Manufacturing Production Specialist

3 weeks ago

Barnsley, Barnsley, United Kingdom Lubrizol Corporation Full time

About Lubrizol
The Lubrizol Corporation, a member of the Berkshire Hathaway family, is a leading specialty chemical firm dedicated to providing sustainable solutions that enhance mobility, improve quality of life, and enrich modern living. Established in 1928, Lubrizol operates over 100 manufacturing sites, sales, and technical offices globally, employing around 8,000 individuals. For further details, please visit our website.

We embrace diversity in professional experiences and personal backgrounds. By fostering a consistent, fair, and transparent recruitment process, Lubrizol aims to create a positive experience for candidates, allowing us to understand them at their best. We acknowledge unique work and life circumstances and offer flexibility to ensure our employees feel engaged and fulfilled in all aspects of life.

Position: Production Operator

Location: Barnsley

Employment Type: Permanent

Work Arrangement: On-Site

Join Our Dynamic Team at Lubrizol as a Production Operator

Unlock Your Potential. At Lubrizol, we are revolutionizing the industry and seeking outstanding talent to accompany us on this journey. If you are eager to be part of an international organization with a global talent pool and wish to make a significant impact, we welcome you to our team.

Your Work Environment:

Our Barnsley facility serves as the center of excellence for formulated solutions in the Europe, Middle East, Africa, and India regions. Adhering to ISO 9001:2015 standards, the plant specializes in producing ready-to-use products that integrate optimal polymeric binder chemistry with various functional additives, resulting in superior physical and aesthetic properties, including flame retardancy, abrasion resistance, stretch recovery, and environmental comfort.

Collaborating closely with clients and major retail organizations, our products are utilized across domestic, commercial, and institutional sectors, including upholstered furnishings, window blinds, technical textiles such as automotive, protective and industrial fabrics, and high-performance apparel.

Your Responsibilities:

As a Production Operator, you will be responsible for producing a variety of products, including aqueous compounds, ink and dye dispersions, and dispersants. This will be conducted in accordance with established procedures and operational guidelines concerning health, safety, environmental standards, quality, output, and efficiency within a COMAH lower tier Chemical Manufacturing Unit. You will ensure that the correct materials (quantity and specifications) are available for the production process as needed, and you will package the final product into various sizes, ensuring proper labeling and security. When necessary, you will engage in problem-solving and troubleshooting in a safe manner to meet production objectives.

Key Responsibilities Include:

  • Maintaining accurate documentation such as batch records and inventory counts.
  • Packing final products to ensure timely delivery to the warehouse or customers, preventing delays in subsequent batches. Responsible for accurate labeling and securing of packages before dispatch.
  • Ensuring the correct materials are prepared and available at the point of use.
  • Assisting the production technician as needed in charging materials.
  • Actively participating in improvement initiatives to enhance the site's key performance indicators.
  • Leading efforts to uphold housekeeping standards and continuous improvement initiatives within your work area.
  • Complying with and promoting adherence to company health, safety, and environmental policies and procedures, always striving for continuous improvement.
  • Training new staff to ensure they are familiar with detailed operational requirements prior to validation.

Essential Skills:

  • Minimum educational qualifications of GCSE level or equivalent in Mathematics and English.
  • Familiarity with safety regulations, procedures, and quality systems (ISO).
  • Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team under general supervision.
  • Proficient in computer usage.
  • Possession of a Forklift Driver's License.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Ability to plan and organize effectively.
  • Results-oriented mindset.
  • Capability to build and maintain relationships.

Benefits and Rewards:

We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

  • Discretionary bonuses.
  • Bupa Healthcare.
  • Wellbeing support.
  • 26.5 days of holiday (plus bank holidays).
  • Competitive Pension Scheme.
  • Share Incentive Plan.
  • Free Car Parking.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Join us and let's shape the future together.

It is an exciting time to be part of Lubrizol. We are committed to continuous learning and evolution. Our passion drives our success — not only for Lubrizol but for those who rely on us daily: our employees, customers, and communities.

We maintain a steadfast commitment to operate safely and responsibly, prioritizing safety, sustainability, ethics, and compliance in all our endeavors. The well-being of our employees, customers, and communities is central to our culture and our approach to work.

As a diverse, global team, we collaborate to address some of the world's most pressing challenges. We impact everyday lives through the unique science that only Lubrizol can provide, and we are relentless in our pursuit of improvement.

One of the core principles of The Lubrizol Corporation, established over 90 years ago, is to treat every employee with dignity and respect. This commitment remains stronger than ever today.

Moreover, we are dedicated to fostering an environment where every employee can reach their full potential, regardless of their ethnic origin, religion, gender, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or any other characteristic.

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