Hannah Charton: hannahcharltonberryglobal.com To ensure dedicated machines run with minimal scrap and downtime while maintaining a safe and clean work environment. HEALTH & SAFETY Manage Health & Safety requirements in accordance to the Company’s policy. Promotion/awareness of the company H&S Policy. Contribute in the improvement of H&S systems and practices within the department. To attend H&S training courses to develop personal knowledge and skills. Assisting management with updating Safe Working Procedures. Identify and report any machine defects/problems to the Shift Manager / Team Leader or the Engineering Manager. PRODUCTION/QUALITY/ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT Ensure the department is clean, tidy and safe at all times Communicate with the Team Leader to ensure all changeovers are planned and to ensure all labour is provided to execute the changeovers with regards to SMED. Complete job documentation as and when required. Ensure all kags are always fully loaded and dosing in to blends where applicable. Ensure all Operators are working safely and wearing all required PPE when needed. Take responsibility for ensuring customer orders are set up to specification. Operate all machinery within the department, including inline recycling machines. OPERATOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT Liaise with the Team Leader and other employees at all levels to identify and assess training / schedules and development needs. Attend self development training activities. Assist with any machine difficulties an operator may be having, exhibiting an open, friendly approach and showing individuals how to overcome the problems in case of recurrence. OCCASIONAL TASKS Support the Technical Team with plant / product trials You may be required to work alternative shifts as required by the company You may be required to carry out any other suitable additional duties that are commensurate with the skills, knowledge and experience of the employee SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES Experience of working within a manufacturing environment Experience of H&S issues within a manufacturing environment Experience of delivering training to personnel (1-1, on-the-job) Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Excellent organisational and administrative skills The ability to work unsupervised and be able to use own initiative Proficiency in IT –Navision, Excel, bpi in-house computer programmes The ability to handle multiple priorities to ensure deadlines/objectives are met The ability to form excellent working relationships at all levels and respect confidentiality Desirable skills, attributes and experience Knowledge of H&S legislation Knowledge of ISO Management systems Experience of recycling or the plastics industry Some mechanical knowledge of plastics processing machinery An interest in continuing their own personal development Environmental awareness