Manufacturing Production Technician

Manufacturing Production Technician Based in Devon Job ref: AZ/37995Salary: GBP23, 000 to GBP26, 000 plus shift premium. (various shfts available)GENERAL SUMMARYReporting to the Shift Leader and working as part of the manufacturing team, the Production Technician will be responsible for all technical and processing activities associated with the manufacture of the relevant components. The Production Technician will report to the Shift Leader on technical and processing status of all manufacturing equipment and will also have operational responsibilities.RESPONSIBILITIESUnder the direction of the Shift Leader implements all activities to maximise equipment efficiency in order to meet the manufacturing plan/production schedule and budgeted equipment expectations.Ensures all manufacturing equipment is set up and produces product according to established Quality Control specifications and standards. Maintaining acceptable quality and waste levels.Ensures that any statutory legislation and/or quality system requirements are adhered to with regard to process changes and equipment modification.Continually monitors in-process quality, addressing issues as needed to prevent product holds. Ensures that all existing and new equipment and processes are operated in compliance with all current Quality Control, Health & Safety and Environmental legislation and regulatory requirements.Operational responsibilities include covering breaks, operating production machinery, assembling product, performing quality checks and pallet release duties. Works closely with Operational, Engineering and Quality Control personnel to actively pursue and promote continuous improvement; SSU, 5S, CIAS, Near Miss, etc.Ensure all equipment is maintained as assigned, and in accordance with requirements detailed on the appropriate schedule/plan or work instruction. Ensuring the minimisation of downtime within planned costs for repair and spares To support engineering in the installation and validation of new equipment and technology and ensure a smooth and acceptable transfer to production.Become actively involved and contribute to regular team meetings and participate in project teams as required. Maintains good communication and effective information transfer between the shifts. Work efficiently and co-operates with the Shift Leader, Engineering Technician and fellow associates at all times to meet required production targets.Escalates unresolved issues in a timely manner to the Engineering Technician and Shift Leader, works in an assisting capacity in order to develop problem solving abilities. Ensure good communication and effective information transfer between the shifts. Ensures accurate and timely entry of data on to SAP.Carry out any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Shift Leader.EXPERIENCEExperience in a high volume, highly automated manufacturing environment, or a thorough knowledge of manufacturing processes.'Hands-on' experience in process set-up and optimisation activities.Experience in the promotion and application of all relevant Quality Control, Health & Safety and Environmental regulations and requirements.QUALIFICATIONSApprenticeship, City & Guilds or equivalent preferred.ONC an advantage. To apply please contact Andy #### For EU roles, candidates must be eligible to work and live in the European Union.Proof of eligibility will be required with your application.Listgrove Ltd - Celebrating 40 Successful Years of UK and International Recruitment and HR Services PLASTICS - PETROCHEMICALS - PACKAGING - CHEMICALS - ENERGY - ENVIRONMENT#### Limited Registered in England No: Visit us at the following exhibitions in 2017: Arabplast, JEC World, European Coatings Show, Plastteknik, Interpack, Moulding Expo, fip Solutions, Kunststoffen, Interplas, Fakuma Follow us on: Linked In, Twitter, Facebook, Google+, Blogger, Pinterest - Member of: British Plastics Federation Business Support Network; The Packaging Federation; Society of Plastic Engineers. Advertised through Zoek.