Machine Controller

Location: Mount Farm, GB, MK1 1LZ- Req ID: 85221- Facility: Milton Keynes-530- Department: Shift A- Division: Global APSBasell Polyolefins are seeking to recruit a Machine Controller for our facility in Milton Keynes.
Basell Polyolefins is a part of LyondellBasell, one of the worlds largest chemical companies, with sites in 32 countries worldwide.
LyondellBasell is at the forefront of research and pilot programs to produce sustainable polymers to support the circular economy. The Milton Keynes plant produces polypropylene polymeric compounds to the highest safety and quality standards for the automotive industry, has a friendly and inclusive team and has a track record of 44 years of production..
The Machine Controller position is part of a team operating the extrusion process, involving the feeding, processing, monitoring and packaging of its products.
We offer a starting salary package totalling £37,200, including pensionable shift allowance, plus an annual bonus potential of 6% of base pay. This salary increases in 3 increments (assuming satisfactory performance) over a two year period, to a total of £40K plus bonus.
Benefits also include 25 days' holiday per year plus bank holidays, defined contribution pension with employer contributions of up to 10% matching double employee contributions, group life assurance and group income protection insurance, health cash plan scheme and cycle to work scheme.
Applicants should ideally have a manufacturing background and a reliable work record. Extrusion experience is welcomed, but not essential, as a full training program is offered.

**Basic Function**:
To operate all production lines and ancillary equipment with accountability for effective use of plant and equipment in meeting targets for Health and Safety, Production quantities and Quality.

**Roles & Responsibilities**:

- Ensure that all statutory and company standards for Health, Safety and Environmental Protection are recognised and maintained throughout the duration of the shift
- Ensure machinery is operated within Health and Safety guidelines and departmental procedures
- Work as an effective team member to meet production requirements from interpretation of given planned output information and knowledge of operator skills and experience.
- Complete production documentation to enable progress against production targets
- Liaise with maintenance staff to ensure optimum utilisation of production and ancillary equipment
- Ensure that product quality standards are met and maintained, support Shift Leader in making judgmental decisions where required.
- Ensure vigilance to any breakdowns and malfunctions, reporting them immediately to the Shift Leader
- Control process of mixing, melting, extruding, cooling, drying and cutting through all machines
- Assist with packaging of finish products activities as directed by Shift Leader
- Assist with Dye Shop activities as directed by Shift Leader
- Deputise on a permanent basis for the Shift Quality Controller or Shift Dye Shop Controller and work a minimum of 4 shifts per quarter as a Shift Quality or Dye Shop Controller. (selected individuals)
- Must work in compliance with the requirements of the site management systems (IATF16949, ISO 9001 and ISO 14001).

**Qualifications & Experience**:
**Education**:
Good level of secondary education including GCSE passes in Maths and English

Licenses & Certifications:
Counter-balance fork lift truck licence desirable

Work Experience:
Experience in a manufacturing environment

**Skills & Competencies**:
Problem Solving - Is able to break down problems into their constituent parts and identify the key issues
Decision Making - Is able to consider options and take appropriate actions

Languages:
English

Critical Competencies/Behaviours:
Communication - Clear and concise communication skills both written and verbal
Teamwork - Supports team activities, a team player, contributes to overall team objectives
Personal Drive - Self-starter, shows involvement
Developing Self - Is willing to learn new ways of working

**Shift Pattern**:
40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 5 x 8hr shifts per week on the following rota (a week about i.e. each shift detailed below lasts for one week)
- 06:00 - 14:00
- 22:00 - 06:00
- 14:00 - 22:00