Engineering Setter

To ensure RFT setting of the production filling lines.To make Line Improvements to the liquid bottling lines driving performance and sustained improvement to the lines.Problem solving equipment, identifying root cause and establish preventative actions.To support each other and wider teams to achieve world class manufacturing standards in which personal accountability, responsibility, to comply with personal development plans, structured training and continual improvement are expected.Support the Line Leaders with the development of the team and delivering the company strategic plan; utilise lean manufacturing tools and techniques to improve all areas of the operation.To ensure all Health & Safety procedures are complied with at all times.To support the business goals in achieving and sustaining ISO22716/9001, COSMOS, Soil Association and BRCSG Accreditations Reporting Relationships Reports to Engineering LeaderClose liaison with the Production Supervisor and Line Leaders to ensure speedy resolution of any production line issues through Escalation procedure.Liaise with Warehouse around componentry for setting purpose as required. About Group55 We are a manufacturer of pet care, personal care and household products that helps brands and entrepreneurs achieve great things by creating outstanding products and offering unparalleled services. We use our experience as brand owners of the market-leading pet care brand, Animology, to offer our customers an exceptional full-service development, manufacturing, and fulfilment solution, and we do it with passion and enthusiasm. Key Duties & Responsibilities Responsible for the safety of self and others in all tasks undertaken including safe isolation of equipment.Responsible for Right First Time setting of equipment in line with planned requirements, through close liaison with Supervisors and Line Leaders teams, ensure all production lines are ready and available for use to meet weekly production plan.Actively seeks to ensure all filling equipment can achieve at least their minimum hourly planned rate. Work carried out must be planned and carried out in line with individuals’ capability therefore, machines stoppages attributed to Self are reduced to a minimum.Ensures changeover parts are repaired when requested and available for use. Ensures machine running as per normal operation following changeover. Actively works with key stake holders (Team Leaders, Shift Managers etc) to reduce change over times.Identifies and deliver line improvements (that increase OEE) Overall Equipment Effectiveness using fault finding & root cause problem solving techniques.Completes Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM’s) activities on time in full wherever possible. Utilising CMMS SystemCompletes actions resulting from internal and external H&S Audits to ensure all external accreditations are maintained.Completion of all mandatory, adherence to all legal and Company procedures including H&S.Gain approval, from Engineering Leader, Production Supervisor to implement solutions identified that reduce quality and efficiency issues caused by equipment or setting.Utilise lean manufacturing techniques (SMED- Single Minute Exchange of Die, 5’S, RCPS- Root Cause Problem Solving, TPM- Total Productive Maintenance etc) to improve all areas of production.Take ownership for urgent delivery of top 3 engineering related actions arising from daily production meetings as agreed with the Engineering leader.All equipment and component part failures reported, e.g. bearings, PLC’s, relays etc to feedback to the Engineering Leader to ensure replacement are ordered in a timely manner.Through close liaison with the Production Supervisor, ensure all production lines are ready and available for use to meet weekly production plan.Waste – All Waste disposed of safely in accordance with Company procedures.Ensure all equipment is turned off when not in use.Completes any other reasonable task as requested. Knowledge/Qualifications Mechanical Bias or working toward.Effective technical skillsBasic understanding of Filling equipment operations including bottle filling, capping and labelling.Applies proven tools & techniques to solve complex problems.Excellent attention to detailUnderstands the need to work within GMP guidelines.Understanding of SMED & lean principles & techniquesInterpersonal skillsGood Verbal and written communication skillsExperience of using planned maintenance computerised systems PPM’sExcellent team working skills.Demonstrate drive and have a can-do approach.2 years previous experience in a FMCG industryAbility to work in an ever-changing production environment that is fast paced and self-motivated to achieve results.Basic understanding of Windows & Microsoft Office: Outlook, Word, PowerPointUnderstanding of Health and Safety/ Risk AssessmentGood basic standard of Mathematics & English. Technical/Professional Experience Bottle packing environment.Must have excellent communication skills and the ability to build relationships at all levels within the business.Good problem-solving skills.Accuracy and an eye for detail.Excellent planning and organisation skills. We’re dedicated to ensuring Group55 is a great place to work, we love what we do and we want to work with great people who love what they do too. We have a happy and inclusive workplace that offers support and development opportunities for our people to continue to achieve their best. This role will be office-based in Chorley, Lancashire. Group55 offer a company profit share bonus after a qualifying period. Salary: Competitive based on experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr