Requisition ID: 56558 Position Type: FT Permanent Workplace Arrangement: About the role We are currently recruiting for a Full time, permanent Blending Operative to join our team at our Gainsborough site in Lincolnshire working Monday to Friday covering Days / Afternoons / Nights on a rota basis working a 37.5 hour week. 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. If you have previous experience Productive Operative, Line Operative, Factory Operative and similar roles this may be the role for you Where will you work? Our Gainsborough site consists of 5 integrated plants with around 110 employees, 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. What will you do? 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 you need to be successful? 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 Continuous Improvement qualification (desirable) General education in Maths & Adequate communication in spoken English language Microsoft office: Basic I.T Skills covering: Excel, Word, Outlook, (Required) Food safety certificate (desirable) Health & Safety qualification (desirable) Previous S.A.P knowledge (desirable) Fork Lift Truck Licence Why join us? Competitive salary plus shift premium Matched Pension Contributions (up to 10%) Access to Employee Benefits Platform Access to Employee Assistance Program Cycle to Work Scheme About Kerry A career with Kerry Taste & Nutrition offers you an opportunity to shape how people across the globe view food and beverage while providing you opportunities to explore and grow as your interests do. With our commitment to a sustainable future, a career with Kerry is something you can feel good about.