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Job title - Dispensing, Packing/despatch Operator
Job family - Manufacturing
Job Discipline - Production
Global Grade - Below 8
Date - ASAP
Reports to (role) - Dispensing Lead
Location - Royston
Business unit - Refining and Chemicals Europe
This client is a FTSE 100 specialty chemicals company with a market capitalisation of £6.4bn. It is a leader in sustainable technologies, underpinned by science and with a reputation for world class innovation. The group is highly profitable, but it believes that performance should not be measured by profit alone – it is also about running the business in the most sustainable way. Founded in 1817, this client has grown to a company employing circa 13,000 people with operations in over thirty countries worldwide.
Efficient Natural Resources is an autonomous business, within this client with revenues of circa £1 billion and operations worldwide.
Platinum Group Metal Services (PGMS) is one of four businesses within the Efficient Natural Resources sector that manages, distributes, refines and recycles precious metals and fabricates products using precious metals and related materials.
Job purpose
Reporting into the Dispensing and Packing Lead and working as part of a team, the Dispensing and packing Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining the dispensing and packing department & processes in a safe and proper manner, to produce outputs that meet all customer and business unit specifications.
Principal accountabilities:
* To dispense, label and pack work orders using the appropriate systems to meet customer dispatch dates and deadlines, whilst remaining aware of EHS and QA standards and requirements.
* To receive customer/internal orders and dispense/pack them within an allocated time so that they are dispatched on the date required.
* Use and develop systems to control and manage customer orders and stock, including liaising with sales and operations to plan and prioritise work.
* Ensure conformance to customer requirements, specifications and output schedules with respect to total quality in all aspects of the job.
* To check and monitor the use of containers, packing consumables and stores, and to keep adequate stocks for the use of the department.
* To help maintain a high standard of all Environmental, Health and Safety aspects around the workplace.
* To be fully conversant with the processes and associated risks of the production processes.
* To check delivery note invoices to make sure the correct materials/items have been received.
* Promote good interpersonal relationships with other team members, management, and other departments.
* To be fully trained in IATA/ADR regulations.
* Support the implementation of LEAN and Continuous Improvement initiatives in the department.
* To carry out any other duties which are within the employee’s skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
Organisational structure:
Scope:
* Working in Fine Chemicals Dispensing team will mean working closely with the Fine Chem production units, supply chain and the sales team.
* Dispensing and Packing of time critical jobs which require a quick turnaround.
Special factor
TRAVEL: The incumbent will be based at the Royston site, although some travel for training might be expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment is production based in a clean work area, with frequent visits to other production areas and work in an office environment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25kg.
Person specification:
Qualifications/ knowledge/ experience:
GCSE grade C (Single Award) or equivalent in Chemistry, Maths and English are a minimum requirement unless candidates can argue that their experience has provided equivalent knowledge.
Good level of both written and verbal English would be required.
High level of numeracy, working with systems and data, SPC control, statistical understanding.
Exposure to a LEAN approach to manufacturing.
Personal skills and key competencies:
Strong communicator and the ability to interact with staff at all levels.
Ability to work well in a successful team and lead by example.
Delivers Innovative & Practical Solutions.
Able to give and receive clear and unbiased information.
Build strategic working relationships.
High energy and enthusiasm.
Business and Customer Awareness.
Good attention to detail and the ability to record accurate information.
Results orientated, focused on achieving production targets to ensure customer satisfaction levels are achieved and maintained.
Seniority level: Not Applicable
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Manufacturing
Industries: Chemical Manufacturing and Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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