Process Operator

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

Job summary

A leading sugar processing company in the UK is looking for a Process Operator. The role involves operating plant machinery, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and maintaining production quality. Candidates should have 'A' level qualifications in chemistry or related sciences, along with experience in FMCG or food manufacturing. This is a shift-based position with a rotational schedule.

Qualifications

• Detailed knowledge of complex process operations.
• Experience in FMCG/Food Manufacturing.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Operation of plant in compliance with SHEQ standards.
• Achievement of required processing volume.
• Perform testing and maintain test records for traceability.
• Prepare flavoured syrup/sauce blends by recipe.
• Adhere to BRC and customer standards.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders.

Skills

Prioritizing skills

Analytical skills

Team working skills

Communication skills

Computer skills (MS Word & Excel)

Numeracy and literacy

Education

GCSE ‘A’ level standard, preferably in Chemistry and/or another science

Tools

SAP system

Job description

Job Title

Process Operator

Location

Plaistow Wharf

Reports To

Process Shift Supervisor

Company Description

ASR Group’s companies have more than 150 years of experience taking sugar cane from the field to the table. Our expertise in every aspect of the cane sugar process is without equal. We are the largest vertically integrated cane sugar refiner in the world. Our nine refineries are found in five countries across the globe and collectively can produce more than six million tonnes of sugar. We also own and operate sugar mills in the United States, Mexico and Belize. As an expert in raw sugar procurement, our reach spans more than 40 countries and our network of partners and suppliers has never been stronger. Our brands are leaders in their respective markets. We sell our branded and private label sugars, sweeteners and syrups in the grocery, food service, industrial and pharmaceutical channels in the Americas, Caribbean, Europe, the Middle East, India and Asia.

Shift

3 Week rotation; 1 week days, 1 week afternoons & 1 week nights.

Position Scope

Processing of raw ingredients to produce value added products for the Plaistow packing lines and Bulk Customers, including LGS & flavored blends on a shift basis.

Detailed Roles & Responsibilities

• Operation of plant in compliance with all SHEQ standards including thorough knowledge of the dangers of bulk chemicals (e.g. acid, salt, carbon, soda, filteraid, resin) and the associated product and environmental risks.
• Achievement of required processing volume whilst maintaining process specifications such as brix, colour, pH, ash, hardness. Control of process critical control points and process inputs (syrup and chemical.)
• Perform testing and maintain test records for traceability.
• Perform sampling and maintain water quality and records for process utilities such as the cooling tower, steam boilers and water softeners.
• Providing flexible cover for the Process Shift Supervisor.
• Preparing flavoured syrup/sauce blends by recipe against required specification.
• Loading of bulk and return tankers and blending of process ingredients to recipe, ensuring hygiene standards.
• Controlled material release of all syrup products by filter & visual check of which under 'concession' is minimised by maintaining tight specifications.
• Adherence to BRC and customer standards with accurate recording of operational data.
• SHHEQ standards and records understood and maintained for product traceability and audit requirements.
• Control of retained retail pack samples and customer bulk samples, for traceability exercises.
• Thorough knowledge of all syrup packing lines and utilities on site for hygiene, routing of lines, routine testing & trouble shooting.
• Be actively involved with the sites Continuous Improvement Program by monitoring and driving triggers
• Liaise with internal stakeholders
• Must possess good prioritising, analytical and team working skills.
• Supervisory experience beneficial.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels within the business.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to take responsibility for making decisions which can have a major impact on production, flexibility, labour & costs.
• Good computer skills especially MS Word & Excel.
• High level of numeracy & literacy.
• Ability to provide basic holiday/sick cover for the Plaistow Shift Supervisor.

Essential Work Experiences

• Detailed knowledge of complex process operations.

Desired Work Experiences

• High level of proficiency in the SAP system to include: Inventory, C of A, & production modules.
• CI capability/experience

Essential Education Requirements

• GCSE ‘A’ level standard, preferably in Chemistry and/or another science.
• Worked within a FMCG/Food Manufacturing organisation

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 is Talent and Culture as we aim to build, retain and motivate a winning team.