Machine Operator

ASR Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global sugar company in Greater London seeks an operator for its packing line. The role involves maintaining quality and safety standards, operating various equipment, and participating in continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates showcase strong problem-solving, communication, and planning skills. This position works on a rotating shift schedule, requiring a positive and proactive attitude within a team environment. The company is committed to service excellence and sustainability.

Qualifications

• Effective communication to describe problems and solutions.
• Ability to plan and execute routine activities.
• Commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Operate packing line(s) to meet safety and quality standards.
• Perform quality checks and monitor performance trends.
• Communicate effectively with team members.

Skills

Keyboard skills and IT aptitude

Verbal & written communication skills

Planning skills

Problem-solving skills

Team contribution

Job description

ASR Group is the world’s largest refiner and marketer of cane sugar, with an annual production capacity of more than 6 million tons of sugar. The company produces a full line of grocery, industrial, food service and specialty sweetener products. Across North America, ASR Group owns and operates six sugar refineries, located in Louisiana, New York, California, Maryland, Canada and Mexico. In the European Union, the company owns and operates sugar refineries in England, Portugal. ASR Group also owns and operates mills in Mexico and Belize. The company’s brand portfolio includes the leading brands Domino®, C&H®, Redpath®, Tate & Lyle®, Lyle’s® and Sidul®.

POSITION SCOPE

To safely operate, maintain and improve a packing line to meet the Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) plan cost effectively and to agreed customer requirements.

SHIFT: Mon-Friday

• Week 1 - 3 dayshifts (We,Th,Fr)
• Week 2 - 3 nightshifts (Mo,Tu,We)
• Week 3 - 2 dayshifts (Mo,Tu) & 2 nightshifts (Th,Fr)
• Revert to Week 1 etc.

ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Operate packing line(s) and other offline equipment to safety, environmental, quality, hygiene and output standards
• Complete required quality checks, compare results against specified parameters and follow Company Quality procedures for action where required
• Adjust plant when appropriate to ensure agreed specifications are maintained
• Use FLT’s to supply lines with packaging equipment
• Use knowledge and experience to anticipate problems where possible and to solve problems when they do occur using relevant CI tools
• Record quality and performance data, and monitor line performance trends and material usage taking corrective action where appropriate
• Clearly communicate handover information and issues within packing team of Operators and Maintenance Technicians
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects where appropriate

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Keyboard skills and IT aptitude to input and access data
• Verbal & written communication skills to accurately describe problems, causes and solutions
• Planning skills to ensure routine activities can be completed
• Positive attitude and commitment
• Attitude of continuous improvement
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Positive and proactive contributor in a team environment

At Tate & Lyle Sugars, our goal is to be the most admired sweetener Company.

Service Excellence -Be the industry's Gold Standard by a relentless focus on reliability, providing products with superior quality and excellent customer services.Efficiency and Sustainability -Eliminate inefficiency to be a sustainable, low cost producer and to generate fuel for reinvestment.Value-Add -create strategic advantage and enhanced profitability through value-added products and services. The foundation of our values isTalent and Cultureas we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.