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This is a skilled role offering long term career stability and growth as well as good work life balance with the amount of paid time off allowed by the shift pattern. It would suit someone who has already demonstrated committment to personal development in the field of Process Operations, Manufacturing Automation and DCS.Â
Key Responsibilities
• To ensure that yeast is produced within defined specifications and parameters to meet company and customer requirements
• To ensure that the production process is monitored, and any deviations reported that could affect the continuity or quality of production
• To be responsible for the safety of self and others around you in the production environment
Key Outputs:
• Monitor fermentation and checking in-process parameters and the quality of samples, making any necessary production adjustments
• Accurately record raw materials, production stage timings and quality checks
• Perform yeast counts and cell mass measurement along with other in-process analysis
• Work with the lab team, who carry out further tests to monitor products
• Ensure the correct storage and stock management of raw materials
• Clean and maintain all equipment, making sure the strictest levels of hygiene are kept throughout the brewing process
• Loading vehicles with finished product ready for dispatch
• Ensure all work always adheres to quality and safety standards
• Carry out other housekeeping tasks as required to maintain a safe and efficient environment
• To report defects in machinery and equipment to prevent further damage
• Data input for quality and process records
Skills and Knowledge:
• knowledge of food production processes or other liquid engineering processes
• QC and QA awareness – ISO, BRC
• H&S and Environmental awareness – NEBOSH or IOSH Managing safety
• Flexible to adapt to different culture
Experience & Qualifications:
• Minimum HNC or equivalent
• Experience of operating process plant and machinery using a DCS system
• Experience of process monitoring and deviation reporting
Values:
• Encourages appropriate behaviour by giving feedback to individuals
• Gains respect and trust from a broad range of people
• Flexible & positive response to change
• Receptive to feedback and is willing to learn from mistakes
Ideas:
• Works logically towards solutions
• Uses analytical decision making
• Superior ability to closely monitor parameters and react to deviations to prevent quality loss
• Positive attitude to own development
