Production Operator – Manufacturing Floor

About the role

We are seeking a Production Operator to run manufacturing equipment, ensure product quality, and support the production team on the shop floor. The role involves following work instructions, handling documentation, and coordinating with helpers to maintain a smooth and safe production flow.

Key responsibilities

• Validate availability of required documents (JFT, PCC, drawings) before each job start‑up.
• Operate machines according to work instructions, ensuring safe and reliable runs.
• Troubleshoot issues, request support when needed, and minimise downtime.
• Check and sign winding samples, relay them for team‑leader approval, and forward for QC inspection.
• Regularly monitor product quality, provide samples to QC, and report any defects.
• Complete repair requests, obtain approvals, coordinate with maintenance, and validate repairs.
• Assign tasks to helpers, maintain 5S standards, and keep the work area organised.
• Verify and sign product and pallet labels to ensure correct packaging.
• Fill production reports, enter data into the ERP system, and submit reports for team‑leader approval.
• Prepare process control cards for new orders and obtain necessary approvals.
• Label leftover material and manage its dispatch to the warehouse or mixing zones.
• Implement Good Manufacturing Practices on assigned machines and report discrepancies.

Required profile

• Ability to follow detailed work instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail for documentation, labeling, and quality checks.
• Proactive problem‑solver who can request support to minimise downtime.
• Effective communicator who can coordinate helpers and report to team leaders.
• Commitment to maintaining 5S workplace organization and GMP standards.

Required skills

• Machine operation on manufacturing equipment.
• Interpretation of technical drawings and work instructions.
• Data entry and reporting in an ERP system.
• Quality control inspection procedures.
• Maintenance request handling and repair validation.
• Labeling, packaging, and inventory labeling.
• 5S workplace organization.