Job Description
Job Title Extrusion Operator
Department Extrusion Production Department
Business/Location Amcor Flexibles- Bromborough
Reporting Relationship(s)
Reporting directly to: Extrusion Team Leader / Shift Manager.
Close working relationships with Senior Production Technician, Engineering Department, Warehouse Manager, Operations Team and Continuous Improvement Manager.
FUNCTION WITHIN THE BUSINESS
The role of the Production Technician is to manufacture high quality blown film extruded film to the required customer standards whilst maintaining a safe working environment.
PURPOSE / OBJECTIVE
To ensure dedicated machines run with minimal scrap and downtime while maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
HEALTH & SAFETY
• Manage Health & Safety requirements in accordance to the Company’s policy.
• Promotion/awareness of the company H&S Policy.
• Contribute in the improvement of H&S systems and practices within the department.
• To attend H&S training courses to develop personal knowledge and skills.
• Assisting management with updating Safe Working Procedures.
• Identify and report any machine defects/problems to the Shift Manager / Team Leader or the Engineering Manager.
PRODUCTION/QUALITY/ CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
• Ensure the department is clean, tidy and safe at all times
• Communicate with the Team Leader to ensure all changeovers are planned and to ensure all labour is provided to execute the changeovers with regards to SMED.
• Complete job documentation as and when required.
• Ensure all kags are always fully loaded and dosing in to blends where applicable.
• Ensure all Operators are working safely and wearing all required PPE when needed.
• Take responsibility for ensuring customer orders are set up to specification.
• Operate all machinery within the department, including inline recycling machines.
OPERATOR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
• Liaise with the Team Leader and other employees at all levels to identify and assess training / schedules and development needs.
• Attend self development training activities.
• Assist with any machine difficulties an operator may be having, exhibiting an open, friendly approach and showing individuals how to overcome the problems in case of recurrence.
OCCASIONAL TASKS
• Support the Technical Team with plant / product trials
• You may be required to work alternative shifts as required by the company
• You may be required to carry out any other suitable additional duties that are commensurate with the skills, knowledge and experience of the employee
SKILLS / ATTRIBUTES
Experience of working within a manufacturing environment
Experience of H&S issues within a manufacturing environment
Experience of delivering training to personnel (1-1, on-the-job)
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Excellent organisational and administrative skills
The ability to work unsupervised and be able to use own initiative
Proficiency in IT –Navision, Excel, bpi in-house computer programmes
The ability to handle multiple priorities to ensure deadlines/objectives are met
The ability to form excellent working relationships at all levels and respect confidentiality
Desirable skills, attributes and experience
Knowledge of H&S legislation
Knowledge of ISO Management systems
Experience of recycling or the plastics industry
Some mechanical knowledge of plastics processing machinery
An interest in continuing their own personal development
Environmental awareness
