Production Operator Apprenticeship

Safety

Support the Team Leader to drive a proactive safety culture i.e. Hazard Spots reported, actioned and completed Actively strives to achieve daily production figures through timely intervention, remedy and escalation reporting of all issues Completes allocated actions resulting from internal and external H&S Audits to ensure all external accreditations are maintained Completion of all mandatory H&S training Maintains and raises hygiene standards to GMP requirements

Quality

Ownership of maintaining required standards, as assessed via internal and external audits Completes actions resulting from internal and external quality Audits to ensure all defined audit scores are met

Delivery

Actively takes ownership for hourly scores and performance of production line Works collaboratively to support others Works with the team to meet daily and weekly production KPIs including OEE, PA, GMP audits, safety inspections etc, and review quarterly

People

Completes regular performance reviews Reads and understands all internal training and work instructions

SAP

Understanding and use of the SAP system and all relevant transactions Completion of transactions to desired standard

General

Completes all other relevant reasonable tasks as requested by duty manager

Training:

Level 2 qualification in the Science Manufacturing Process Operative.

The apprenticeship is delivered in the workplace, with week-long blocks at college for the theoretical knowledge. This will be held at Wigan & Leigh College’s Pagefield campus in Wigan.

Training Outcome:
This role is the stepping stone to a full Production Operator role and further up the team leader and management hierarchy

Employer Description:

PZ Cussons UK is part of PZ Cussons plc, an international consumer goods company with a heritage dating back to 1884. The UK business is best known for manufacturing and marketing household and personal care brands including Carex, Imperial Leather, Original Source, Charles Worthington, Sanctuary Spa and St Tropez. The company focuses on personal hygiene, beauty, and wellness products sold through all major retailers across the UK. A key asset within the UK operation is the Agecroft manufacturing and R&D facility in Salford, Greater Manchester. The site is a modern, advanced and technologically sophisticated manufacturing facility. The Agecroft site operates as a just-in-time manufacturing facility. The factory has the currently produces 150 million units per year, with capacity for further growth. Today, the Agecroft facility plays a central role in PZ Cussons UK's supply chain, enabling the business to respond quickly to customer requirements, launch new products efficiently, and maintain high service levels for UK retailers and consumers.

Working Hours :
Induction and onboard on days (8am- 4pm) Shift work is 12 hour shifts covering Monday- Friday days and nights on a three-week rotating pattern

Skills:
Communication skills,IT skills,Attention to detail,Problem solving skills,Number skills,Logical,Team working