SENIOR PRODUCTION OPERATOR

SENIOR PRODUCTION OPERATOR - £35,700 BASED WATTON/THETFORD - PERMANENT FULL TIME - MONDAY TO FRIDAY 7.30AM TO 5PM. Reporting directly to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will be required to perform the following key job functions: Role Purpose The Senior Production Operator is a vital role within our operations. You will be expected to work directly on the production lines while simultaneously overseeing a small, fast-paced team. Your goal is to assist in ensuring that production targets are met, quality is uncompromised, and the unit operates smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

Shop Floor Leadership & Operations Active Production: Work "hands-on" on the production lines to maintain output. Team Supervision: Oversee a small team, ensuring staff are working efficiently and meeting hourly/daily targets. Technical Proficiency: Operate all production machinery (following training) and assist with basic maintenance to minimize downtime. Labelling : Manage overprinting tasks using specialized printers and NiceLabel / NiceLabel Design software. Staff Development: Assist with the training and on boarding of new team members, ensuring they are quickly up to speed on safety, quality, and operational standards. Quality Control & Dispatch Quality Control: Conduct quality checks to ensure every product meets company standards before leaving the unit. Product checks: Perform final stock checks to ensure the physical count matches recorded amounts. Health & Safety: Ensure all team members adhere to Health and Safety procedures and company protocols at all times. Administrative & Planning Support Production Planning: In the Production Manager's absence, take the lead on planning production runs and scheduling work. Systems Management: Use Excel and internal computer systems to book products and maintain accurate digital records. Inventory Control: Assist with regular stock takes of raw materials to ensure stock levels are correct. Required Skills & Experience Management Style: Comfortable managing a small team in a high-pressure, fast-paced environment. Technical Ability: Mechanically minded; able to troubleshoot machinery and use specialized software. IT Literacy: High proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general computer systems for data entry and planning. Physicality: This is a hands-on role; you must be comfortable being on your feet and working the lines alongside the production team. Attention to Detail: Precision is required for stock counting, quality control, and label design. IF YOU HAVE THE EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ARE USED TO BEING HANDS ON THEN EITHER CALL TERESA OR EMAIL YOUR CV