Production Operative

At Britvic, we make, market, and sell great-tasting soft drinks, offering refreshments to billions of consumers worldwide. We're constantly refreshing and reimagining our business, ensuring it's innovative and evolving while staying true to our vision – to be the most dynamic soft drinks company, creating a better tomorrow. We've been home to iconic brands for over 100 years, and our relevance is anchored in an authentic heritage. Delivering our vision is down to the passion of our people, and we create conditions for everyone to thrive and grow. From our international supply chain and network of partners, we export to over 100 countries, offering opportunities for our people and businesses to grow.

Job Overview

At Britvic, we are seeking a dynamic and committed Production Operative to join our team. In this role, you will operate a forklift/ppt in the safest and most effective manner, driving activities to maintain and improve performance standards while leading continuous improvement through all BWS activities. This position fulfills a \"Non-Core Champion Role\" to integrate functional requirements with operations, providing a role model for others.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with company policies and statutory regulations for health and safety.
• Take accountability for the day-to-day performance of your personal area of operation and influence.
• Contribute to ensuring that factory targets are met with regard to OE, SKU adherence, Wastage minimization, Quality, Health and Safety, and Overhead Cost Control.
• Ensure Housekeeping and Hygiene standards are met and constantly maintained across the site.
• Provide a role model example within the team for attitude, contribution, and teamwork.
• Provide cover for System Op when required.
• Operate equipment in accordance with best practices, complying with Health and Safety rules and regulations, and Britvic Policies and Procedures.
• Lead BWS activities and take responsibility for team performance and involvement.
• Undertake tasks to drive efficiency of product and size changeovers of equipment within the designated team.
• Within the remit of the Non-Core Role, represent team requirements with the sponsoring function, organize team activities to support the achievement of functional targets, and provide feedback through individual and team briefings on objectives and progress.
• Within the remit of the Non-Core Role, provide the primary liaison between the operations team and the sponsoring function through the appropriate coordinator.
• Be the primary liaison with the leadership team regarding team performance and KPI target progression.
• Provide specific support and guidance when required for the development of others on equipment and BWS activities within the designated team.

Requirements

• Experience working in a fast-paced, Consumer goods environment.
• Valid Forklift Truck license.
• Working knowledge of SAP.
• Excellent communication, team support, and facilitation skills.
• Sound knowledge of warehouse processes.
• Sound knowledge of HSE processes and application.
• Understanding of BWS and continuous improvement activities.

Key Behaviors

• Takes pride in their approach to work.
• Has a clear, consistent focus on improving ways of working.
• Supports a culture of continuous improvement.
• Takes a positive role in developing the skills of others.
• Motivates others to work together through effective teamwork.
• Takes personal responsibility to ensure results are delivered.

Education/Qualifications

• Leaving Certificate or equivalent.
• Basic Hygiene Certificate.
• ISO HACCP Systems.
• Forklift Truck license.
• Knowledge of SAP