Job Description
Job title: Production Operator
Department: Manufacturing
Location: Hamble, UK
GLS: U
Working hours: day shifts
Shifts: Blue and Green (Days) - from 7am to 7pm, 4 days on, 4 days off
Annual Salary £25,886
Annual Day shift allowance = 8.7% of base pay = £2,252 annually
Are you ready to make a difference in the world of eye care? We are looking for Production Operators to join our diverse teams around Southampton area who are focused on the production of contact lenses. In this role, you will work to maintain and exceed our high manufacturing and quality standards.
Additionally, you will:
* Follow all company safety policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
* Operating machinery safely in accordance with H&S regulations, Standard Operating Procedures and Company Work instructions.
* Recording of Production data in accordance with company procedures and SOP’s ad as directed from time to time
* Handling and processing lenses
* Quality inspections to the highest standard in accordance with company procedures
* Operational/Business Unit housekeeping
A full job description is available upon request.
About you:
We are looking for someone with a positive attitude, good English communication skills, and the ability to handle repetitive tasks effectively.
Experience & Education:
* Good communication skills with the ability to communicate well with all team members including line managers and support operations in English
* Understanding and adherence of Health and Safety and quality procedures
* Observant to any changes on the line and prepared to take observe and take effective action to overcome minor issues and use a ‘hands-on’ approach to solve, where practical and in a timely manner
* To be proactive in matters relating to continuous improvement to meet business requirements.
* Flexibility to work on a variety of tasks and willing to learn new skills on multiple lines and different business areas, including Hamble, Chandlers Ford and both when needed.
* Able to handle repetitive work and to ensure consistency of work standards.
* Quality conscious
Work environment:
* The post holder works within a demanding, yet informal, English speaking inclusive environment where there is an ongoing expectation and responsibility to maximise productivity time and productivity levels to ensure targets are met.
* The immediate work area is open plan with lots of moving equipment with team members in close proximity.
* Controlled manufacturing environment with a clean room area with gowning procedure required e.g. all hair covered, legs covered, no make-up and no heels.
* The work, over a 12-hour shift is physically demanding and a significant proportion of the shift will require the member of staff to stand.
* Some of our work areas have a high level of noise. Where this is above prescribed limits PPE is supplied and must be worn
* In some roles you may be required to handle chemicals. Full PPE and training will be provided.
* Will be required to undergo mandatory annual surveillance health checks.
* Teamwork will be required, under the supervision of a Team Leader/Shift Leader.