raw ingredients to produce value added products for the Plaistow packing lines and Bulk Customers, including LGS & flavoured blends on a shift basis.
POSITION STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES AND KEY DELIVERABLES
1. 12 packaging lines with many varied SKUs, and complex syrup processing equipment.
2. Approximately 20,000 tonnes throughput per annum of high value sugar base products that are distributed to customers in the UK and worldwide
3. 30 million units of syrup products per year
4. 2000 tonnes of small packet dry sugar and sweetener products per year
5. Meet or exceed energy and water index whilst ensuring zero accidental sugar losses to sewer
DETAILED ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
6. Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ standards including thorough knowledge of the dangers of bulk chemicals (e.g. acid, salt, carbon, soda, filteraid, resin) and the associated product and environmental risks.
7. Achievement of required processing volume whilst maintaining process specifications such as brix, colour, pH, ash, hardness. Control of process critical control points and process inputs (syrup and chemical.)
8. Perform testing and maintain test records for traceability.
9. Perform sampling and maintain water quality and records for process utilities such as the cooling tower, steam boilers and water softeners.
10. Providing flexible cover for the Process Shift Supervisor.
11. Preparing flavoured syrup/sauce blends by recipe against required specification.
12. Loading of bulk and return tankers and blending of process ingredients to recipe, ensuring hygiene standards.
13. Controlled material release of all syrup products by filter & visual check of which under 'concession' is minimised by maintaining tight specifications.
14. Adherence to BRC and customer standards with accurate recording of operational data.
15. SHHEQ standards and records understood and maintained for product traceability and audit requirements.
16. Control of retained retail pack samples and customer bulk samples, for traceability exercises.
17. Thorough knowledge of all syrup packing lines and utilities on site for hygiene, routing of lines, routine testing & trouble shooting.
18. Be actively involved with the sites Continuous Improvement Program by monitoring and driving triggers
19. Liaise with internal stakeholders
ESSENTIAL CAPABILITIES (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES)
20. Must possess good prioritising, analytical and team working skills.
21. Supervisory experience beneficial.
22. Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the business.
23. Self-motivated with the ability to take responsibility for making decisions which can have a major impact on production, flexibility, labour & costs.
24. Good computer skills especially MS Word & Excel.
25. High level of numeracy & literacy.
26. Ability to provide basic holiday/sick cover for the Plaistow Shift Supervisor.
ESSENTIAL WORK EXPERIENCES
27. Detailed knowledge of complex process operations.
DESIRED WORK EXPERIENCES
28. High level of proficiency in the SAP system to include: Inventory, C of A, & production modules.
29. High level of proficiency in the Truck Scale system to include weight variance, picking & assigning.
30. CI capability/experience
ESSENTIAL EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
31. GCSE ‘A’ level standard, preferably in Chemistry and/or another science.
32. Worked within a FMCG/Food Manufacturing organisation
DESIRED EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
33. Educated to HND