Lead Process Operator

Title: Lead Process Operator

Location: Winchester, Hampshire

Salary: £31,741 per annum + 20% shift allowance

SRG is exclusively partnered with a rapidly growing manufacturer in the food industry who are now looking to hire a Lead Process Operator to join the production team at their site near Winchester. This exciting opportunity would be well suited to a Senior Process Operator looking to take a step up, or to move away from a 4 on 4 off shift pattern.
Important note: this role is a shift-based role, so candidates need their own transport and be happy to work on a permanent late shift (2pm - 10pm) Monday to Friday.

Benefits: Great opportunity with full training provided and lots of potential to develop skills in food manufacturing in a supportive and inclusive environment. Enhanced pension contributions, Xmas shutdown, free hamper at Xmas, 25 days holiday + bank holidays.

Role / Description

Ensuring the work plan is implemented and followed on shift
Overseeing a team of Production Technicians, ensuring safe production
Running distillation production processes in the plant
Operating a range of equipment including vessels up to 1300kg
Packing off finished product into kegs, drums and IBCs
Weighing, compounding and sampling finished products
Being the responsible person on site for any incidents/spills/accidents.

Requirements

Recent, proven experience in production or manufacturing in either a food, chemicals, cosmetics or pharmaceutical manufacturing plant
Accuracy in weighing and measuring out raw materials
Strong production plant safety awareness
Self-motivated and proactive, with a willingness to learn
Effective communication as part of a multi-disciplinary production team
Able to multi-task and change priorities quickly depending on business need.

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