Senior Production Operative

3 weeks ago

Great Blakenham, United Kingdom Omega Ingredients Full time

**Hours**: 37.5 Hours per week

**Reporting to**: Production Manager **Base**:_ _Office based (Great Blakenham, UK)

**Job Purpose**:
The Senior Production Operative manufactures flavourings and extracts under the instruction and guidance of the Production Manager, adhering to quality and safety procedures always. Based in the production environment, the role has production supervisor accountability when the Factory Supervisor is absent for incoming goods, production, warehouse, and dispatch areas. This includes the supervising of people, plant, and processes to deliver the most effective customer services and safe, cost-effective operations.

Effectively contributing to the achievement of the Omega Vision, which is:
**_To be the Leading International Flavour company operating in the UK, Europe, Middle East and India, with a subsidiary sales and production operation in USA_**

**Omega Values**

**_PASSIONATE, INTEGRITY, INNOVATIVE, NATURAL, ECO-CONSCIOUS_**

**Core Responsibilities**

Assisting the Production Manager in the daily factory operations when the Factory Supervisor is absent.

Demonstrate clear and responsible supervisor guidance to drive the best team performance.

Ensuring the site, factory and its equipment is clean, tidy, and conforming to quality standards always.

Actively role model the highest standards and continually working to reduce the Non-Conformances from the Factory.

Producing safe products to specification.

Ensuring a safe working environment and conforming to health and safety regulations.

Manufacture flavourings and ingredients according to build instructions and to specification.

General warehouse duties.

Ensuring customer demand and order fulfilment plan is met, utilising resources effectively to deliver.

Attends the sales and operational planning session when appropriate, owning production input and outputs from that process.

Adhere to company policies.

Proactive with bringing forward new ideas for improvement and solutions to challenges.

Lifting and manual handling

**Team/Culture**

To lead by example, role modelling a positive, professional, can-do attitude with a focus on delivering client excellence

Effective peer to peer communication

Strong commitment to personal and the team’s continual professional development

Contribute to a fun working environment and value all team members

Contribute to provide the best service possible to our clients

**Goals that will measure our Success**

Production schedule alignment with customer demand plan and raw material purchasing plan.

Completing tasks on time and in full.

Accuracy of manufacturing builds

Reduction of NCRs and internal audit scores.

Monitoring of the monthly checklist.

Supervision of Intake and Despatch department
- daily tasks when appropriate.

Liaising with sales and logistics in the absence of the production manager and factory supervisor.

Collating weekly and monthly reports for the production manager when the factory supervisor is absent.

**Qualifications**

Maths, Science and English GCSE (or equivalent), graded A*-C.

**Experience**

Food Production experience (2+ years desirable)

**Skills & Knowledge**

Understanding of ERP/IT systems (desirable)

Understanding of Food Safety and GMP.

Able to understand QC and NPD functions.

Knowledge of production planning and quality control principles.

Forklift Truck trained (essential)

Detail-oriented

Excellent people skills - approachable & a good communicator

**Innovates** to come up with new ideas to drive efficient and creative processes

Is creative in problem solving

Strategic thinker and good commercial acumen

Fluent in English language written and verbal

Exceptional attention to detail that delivers quality information

Excellent, caring and honest communication skills

Ability to deliver on commitments

Ability to identify what talent is required to meet business needs and trends and is **innovative** in solutions

**Personal Qualities**

**Natural** aspiration to grow both individually and as a team in line with business growth

An interest in science and manufacturing

Punctual and organised

Logical and methodical and exceptional attention to detail

Professional, positive and **eco-conscious**

Act with **integrity**, reliable and trustworthy

Approachable and able to effectively build honest relationships with a diverse range of people

Ability to think **innovatively** to problem solve

Determination and commitment to completing each job to the highest standard and on time

Ability to effectively adapt to change to deliver a quality service

**Passionate** about embracing and living the Omega mission, vision and values

Being inquisitive and **innovative** in increasing knowledge, developing skills and abilities

Effectively communicating with all colleagues, customers and suppliers, professionally, honestly and timely, gaining feedback from colleagues and peers to achieve personal growth and improve effectiveness

  • Warehouse/production Operative

    1 month ago

    Great Blakenham, United Kingdom Cosmetica Natural Oils LTD Full time

    We are a small company based on Claydon Business Park selling cosmetic ingredients and oils. We are looking for a warehouse production operative to join our small and busy team. The main duties include: Processing solid oils for packaging Bottling liquid oils Maintaining production records Cleaning the production area at the end of the shift No...

  • General Warehouse Operative

    1 week ago

    Great Blakenham, United Kingdom LME Recruitment Full time

    Job Overview: We are currently seeking a General Operative to join our team. As a General Operative, you will be responsible for various tasks related to materials handling, warehouse management, and quality control. This is a hands-on role that requires strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. **Responsibilities**: -...

  • Despatch Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Great Blakenham, United Kingdom Redfox Executive Selection Ltd Full time

    Join a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering premium-quality salads to UK retail customers. They are committed to excellence in every aspect of their operations, from farm to table, ensuring the highest standards of freshness, safety, and sustainability. We are seeking a Depatch Supervisor/Co-ordinator to oversee depatch operations and...

  • Despatch Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Great Blakenham, United Kingdom Redfox Executive Selection Ltd Full time

    Join a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering premium-quality salads to UK retail customers. They are committed to excellence in every aspect of their operations, from farm to table, ensuring the highest standards of freshness, safety, and sustainability.We are seeking a Depatch Supervisor/Co-ordinator to oversee depatch operations and...

  • Production Operative

    2 weeks ago

    Great Dunmow, United Kingdom Prime Appointments Full time

    Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Production Operative to work in Great Dunmow for a manufacturing and production company, they are a small team that manufacture several products using various moulding machines.This Production Operative is an ongoing Temporary positionImmediate Start!Your day-to-day duties will include:- Basic machine operating-...

  • Production Operative

    2 weeks ago

    Great Dunmow, United Kingdom Prime Appointments Full time

    Prime Appointments are currently looking for a Production Operative to work in Great Dunmow for a manufacturing and production company, they are a small team that manufacture several products using various moulding machines. This Production Operative is an ongoing Temporary position Immediate Start! Your day-to-day duties will include: - Basic machine...

  • Despatch Coordinator

    2 weeks ago

    Great Blakenham, United Kingdom Redfox Executive Selection Ltd Full time

    Join a dynamic and innovative company dedicated to delivering premium-quality salads to UK retail customers. They are committed to excellence in every aspect of their operations, from farm to table, ensuring the highest standards of freshness, safety, and sustainability.We are seeking a Depatch Supervisor/Co-ordinator to oversee depatch operations and...

  • Production Operative

    1 week ago

    Great Marton, United Kingdom Advance Management Uk Ltd Full time

    Advance Management UK Ltd, its currenctly recruiting Production Operatives workers for a company in Blackpool. Please see the details bellow: Job Summary: We are seeking a skilled Production Operator to join our team. The Production Operator will be responsible for assembling products using power tools and hand tools in a warehouse...

  • Production Operative

    1 week ago

    Great Marton, United Kingdom Advance Management Uk Ltd Full time

    Advance Management UK Ltd, its currenctly recruiting Production Operatives workers for a company in Blackpool.Please see the details bellow:Job Summary:We are seeking a skilled Production Operator to join our team. The Production Operator will be responsible for assembling products using power tools and hand tools in a warehouse setting.Responsibilities:-...

  • Production Operative

    1 month ago

    Great Gransden, United Kingdom 1st Choice Recruitment Full time

    Production Operative Our client based close to Great Gransden are looking for a number of production operatives to join their successful team on a temp to perm basis! Due to location you must have your own transport Duties - Operating production equipment - Lifting products and transporting around factory - Maintaining a clean work environment - Record...

  • Production Operative

    4 weeks ago

    Great Smeaton, United Kingdom Baxter Personnel Full time

    Our client is a long established Agricultural Company, Innovative and dynamic are constantly pursuing new ways to improve the services and products they offer. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join their team on a temp-perm basis. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for working on a production line and watching quality...

  • Production Operative

    1 month ago

    Great Smeaton, United Kingdom Baxter Personnel Full time

    Our client is a long established Agricultural Company, Innovative and dynamic are constantly pursuing new ways to improve the services and products they offer. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join their team on a temp-perm basis. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for working on a production line and watching quality...

  • Production Operative

    1 month ago

    Great Smeaton, United Kingdom Baxter Personnel Full time

    Our client is a long established Agricultural Company, Innovative and dynamic are constantly pursuing new ways to improve the services and products they offer. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join their team on a temp-perm basis. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for working on a production line and watching quality...

  • Production Operative

    1 month ago

    Great Smeaton, United Kingdom Baxter Personnel Full time

    Our client is a long established Agricultural Company, Innovative and dynamic are constantly pursuing new ways to improve the services and products they offer. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join their team on a temp-perm basis. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for working on a production line and watching quality...

  • Production Operative

    4 weeks ago

    Great Smeaton, United Kingdom Baxter Personnel Full time

    Our client is a long established Agricultural Company, Innovative and dynamic are constantly pursuing new ways to improve the services and products they offer. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join their team on a temp-perm basis. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for working on a production line and watching quality...

  • Production Operative

    4 weeks ago

    Great Smeaton, United Kingdom Baxter Personnel Full time

    Our client is a long established Agricultural Company, Innovative and dynamic are constantly pursuing new ways to improve the services and products they offer. An opportunity has arisen for a Production Operative to join their team on a temp-perm basis. As a Production Operative, you will be responsible for working on a production line and watching quality...

  • Project Manager

    3 days ago

    Great Blakenham, United Kingdom Serve Talent Full time

    * 4.5 day working - 25 days holiday - Growth opportunities Would you describe yourself as an all-rounder? I'm looking for someone who's got experience in Project Management and Manufacturing as well as an understanding or appreciation of power generation products and quality standards. A manufacturer have an opening for a Project Manager to join their team...

  • Production Operative

    2 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Dexters Recruitment Full time

    We are currently recruting for Production Operatives for one of our clients based in Great Yarmouth on the Harfreys Industrial Estate on a temporary ongoing basis. Our client specialises in heating elements and manufacturing. Shift times vary - 5:45am until 2:05pm / 7:40am until 4:00pm / 12pm until 10pm. Shifts can vary depending on which department you...

  • Production Operative

    2 days ago

    Great Yarmouth, United Kingdom Dexters Recruitment Full time

    We are currently recruting for Production Operatives for one of our clients based in Great Yarmouth on the Harfreys Industrial Estate on a temporary ongoing basis. Our client specialises in heating elements and manufacturing.Shift times vary -5:45am until 2:05pm / 7:40am until 4:00pm / 12pm until 10pm.Shifts can vary depending on which department you are...

  • Junior Buyer

    1 month ago

    Great Blakenham, United Kingdom Pure Resourcing Solutions Full time

    We are currently seeking a Junior Buyer to join a friendly and expanding Procurement team that offers excellent career development. Reporting into the Procurement Manager, your role will be to develop supply chain relationships to provide a seamless service, whilst maximising buying potential and the availability of materials when required. You will also be...