Position Overview & Specifications
Core Purpose
Reporting to the Ancillary Team Leader, the Ancillary Operator will:
· Process and manufacture spirit on time to the correct specification for Bottling. This is inclusive of making the spirit available at the line.
· Unload/load tankers of spirit as per the plan. Set up the Maturation Warehouse facilities to accommodate the achievement of spirit availability on time to support the tanker and bottling programs
· Ensure sufficient space exists to allow the Distillery to function as desired. Process spirit for onsite filling or tanker delivery.
· Assist in effective management of IBC and remnant stocks
· Effectively manage data in Operations to ensure that HMRC guideline losses or gains are not exceeded
· Assist in ensuring that DRAMS stocks reflect the actual situation
Work Content
· Manufacture spirit to the required specification as per customer expectation
· Ensure that the filtering system has pads changed in line with CCP guidelines
· Take part as necessary in NCR investigation and root cause identification
· Effectively plan daily activity to ensure that sufficient spirit is available for Bottling on time and to the correct specification and identify possible shortages
· Effectively plan to facilitate the loading/unloading of tankers to the best vat location for onward processing
· Work closely with Warehousing and Bottling Hall staff to ensure that current plan is understood and achieved
· Input into effective scheduling: identifying potential spirit or equipment utilisation issues
· Continuous Improvement – actively take part in process improvement activity and identify to Line Manager possible areas for improvement
· Flexible in approach to requests for overtime if required
Experience
Essential
· Excellent communication skills
· Computer literacy: windows-based software
· Effective planner of workload
· Problem solving capability
· Good team player
· Capability to think on your feet
Experience
Essential
· High level of manufacturing process knowledge
· Understanding of operating a SCADA interface system
Desirable
· Understanding of spirit accounting processes would be advantageous
· Competent operator of a SCADA interface system
· Understanding of computer control systems
Education
Essential
· Literacy and numeracy skills to an extent which enables clear and professional communication
· Educated to a good secondary standard, preferably with Process Engineering knowledge
Profile
Essential
· Results focused with strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Customer focused
· Logical and methodical approach to problem solving
· Highly analytical
· Good communicator at all levels
· Sound knowledge of IT systems and packages
· Flexible approach with the ability to work on own initiative
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
Application question(s):
- Do you have an understanding of operating a SCADA interface system?
- What is your salary expectation?
Work Location: In person