Skilled Production Operative

2 months ago


Ledbury, United Kingdom Ornua Foods Full time

Production Operative

Job Title: SkilledProduction Operative

Reports to : Shift Manager

Location: Ornua Ingredients, Ledbury HR8 2JQ

Hours:  Monday to Friday 2pm – 10pm (Fixed Afternoon Shift)

Salary: Starting from £

A Day in The Life of a Skilled Production Operative


You will work within the team of Machine Operatives in high care environment, undertaking activities including dismantling, rebuilding and operating of production plant and equipment and surrounding areas to achieve standards of excellence in line with food hygiene requirements to support delivery of audits and accreditations. Your areas of responsibility include:

To set up machines, control change of settings and changeovers. Adhere to production schedule/plan as directed by shift manager and following our internal system (M3).  Responsible for setting up product print according to the manufacturing specification. Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. Including, always wearing appropriate safety protection. Promptly report all accidents and health & safety failings in the workplace. To work in accordance with written work instructions in order achieve daily production plans. Carry out all production-related tasks in a manner that produces consistently high-quality finished goods. Report any issues that pose as a risk to food safety. Recommend improvements to the Shift Production Manager and if accepted implement them accordingly. Ensure that all operational documentation is completed accurately and promptly on our internal system that measures performance (Redzone). Perform to meet departmental goals and quality targets.  Provide quality products and services that meet customer requirements. Maintain processes within pre-determined limits and monitor non-conformance.  Possess a proactive mindset to assist on the continuous improvement of processes and techniques, while also identifying and eliminating problems. Undertake relevant training as required. 

Personal qualities and experience:

Essential - Experience of working in a production environment, this includes setting up and operating production lines. Reliability, self-motivation, drive and commitment are essential to enable you to work effectively as a team member as well as on your own. Flexible and resilient as you may need to undertake additional tasks as directed by your manager. Be a strong and effective communicator. Adopt a high personal and professional standard. Computer literate.

What Can We Offer in Return?

Brilliant benefits that include 31 days holiday (28 days + 3 b/hols), paid breaks, company shop (discounts on cheese & butter), free tea, coffee and fruit, onsite free physiotherapist, Refer a Friend Cash Scheme, discount on bikes and Tech Scheme, company pension, 24-hour online GP service, free flu jabs, Various events and incentives throughout the year (Free BBQs, Family Fun Days, picnics, pizza events), and personal development through our grading structure.

Our job grading structure clearly identifies the requirements for each role within Operations based on knowledge, skill and responsibility and encourages development in line with personal ambition whilst being fair and consistent. This framework, together with strong working relationships, enables Ornua to be a business where people belong and feel valued and can grow.

Why Ornua?

Ornua operates from 10 business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe. The Group is structured across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients. Ornua Ingredients is responsible for the procurement of Irish and non-Irish dairy products and for the sale of dairy ingredients to food manufactures and foodservice customer across the world.  Our co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business as a purpose and values-led organisation, creating value for Irish dairy farming families. Our Values lie at the core of everything we do. Our five values encourage us to Seek and Embrace New Ideas, Make It Happen, Be Our True Selves, Show You Care, and Achieve Great Things Together. We invest in our people and foster a culture of continuous learning and improvement.

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