We are seeking an experienced and career-focused individual to join our team as a Senior Process Technician. The Senior Process Technician will play a key role in documenting and reporting all production activities, including the quality of the finished goods produced and materials used. The role holder will also be hands on in production, documenting our process and the adjustments to be made to ensure our blend produces top quality rPET resin each and every time.
They will play a key role in our production team, helping us deliver high-quality results, and contributing to the success of a fast-growing company.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prioritise and optimise production to maintain target specifications (run rate, downtime, quality – off-spec/haze, blends, etc.)
* Ensure Operations Supervisor and Quality Department are fully informed as to the performance of the line through periodic and comprehensive data capture (end of shift report).
* Carry out quality testing in the laboratory of the materials being produced on their shift and on raw materials when required.
* Optimise raw material usage (blends and blend targets).
* Ensure production blends are adhered to, and any deviation is reported/communicated at daily operations meeting & end of shift report.
* Advise production on the usage of IV enhancer and toner on each production run. Highlight and report on usage of enhancer/toner on a daily basis.
* Manage quality issues (IV, haze, colour, FG contamination, raw material issues).
* Ensure accurate and detailed record keeping and shift logging (shift report).
* Highlight shift plan and targets to shift team at the start of every shift.
* Manage all site issues after-hours (absence, deliveries, facilities outage – ESB/water, medical emergencies, etc.)
* Complete shift handovers at start and end of shift with your shift team and incoming shift team.
* Ensure raw materials are removed from bins in a controlled manner, to utilise space efficiently.
* Move off-spec material to the designated area.
* Report on production performance (previous 12hrs) at daily operations meeting and shift report.
* Drive and sustain best practice across operations team. Develop and implement SOP's to continuously improve operations.
* Mentor & support training of all new Trainee Process Technicians.
* Drive and sustain a high-performance workplace, escalate poor performance within your team to Production Team Leader/Operations Supervisor.
* Promptly implement changes to machine settings when variations are identified to ensure efficient running of the line.
* Contain off spec material to ensure zero risk of contamination to finished product.
* Troubleshoot processing issues and document corrective actions.
* Proactively identify operational improvement opportunities.
* Ensure effective communication with production operators on shift.
* Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained at all times.
* Ensure waste is managed with protecting personal safety and the safety of others a priority.
* Carry out training of other process technicians on your shift.
* Monitor and ensure finished goods bags are completed as per internal SOPs.
* Co-ordinates re-bagging of finished goods bags during each shift.
What We're Looking For
* A positive, can-do attitude.
* Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
* Flexibility to work on a rotating day/night shift pattern.
* Good computer literacy (MS Office).
* Strong attention to detail and commitment to safe working practices.
Experience:
* 3 years production experience.
* 1 year experience in supervisory role (beneficial).
* 2 years forklift driving experience (beneficial).
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* On-site parking
Work Location: In person