Job Description
About the role
We have a great opportunity for a Production Operative to join the team at our Taste & Nutrition Manufacturing facility in Gainsborough
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 back 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 and canteen.
This is a permanent position working a 36 hour week Monday to Wednesday working 12 hour day and night shifts 6am - 6pm and 6pm - 6am
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 designated area delivers against its KPI's, 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 plans are optimised & non-value-added activities eliminated. You will set high standards & lead by example, providing flexibility for the site as business needs change.
About Kerry
Kerry is the world's 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 the world. 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.
Our Safety purpose At Kerry, we work together in a caring culture where everybody goes home safely every day. We are committed to providing a safe working environment and ensuring that all safety protocols are strictly followed. Join us in creating a workplace where safety is everyone's responsibility.
What you'll 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 you can bring to the role
Proven experience within a manufacturing / engineering environment, ideally within FMCG
Experience of automated process lines
Experience of working with large teams and under your own initiative
Good understanding & interpretation of data
Food manufacturing experience
Plant Knowledge & Experience
FLT License is essential for this role
Continuous Improvement qualification (desirable)
Why join us?
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.
Competitive pay, darer development opportunities, employee benefit platform (discounts and offers for retailers online and offline, travelling, utilities and more), matched pension scheme up to 10%, employee assistance program and career development opportunities.
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.
Our Values Courage Enterprising Spirit Inclusiveness Open-mindedness Ownership
Please note We do not accept CVs or candidate profiles from recruitment agencies where terms of business have not been signed. Additionally, we will not consider or agree to payment of any recruiter fee under these circumstances. This also applies to CVs or candidate profiles sent directly to any Kerry Hiring Managers. In the event that speculative CVs or candidate profiles are submitted by recruitment agencies, we reserve the right to contact these candidates directly and consider them for current or future vacancies without any financial obligation to the recruitment agency.
Beware of scams online or from individuals claiming to represent us. A Kerry employee will not solicit candidates through a non-Kerry email address or phone number. In addition, Kerry does not currently utilise video chat rooms (e.g., Google Hangouts) to conduct interviews. Refuse any request that asks you to provide payment to participate in the hiring process (e.g., purchasing a "starter kit," investing in training, or something similar). Kerry will not ask you to pay any money at any point in the hiring process with the exception of reimbursable travel expenses. In addition, any payments made by Kerry will be from official firm accounts bearing the Kerry name.