process operator Harlow, England
Synthomer
Full Time
Harlow, England
33800 - 28400 GBP ANNUAL Today
Job description
Synthomer is an innovative and differentiated global leader in sustainable polymer solutions. The Group is one of the world’s foremost suppliers of water based polymers and has leadership positions in many markets. Our polymers help customers create innovative new products and enhance the performance of existing products in key industries such as coatings, construction, adhesives, textiles, paper and nitrile medical gloves.
With the acquisition of Eastman Adhesive Resins in 2022 and Omnova Solutions in 2020, Synthomer grew its global manufacturing network, expanded its product portfolio and boosted its geographical presence, allowing it to better serve over 6000 customers around the world. Synthomer has its operational headquarters in London, UK, and provides customer-focused services from regional centres in Harlow, UK; Marl, Germany; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Beachwood, Ohio, USA. It employs more than 5000 employees across over 40 sites and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.
Purpose of the Job:·
Part of a team who control the running of the production plant under the supervision of the Production Shift Manager and Team Leaders. Performing chemical and manufacturing operations in a safe and effective manner. Capturing process opportunities by improving the integrity and reliability of the site assets through effective use of Manufacturing Excellence tools.
Main Accountabilities:
- Run the Plant in a safe and efficient way
- Communicate within the shift and handover to other shifts in accordance with site standard
- Ensure raw materials, products and energies are handled efficiently to minimise losses
- Enter daily data for OEE and Loss Accounting to identify improvement opportunities
- Work to the shift production rota
- Compile and maintain batch documentation
- Report any shift problems to the Shift Manager or Team Leader
- Propose improvements to manufacturing and safety systems
- Assist Engineering during the annual investment/maintenance shutdown and during other times where possible
- Assist Factory Services in certain duties, like tanker off-loading and loading bring to the attention of the Shift Manager or Team Leader any deficiencies/non-compliances
- Carry out any plant duties and work as organised by the Team Leader (these include, but are not limited to, housekeeping and remediation or deep cleaning)
To join our successful team, you will need:
- A minimum of 5 GCSE grade C or above
- Experience in an industrial or process manufacturing environment
- Good listening, verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and to work to deadlines to business demands.
- Experience working a 24/7 Shift Pattern would be desirable
- Counterbalance Fork Lift Truck Licence is also desirable
- Lean manufacturing would be an advantage
- NVQ Level 3 in Process Operations (Gold Standard) would be an advantage.
Why Synthomer?
We are ambitious!
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
We have grown significantly – both organically and inorganically. We are a FTSE 250 listed company, 22% of our revenue comes from newly commercialized products, and we’re recognized in the top-quartile for chemicals manufacturing safety.
We believe in high challenge, high support!
We are keen to let you contribute in real roles from day 1. We expect a lot, but offer a lot, too. This includes onboarding, induction and learning events, networking opportunities, mentoring and personal development planning. So, be up for an inspiring long-term career adventure.
We personalize our approach to development!
At Synthomer, you won't find generic career tracks or development programs but rather a one-size-fits-one approach to employee development. We'll partner with you to ensure you have the right experiences that build your capabilities and accelerate your career growth.
Synthomer
www.synthomer.com
London, United Kingdom
Michael Willome
$2 to $5 billion (USD)
1001 to 5000 Employees
Company - Private
Chemical Manufacturing
1863
