About the role
We have an exciting opportunity for a Plant Operative to join our Kerry Team in Gainsborough, Co. Lincolnshire.
It is a full-time, permanent position on continental shift pattern of 2 days (6am-6pm), 2 nights (6pm-6am) and 4 days off.
You will be responsible for working as part of a team on rotational shifts on varying production lines, to ensure your designated area delivers against its KPI’s.
This role is ideal for someone with previous experience as a Productive Operative, Line Operative, Factory Operative, or similar roles, especially in a food manufacturing environment. Training and complementary certifications will be provided as needed.
Where will you work?
The Gainsborough site consists of 5 integrated plants, where we produce variety of products, like flours, batters, and ingredients of meat-free food. Its history dates to 1963, when the first Flour Milling Plant was established. It became part of a Kerry Family in 1997 and went through significant investments and improvements. The Gainsborough site is based close to Gainsborough Lea Road train station (13 minutes by walk) and has onsite parking.
What will you do?
Your responsibilities as the Plant Operative will include:
* Maintain a production area.
* Deliver the production plan.
* Adhere to Food Manufacturing Safety and Quality Standards.
* Input production data into trackers using Microsoft Office software on daily basis.
* Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques.
* Be responsible for equipment efficiencies, waste, and materials.
What do you need to be successful?
* Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment, ideally within FMCG (required).
* Good understanding and interpretation of data (required).
* General education in maths and good communication skills. (required).
* Good IT skills covering: Excel, Word, Outlook (required); SAP (desirable).
* Self-confident and decisive (required).
* Ability to work under pressure within a high-performance, fast-moving environment (required).
* Food production experience and food safety certificate (desirable).
* Continuous Improvement qualification (desirable).
* Forklift truck experience and qualification (reach /counterbalance) (desirable).
In Kerry we benefit from the knowledge of our colleagues who bring a diverse range of cultures, backgrounds, lifestyles and experiences. One team fostering an inclusive culture that, above all, inspires food and nourishes life. One culture where everyone brings their unique perspectives and experiences to help make us better, together. We are committed to nurturing an environment of positivity and inclusiveness, where everyone can be at their best, both personally and professionally.
Our recruitment, selection and assessment process are based on the skills and competencies of the specific roles and based entirely on merit. We are committed to and value Diversity and Inclusion in all recruitment processes within Kerry and do not discriminate based on gender, race, class, economic status, ethnic background, sexual orientation, age, political beliefs, veteran status, marital status or any other protected characteristic.
Why Join Us?
* Competitive pay with shift allowance.
* Employee benefit platform with discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more.
* Matched pension scheme up to 10%.
* Employee Assistance Program, supporting your emotional, physical, nutritional and financial wellbeing.
* Inspiring People - Kerry's Global Recognition Program.
* OurVoice, opportunity to share your feedback on the work environment every year.
* OurShare, Kerry share plan available to all employees, with option to enrol once a year.
* MyCommunity, have one day per year to volunteer for a worthwhile cause.
* Friendly team focused on continuous improvements and safety.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's leading taste and nutrition partner for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical sectors. Every day, we work behind the scenes with customers to solve the world's most complex food challenges with our diverse ingredients, technologies, and people. We do everything with passion and are constantly innovating to create an uncompromising future of healthier, tastier and more sustainable food. We want to be our customers' most valued partner, create a world of sustainable food and reach more than two billion consumers with sustainable food solutions by 2030.