WIN08327 Heinz Wigan Machine Operator

Full Job Description

Rotating Any 5 days from 7 days working 06.00-14.00, 14.00-22.00 and 22.00-06.00

Role Overview

support in creating a pipeline of operational improvements to increase service and reduce cost.

Reporting to the Repack Team Leader, the successful candidate will be responsible the end to end operation of the Chameleon line. Working closely with the Repack Team and Engineering Team

To achieve a high level of performance to hit KPI’s and ensure that a comprehensive and proactive service is provided to both internal and external customers.

This role requires a creative and technical thinker with great vision, someone who has an ability to understand the wider business goals and support in the implementation of change. 

This is an excellent opportunity to work in partnership with the leadership team to develop a successful ONE Team engaging culture.

Who are we?

Wincanton is a leading third-party logistics (3PL) and supply chain solutions provider in the UK and Ireland. With over 17,000 colleagues across more than 200 sites and a 3,400 strong fleet of vehicles, we put our customers at the heart of everything we do, and our mission is “to make our customers business’s better, every day.”

How will you contribute?

• Responsible for the daily start-up & shut down of the Chameleon production machine.
• Critical running procedure for the end to end Chameleon process which will include.
• Line bleed outs for date change
• Replenishments of Card
• Low fusion reel changes and Replenishments
• Label changes
• Pallet wrap replenishments
• Support with changeovers
• · Rectify on the job running faults to ensure consistent productivity 
• Act as an assistant to the technicians on repairs 
• Act as a Quality Control for the job to ensure the correct build is taking place.
• Act as an owner for productivity
• Contractual requirement to comply with all Company Health, Safety and Quality procedures to ensure safe working practices and a safe working environment exists for all.
• Participate in YOUR PULSE – employee surveys to help us understand what we can do better.

 What will you bring?

• Succeeds in building effective stakeholder relationships with the ability to influence management team’s thinking to deliver high performance through a culture of accountability and ownership. 
• Demonstrable exemplary customer relationship management skills with the flexibility in style, approach to manage several clients with varying requirements at the same time. 
• Well-developed interpersonal skills with an ability to influence at all levels. Able to manage conflict and tough conversations including complex IR issues. 
• Experience of change management processes including successful delivery of change. Understands how people react to change and how to lead and manage through this. 
• Able to manage Equality and Diversity issues and creates a culture of respect and “Dignity at Work” for all. 
• Understands team dynamics and composition and applies knowledge to develop high performing teams. 
• Understand key drivers to achieve high levels of employee engagement and uses these to deliver high performance. 
• Personal resilience, tenacity and motivated by achievement.
• Must be an effective communicator and able to develop good working relationships across all levels.
• Be a team player, our focus is one team on site.
• KPI driven.
• Able to communicate effectively with all levels within the NDC and DC Team.
• Flexible and willing to carry out varied tasks positively and reliably, at either site.
• Able to carry out manual handling tasks in a constantly changing environment.
• Must be attentive to detail, completing tasks right first time and on time.
• Able to take responsibility for own actions and assist others to improve.
• Positive can-do attitude
• Be sufficiently motivated to complete targets set and where possible exceed them.
• Be firmly committed to Health and Safety.

 What do we offer?

We really value our people and offer a friendly, safety-first working environment and a competitive salary along with other benefits including company pension scheme, 25 days hols + bank hols, share incentive plan, cycle to work scheme, employee benefits online discount platform, onsite parking, onsite canteen and much more.

Our people are at the core of our business and what makes Wincanton great. That’s why we also provide significant opportunities for career development and progression, as well as training enrichment and multi-skilling, in a dynamic working environment.

If you feel that you have what it takes to support Wincanton in delivering the best service, we would love to hear from you.