Manufacturing Process Technician Ryton on Dunsmore, England
Job description
Who are Millboard?
Millboard is a UK-based decking and cladding solutions manufacturer with an expanding international presence. We passionately believe our “Live. Life. Outside.” value proposition is the best in the world - and is reinforced by a unique and patented technology that is positively disrupting and resonating in the market. Inspired by nature but designed to outperform others in terms of look and feel, long-term durability, and cost of ownership, Millboard’s portfolio is truly unique.
An Investors in People winner, we have a genuinely team-focused culture that empowers us all to succeed together – Join one of the fastest-growing and most innovative companies in Britain and be part of a dynamic and supportive environment that offers a host of generous benefits for people who want to be the best they can be.
We’ve also been awarded the accolade of being one of the Top 1000 Companies to Inspire Britain by the London Stock Exchange, while BDO’s Growth Barometer recently placed Millboard in the Top 50 fastest growing companies in Coventry & Warwickshire.
What’s the role?
As our Process Technician you’ll be responsible for monitoring and assessing the manufacturing process across all production machines. You’ll be responsible for collecting data, analysing it, then making and implementing recommendations. Working within a small projects team you’ll identify opportunities to improve safety, increase availability, reduce rejects and rework, and increase speed and output.
The role is Days Shift – Monday to Thursday 0600h-1800h, 46 hours a week.
Key Responsibilities:
- To own the process and ensure parameters are within specification, producing shift reports for process parameter monitoring.
- To support Product and Colour changes as required.
- Responsible for supporting and leading investigations and troubleshooting plant / process problems.
- To assist in resolving problems that may arise with respect to the quality of products.
- To assist in the collection and input of data and undertake any necessary analysis as part of continuous process improvements on the production lines.
- Responsible for developing new and modifying existing processes and equipment, ranging from individual nozzles to whole production lines.
- Support rollout of any improvements across all lines, to include training Production staff in any process changes made.
- To assist and support where necessary plant trials, R&D Projects, and NPI activities, this will incorporate recording machine and process details.
- Working safely at all times, focusing on; increasing uptime, reducing scrap and rework, increasing speed, and increasing output.
- You will be required to complete internal and external training and development that is required to meet the requirements of the role.
- Maintain good housekeeping in all work areas.
- To adhere to the Company’s policies and procedures regarding health and safety, accounting, minimisation of waste and care for the environment, equality, elimination of discrimination and unfair treatment and prevention of fraud.
- To undertake any other duties as may be required from time to time by the business.
Your Background and Experience
- Ideally a Level 3 Qualification in Process Technology (Or Technical Equivalent). Opportunities will be given to train to this level for candidates with relevant experience.
- Strong character with drive, energy and enthusiasm who will have excellent “credibility” with peers.
- Ability to work on own or part of a focused team.
- Ability to prioritise own workload to ensure focus is given to most critical concerns, and effectively escalate.
- Ability to lead and support focussed improvement events and teams to deliver process improvements.
- Hands on approach, able to train others.
What’s in it for you?
When you join Millboard you’ll be joining an organisation that lives and thrives by its values, and will give you every opportunity to be the best you can be. You’ll be surrounded by like-minded people who are all passionate, supportive and dedicated to their craft. As well as our amazing culture we also offer a host of generous benefits including -
- 30 days holiday per annum, including bank holidays
- Pension matched to 5%
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Eyecare Contributions
- Free Parking
- Discounted rates for employees, friends and family of all Millboard products
We look forward to your application!
