Blending Operative

Job Location	Birstwith
Education	Not Mentioned
Salary	Competitive salary
Industry	Not Mentioned
Functional Area	Not Mentioned
Job Type	Permanent , full-time

Job Description

About the roleWe have a great opportunity for Blending Operatives in our blending plant in Kerry Birstwith, near Harrogate, North Yorkshire.This is a full-time, permanent position on a following shift pattern: MondayThursday, rotating days and nights, 12 hours a day. Overtime is possible.In our Kerry Birstwith site, we have a long history of producing variety of products ranging from flour to rusk, mostly using locally grown wheat. We operate across 4 integrated plants, which were built in place of an original 19th Century flour mill.Reporting to the Team Leader, your role is to continually develop your Production area to support the delivery of the site plan. You will be responsible for working as part of a team on rotational shifts on varying production lines, to ensure your designatedarea delivers against its KPIs, where people at all levels expect to be held accountable for delivery of their commitments. The successful candidate will deliver a team attitude and consistent use of process, systems & procedures to ensure production plansare optimised & non-value-added activities eliminated. You will set high standards & lead by example, providing flexibility for the site as business needs change.Any previous experience as a Production Operative, Warehouse Operative or experience in using forklift and working with food production will be advantageous.Whats in it for you Shift premium, opportunity for career development, matched pension scheme (up to 10%) and access to an employee assistance program and employee benefit platform (discounts on retailers online and in store, travel deals and more).About KerryKerry is the worlds leading taste and nutrition company for the food, beverage and pharmaceutical industries. Every day we partner with customers to create healthier, tastier and more sustainable products that are consumed by billions of people across theworld. Our vision is to be our customers most valued partner, creating a world of sustainable nutrition. A career with Kerry offers you an opportunity to shape the future of food while providing you opportunities to explore and grow in a truly global environment.What will I be doing

Ownership of a Production area
Delivery of the production plan through team work on shifts
Adherence to Food Manufacturing Safety & Quality Standards
Support the implementation of Lean Manufacturing Techniques
Responsible for equipment efficiencies, waste, & materials.
Creating a factory environment where individuals feel able to continually challenge the status quo, embrace change & make decisions to improve performance

What do I need to be successful

Proven experience within a manufacturing environment
Experience of automated process lines
Experience of working within a team
Good understanding & interpretation of data
Food experience (desirable)

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