Production Operative - DayshiftPOST: Production Operative (Day Shift)REPORTS TO: Production SupervisorLOCATION: FivemiletownCORE HOURS: Monday - Friday 6am - 4pm (with a rotational day off each week)OBJECTIVE OF ROLETo operate in a highly automated, leading-edge production facility to manufacture superior quality paving and walling products in a safe and efficient manner.COMPANY VALUES AND CULTURE:At AG, we are committed to fostering a positive and inclusive workplace culture that reflects our core values of integrity, sustainability, customer care, wellbeing, and innovation. Our mission is to be the preferred supplier of innovative hard landscaping and building products which create a sustainable built environment. We believe in continuous improvement and encourage our employees to take initiative and drive positive change. Our work environment is built on mutual respect, support, and the shared goal of delivering superior quality products. We value the contribution of each team member and strive to ensure that everyone goes home safe every day, feels valued, and is empowered to grow and succeed within the company.About the roleKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESTake personal responsibility for safety; ultimately ensuring that you go home safe everyday whilst training to become a flexible operative across a range of workstations to produce paving and walling products to the highest quality standard.As a key member of the team become proficient in all aspects of operationsUse and learn the tools of the Learn management system to drive continuous improvement in productivity whilst maintaining quality of output.Support maintenance tasks, during machine down time, planned maintenance and with routine maintenance tasks.Troubleshooting - respond quickly to conditions that adversely impact operations through communication with shift team leader and working to resolve issues.Comply with AG Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) Policies & Procedures, safe systems of work and legislative requirements. Report improvements using AG's Engage SoftwareEnsure that HSEQ risk are eliminated or controlled during all activities, completing production and pre-use HSEQ checks as required.Ensure product meets the requirements quality standard, maintain supporting records throughout the production process.Maintain a clean and tidy work area, ensuring housekeeping is kept at the required high standardAny other duties commensurate with the role and within capabilities.The above list is not exhaustive but aims to provide a broad range of key accountabilities of the post.About the companyRenowned and respected designer, developer, manufacturer and distributor of best in class walling, paving and facing brick.Required Criteria
Medically fit to undertake the physical requirements of the job.
Previous experience of working in a fast paced manufacturing environment.
Computer Literate
Adherence and appreciation for H&S litigation and general housekeeping standards
Reliable. Works well on own initiative and as part of a team.
Ability to meet production deadlines
Experience of effective communication to team members
Can travel to and from work areas as and when required.
Available to respond to production problems outside of normal hours
Desired Criteria
Previous experience of concrete products manufacturing
Previous experience of quality control
At least 1 year's previous forklift, driving experience preferably within a busy manufacturing environment
Previous experience in routine and preventative maintenance programmes
