The Vacancy
We are looking for a Process Area Controller to join our Production team in Pilgrim’s Europe – at Dungannon. In this role you will be responsible to provide first line IS support within the factory environment, this will include PCs and related peripherals and operational equipment with an IT component such as – automatic cutting, scanning, labelling, weighing, bar-coding, process control related equipment, factory databases.
Key Information:
- Competitive hourly rate of pay
- Opportunity to develop within a supportive team environment
- Full training and progression opportunities
- Work Pattern:
Working hours are: 05.45am to 17.45pm, rotational, a department Team B.
Week 1: Mon, Tues, Fri, Sat, Sun
Week 2: Wed, Thurs
Key responsibilities:
- Ensures Quality, Hygiene and production standards are maintained in the production environment.
- Responsible for Label Design/Label Production rollout, in support of the Technical Department and Quality Control/Assurance.
- Responsible for production systems and calibration of Labellers (Box End and Price Weigh), Coders, Printers (various Production/Label Printing Devices), Check Weighs, Graders and Scales.
- Recommend any improvements to work methods which could improve the productivity, performance, safety of the operation.
- Communicate faults and escalate effectively to enable Production Managers to make timely and accurate decisions.
- To communicate regularly and effectively with your team and Management in order that they are fully briefed on all aspects of line / area operations, in particular the achievement of line/ area targets, employee attitudes and product quality
- Liaise with the incoming / outgoing shift changeover to establish any problems with machinery or equipment etc.
- Ensure operatives are trained to effectively use equipment.
- Apply and abide by all aspects of legislation and Company Policy on Health, Safety and Environmental including RSI, back injuries and Lifting and Handling, constantly seeking to eliminate hazards which would be injurious to personnel.
- To undertake any other reasonable and relevant duties as required by Management.
- Ensure that hourly KPI boards are filled in on time and hold daily cell meetings to discuss performance with the team.
- To work in a manner that actively seeks to reduce any negative environmental impact in relation to the processes and procedures operating within your area and across the wider business e.g. reduction of waste, recycling etc.
- To be responsible for ensuring food safety, integrity, legality and quality at all times.
- You may be asked to work in any area of the business as and when demand requires it.
- Flexibility to work outside core hours to meet orders and demand of the business.
- Manage Buddies to ensure training is effective for employees and agency workers.
Health & Safety responsibilities:
- Responsible for the effective implementation of the site Health and Safety Policy as the Supervisor and to influence your staff. To discharge your duties effectively you have the following responsibilities:
- Understand the Moy Park Health and Safety Policy, Company Safety Rules and Statutory requirements applying to all operations under your control.
- Ensure that the arrangements made by the Company to secure the Health and Safety of employees are implemented.
- Ensure that all substances under your supervision have suitable and sufficient risk assessments (COSHH) completed (if appropriate), are stored in the correct manner and that copies of all COSHH assessments are passed to the Health and Safety Advisor for inclusion in the COSHH Manual.
- Check that all new employees under your supervision are trained and given such information, instruction and supervision as may by necessary to enable them to work safely, without injury to health.
- Check that all persons under your supervision are made aware of the procedures for reporting accidents.
- Check that all persons under your supervision are made aware of the location of the first aid facilities.
- Assist the Managers in ensuring .3 that all hazards affecting your area of supervision are identified and risk assessments are completed.
- Continually seek to develop safe practices and safe systems of work and ensure these are put into practice.
- Set an example in safe considerate behaviour.
- Check that all plant, machinery and equipment is safe to use and, in particular, that all dangerous parts of machinery are guarded and that the guards provided are correctly fitted, adjusted and maintained whilst the machinery is in motion or use. Any defect must immediately be reported and if it is felt, in consultation with your immediate Manager, that there is a risk of imminent danger, then the machine will not be used until repairs have been carried out.
- Ensure that appropriate protective clothing and equipment, is in a serviceable condition and is worn/used by all persons present.
- Check that all persons in your department/s are familiar with the routine in case of fire or other emergency that might require evacuation of the workplace.
- Ensure that good housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained throughout your area/s of responsibility.
- Check that appropriate remedial action is taken in respect of all reported defects and complaints relating to Health and Safety.
- Co-operate with the appointed Safety Representatives in matters relating to Health and Safety.
- Carry out a visual weekly Health and Safety inspection of the department and document all appropriate remedial action, in respect of all reported defects and complaints relating to Health and Safety.
- If any of the above arrangements are not adequate, it must be highlighted to your Manager for appropriate action. Any employee breaching employee health and safety responsibilities will be liable for investigation which may result in disciplinary action in accordance with the Company’s disciplinary policy.
What we are looking for:
- A Good Level of the English Language. Numerate. Good Organisational Skills. Excellent Computer Literacy. An interest in computer software. To be thorough and pay close attention to detail. Confident and presentable. Clear Communicator. Basic Food Hygiene. Analytical ability. Able to work on own initiative. Able to work as a team member. Leadership Qualities. Knowledge of factory-based systems. Experience in set up of factory-based systems.
Desirable:
- Problem solving and decision making skills
- NVQ level 3
- FMCG experience..
- SAP Experience.
- Experience working with manufacturing equipment
If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply today and join our friendly team!
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Our Story
Pilgrim’s Europe produces some of the best-known and most iconic brands in the UK and Ireland, including Fridge Raiders, Rollover, Denny, Richmond, Oakhouse and Moy Park, alongside a diverse range of industry leading own-label products in categories including fresh pork, lamb and chicken, working with all the major retailers and food service outlets.
Our portfolio extends to authentic chilled and frozen ready meals, snacking ranges, added value and food service products.
Across Pilgrim’s Europe we combine 20,000 of the best people in the industry, united by a shared set of core values and a passion for producing the highest quality, most delicious and innovative food, which is enjoyed by millions of people in the UK, Ireland and Europe every day. Our Pilgrim’s Europe team are based in our Pilgrim’s UK, Moy Park, Pilgrim’s Food Masters and Pilgrim’s Shared Services businesses.
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