FUNCTION WITHIN THE BUSINESS The role of the Production Technician is to manufacture high quality blown film extruded film to the required customer standards whilst maintaining a safe working environment. PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE To ensure dedicated machines run with minimal scrap and downtime while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. RESPONSIBILITIES HEALTH & SAFETY • Manage Health & Safety requirements in accordance to the Company’s policy. • Promotion/awareness of the company H&S Policy. • Contribute in the improvement of H&S systems and practices within the department. • To attend H&S training courses to develop personal knowledge and skills. • Assisting management with updating Safe Working Procedures. • Identify and report any machine defects/problems to the Shift Manager / Team Leader or the Engineering Manager. PRODUCTION/QUALITY/ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT • Ensure the department is clean, tidy and safe at all times • Communicate with the Team Leader to ensure all changeovers are planned and to ensure all labour is provided to execute the changeovers with regards to SMED. • Complete job documentation as and when required. • Ensure all kags are always fully loaded and dosing in to blends where applicable. • Ensure all Operators are working safely and wearing all required PPE when needed. • Take responsibility for ensuring customer orders are set up to specification. • Operate all machinery within the department, including inline recycling machines. OPERATOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT • Liaise with the Team Leader and other employees at all levels to identify and assess training / schedules and development needs. • Attend self development training activities. • Assist with any machine difficulties an operator may be having, exhibiting an open, friendly approach and showing individuals how to overcome the problems in case of recurrence. OCCASIONAL TASKS • Support the Technical Team with plant / product trials • You may be required to work alternative shifts as required by the company • You may be required to carry out any other suitable additional duties that are commensurate with the skills, knowledge and experience of the employee SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Experience of working within a manufacturing environment Experience of H&S issues within a manufacturing environment Experience of delivering training to personnel (1-1, on-the-job) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills The ability to work unsupervised and be able to use own initiative Proficiency in IT –Navision, Excel, bpi in-house computer programmes The ability to handle multiple priorities to ensure deadlines/objectives are met The ability to form excellent working relationships at all levels and respect confidentiality Desirable skills, attributes and experience Knowledge of H&S legislation Knowledge of ISO Management systems Experience of recycling or the plastics industry Some mechanical knowledge of plastics processing machinery An interest in continuing their own personal development Environmental awareness