Proper Snack Foods, the company behind Proper Crisps, is looking for an enthusiastic individual with previous manufacturing experience and some mechanical aptitude to join our production team as "Process Technician – Leading Hand." As Leading Hand, you will work closely with the Production Supervisor to ensure that the team on this shift meets its goals.This shift runs from 5.00am to 1.45pm Monday to Friday, and the Leading Hand will be required to have some flexibility around early starts.This versatile, hands-on role includes duties such as: start-up/shut down operations, monitoring all quality parameters, reporting non-productive operations, as well as identifying, isolating or minimizing downtime and wastage. They will help to facilitate clear communications between the team and management and assist in ensuring that the manufacturing performance of our production area is optimized through plant and equipment performance, resourcing changeover management, maintenance coordination with the engineering department, training, development and leadership of operational personnel and continuous improvement. Training will be provided in each area of the factory to ensure you have a thorough understanding of our machinery and processes.General Roles and Responsibilities:Observe and advise any safety issues during operational processesIsolate possibility of harm and ensure the immediate safety of the teamIdentify and communicate quality issues or concerns immediatelyTo ensure the product is within specificationsEnsure the correct reassembly and program changes of all mechanical and electronic devices prior to operationEnsuring optimal operation of the plant or process to achieve production plan goalsActively participate in and contribute to the team's directives towards operational excellence and team developmentTo lead in a professional and objective mannerInitializing production processes to facilitate GMPStart up and Shut down operationsIdentifying, isolating or minimising all downtime and wastageEnsuring the team allocated to any role is knowledgeable in the requirements to fulfill their obligations/ Ensure line balancing across all stationsMonitoring all quality parameters and advising Process Techs and Production Supervisors of required changesOrdering materials as requiredReport and document all non-conformancesReceipt and documentation of Raw Materials as requiredApplicants will need to have the following:Mechanical aptitudeHigh level of literacy and numeracy and understanding of document requirementsAbility to train team members to operational level on plantAdjust process settings to optimize production outputHave worked in a food processing facility and have an understanding of safety requirementsGood problem solvingExceptional attitude toward Health and SafetyProven ability to work and be part of a teamIf you are someone who enjoys being part of a team, is looking to gain a broad range of skills and is not afraid to roll up your sleeves then please send your CV and cover letter to mailto:****** including evidence of your eligibility to work in NZ. Applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.Proper Snack Foods has a policy that requires the successful candidate to undergo pre-employment checks and we will meet this expense.Apply online for this role or contact Debbie for more information.
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