Factory Supervisor

KP Snacks Ltd ,
Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire

Overview

Successful candidates will be required to work within a line structure and operate on a rotating shift basis (days, afternoons and nights) reporting into a Line Lead, undertaking the following: · Competently operate numerous machines including packing and poppers · Take personal responsibility for health and safety and challenge others on H&S and Hygiene when it is not being adhered to · Help to generate and maintain compliance to JOP’s/ Risk Assessments. Carry out work in a standardised way · Minimise waste and re-cycle all product effectively · Maintain high standards of Hygiene and Housekeeping · Carry out & record quality checks ensuring appropriate action is taken when parameters are out of spec · Strip, clean and rebuild equipment as required · Carry out CILs on relevant equipment · Support Maintenance Leads/ TC’s on planned plant maintenance · Report plant performance using appropriate company systems and ensure action on/communication of non-conformance issues · Ensure operational key information is effectively communicated to colleagues and other shift Teams · Carry out duties and tasks across the factory as deemed necessary and suitable to reduce idle time · Complete routine checks, fault identification and mechanical/electrical repairs · Assist in/carry out PPM’s and action required follow up work · Gather and store line data/documentation and apply it as part of the problem solving process · To be an on-line trainer · Coordinate activities of team in minor breakdown situations or abnormal operating conditions · Effectively contribute to improved line performance and efficiencies · Maintain excellent housekeeping, health & safety and hygiene standards · Carry out all testing procedures for product as and when required · Cleaning of the units after a changeover or for a shut down · Fully engage with the IWS ways of working principles Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience: · Numerical and Literate ability · Ability to organise and prioritise the workload as required · Willingness to be trained in multiple disciplines within the Advanced Team Member role · Excellent team working skills · Development of interpersonal skills e.g. ability to communicate with all levels of the business, self-motivator, ability to work on own initiative, acceptance of responsibility, commitment to and for the success of the business, continually seeks improvement · Understanding of the format of a perfect packet · Understanding the need to control job processes and the need to pay attention to quality detail