Job Overview
Support the Production Shift Leaders by carrying out production activities across the bandage, knitting and weaving areas, ensuring that breakdowns or running issues are reported to the Production Shift Leader and Production Technicians as appropriate. Provide support, training and guidance for new and training operatives on operation of machinery and ways of working to promote safe working practices whilst maximising efficiency. Propose improvements to machinery, layout, working practices and methodology to maximise production efficiencies in line with our continuous improvement culture. These activities will require good communication skills and a strong sense of team work and a good work ethic.
Duties
The post holder will support the delivery of the Production Team's key objectives through activities which include but are not limited to the following: Rotating shift pattern 6am-2pm, 2pm-10pm & 10pm-6am.
Production & Maintenance
· Convert raw materials into semi-finished goods following agreed processes and practices to maximise efficiencies and minimise costs.
· Use relevant machinery (bandage knitting machines & bandage weaving machines.) safely and effectively reporting any machine issues promptly and appropriately
· Deal with machine stoppages, material replenishment and re-threading of machinery
· Demonstrate speed and dexterity when dealing with yarn related machine stoppage and re-threading of machinery with excellent attention to detail
· Escalate breakdowns to the Bandage Knitting & Weaving Technicians or Production Shift Leader as required to minimise down time
· Escalate any material supply issues to the Production Shift Leader as required
· Engage in routine maintenance tasks in line with your capabilities and the expectations of the role
· Engage in machine cleaning tasks in line with your capabilities and the expectations of the role
· Conduct regular quality checks and ensure that any issues are escalated to the Production Shift Leader in a timely manner
· Provide samples for testing as required by the Quality Team
· Demonstrate a flexible attitude, moving work location and changing activities in line with business needs
· Ensure that the product being manufactured meets the high quality standards expected by our Team and our Customers
· Ensure that production is completed in an efficient manner with the lowest possible waste
· Demonstrate excellent communication skills whilst positively engaging with other Production Team Members and the wider business
· Promote a positive team spirit
Continuous Improvement
· Share best practice and contribute to continuous improvement activities
· Suggest improvements to existing processes and procedures
· Promote the reduction of energy consumption in the workplace
· Reduce, reuse and recycle materials where possible and where necessary to dispose of materials carefully to ensure Company compliance with legal obligations
Health & Safety
· The health and safety of our colleagues is of paramount importance, all activities will be carried out with this in mind
· Adhere to all health and safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
· Ensure that the equipment and machinery is in a safe condition
· Promote safe behaviours and good housekeeping in your work area
· Report any safety or quality hazards immediately
· Ensure that all colleagues adhere to all health and safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
· Ensure that all visitors and external contractors adhere to all health and safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
· Operate under permit to work schemes where appropriate (confined spaces, working at height, hot work etc.)
· Report all accidents as required
· Raise Near misses as required
People
· Support colleagues with best practice, guidance and training as required to maximise production efficiency.
· Provide holiday and absence cover for colleagues as required
· Embody our core values of Learning Organisation, Winning Mindset & Engaged Teams
Personal Professional development
· Annually focus on competency and skills development
· Agree objectives for progression at annual appraisal
General responsibilities
· Promote a positive team spirit
· Demonstrate the ability to work autonomously
Qualifications
Due to the flexibility of working hours required, must be able to travel to work without using public transport.
Experience of working as part of a team
Works in an organised manner
Must be able to demonstrate a high level of dexterity and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Effective communication skills
Ability to maintain a professional attitude at all times
Demonstrated understanding of safe working practices within a production environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £14.49 per hour
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Free flu jabs
* Free parking
* Life insurance
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Hosiery: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person