Quality Line Controller - Shifts
Barnsley Plant
Role description
Detect container defects relevant to line for which responsibility is held to ensure containers meet customer requirements.
Responsibilities:
1. Gauge the bottles in order to ensure they meet the necessary specifications in accordance with the procedures stated in the Company Quality Manual.
2. Carry out visual checks of the bottles each hour in order to detect any occurring defects so that they can be dealt with as quickly as possible in order to minimise loss.
3. Communicate with the hot end verbally and via APS, in order to resolve problems quickly and effectively. Report any occurrences in APS in order to maintain an accurate reference point.
4. Carry out specified tests, pressure, coating and weight at regular intervals in order to ensure that bottles meet necessary specifications, and that quality is maintained.
5. Observe the performance of the cold end equipment both directly and via PIC and APS reacting to any changes to avoid quality or efficiency problems.
6. Report any equipment or mechanical malfunctions as quickly as possible to the correct persons to minimise downtime and maintain efficiency. Assist during and after a job change in order to establish and maintain effective operations.
Required skills / qualifications:
7. Understanding of the relevant terminology relating to defects, specification and process. Understanding of work instructions and procedures:
8. Manual Inspection, Automatic Inspection, Manual Specification
9. Packaging
10. Packed Ware Audit/Rework
11. Job Change
12. Understanding of specifications of the Company Quality Plan
13. Understanding of standard operating/quality control procedures and familiarity with inspection equipment and work areas.
What we offer
Competitive salary based on Grade 5 of the harmonised pay scales; Salary min £37,000 Max £39,1935 (inclusive of shift allowance)
Salary sacrifice pension scheme with up to 10% matched contributions
AXA Healthcare Scheme
12hr days/nights shifts when working the 5 crew 12-hour shift rota, holidays are built into the
shift 5 crew rota.
An environment where we support the development and progression of our employees, tailored to the
individual’s aspirations and business opportunities.
Health and wellbeing initiatives, such as Occupational Health and cycle to work scheme.
Family friendly policies and Company Sick Pay, after qualifying period.
Role Profile available on request.
This role is open to internal and external applicants.
Internal candidates must apply via myArdagh.
About Ardagh Group
Ardagh Groupis a global leader in metal and glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of almost $10 billion. Today we have a presence across Europe, Africa and the Americas.
14. Did you know that Ardagh produce many of the beverage cans and bottles you drink your favourite beverages from?
15. Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
16. Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?
Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and have a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact whilst remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible.
We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated.
Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!
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