About Ornua
Ornua is a dairy co-operative that sells dairy products on behalf of its members, Ireland's dairy processors and Irish dairy farmers. It is Ireland's largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to 110 countries worldwide.
Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has annualised sales of over €3.5 billion and a global team of 3,000 employees.
The company operates across two divisions: Ornua Foods and Ornua Ingredients, with business units worldwide, including 16 production facilities and sales and marketing teams working in-market globally.
Our Brands
You may know us by our brands Kerrygold, Dubliner, Pilgrim's Choice, Avantage, Forto, and BEO.
Our Values
At Ornua, our values lie at the core of everything we do and how we behave both individually and as a business. Our five values are:
* Seek and Embrace New Ideas
* Make It Happen
* Be Our True Selves
* Show You Care
* Achieve Great Things Together
Our Growth Strategy
Ornua's co-operative ethos lies at the heart of how we do business. We care passionately about driving sustainable, profitable growth, underpinned by our ambitious 'Path to Prosper' strategy.
This Role
We are currently seeking a General Operative for an initial 6-month contract. As a General Operative, your primary responsibility will be to ensure the efficient and accurate filling of various products into tubs or foil.
Main Responsibilities
* Have a comprehensive understanding of the product range and the ability to manage machine settings using work instructions.
* Take ownership for setting-up machine run parameters for the range of products through undertaking sequenced events or corrective action(s) as appropriate and in a timely manner.
* Consult Manufacturing Order for product specifications.
* Set-up ink-jet printer(s) ensuring correct positioning of the head. Enter product data to the printer consul as per the Manufacturing Order.
* Undertake X-Ray test and ensure that the metal detection system is working correctly.
* Where required for product change, physically change internal machine components machines.
* Monitor the machine while in production and physically clear blockages/spills should they arise. Clean out spills immediately where required.
* Prepare machines for cleaning as per quality schedules. Manually remove internal components for hand wash bath cleaning and follow CIP procedures for complete washing down of the machine. Complete and initial CIP documentation.
Requirements
* Proven manufacturing experience and leadership experience.
* Proven experience in leading and facilitating Continuous Improvement.
* Proven experience in training and developing teams.
* Strong communication, interpersonal, organisational and administrative skills.
* Flexible and committed attitude with the ability to display initiative.
* Flexibility in covering different shifts and weekends.
* IT literate with strong Word, Excel and database skills.
* Problem solver, disciplined in collecting information, ascertaining root cause of issues and Identifying and developing practical solutions.
ORNUA Competencies
* WORKING TOGETHER: Encourages co-operation in own team and supports cross functional learning.
* COMMUNICATIVE: Communicates confidently, adapting style for different situations.
* OWNERSHIP: Clarifies accountabilities, overlaps, and gaps, and helps others remain motivated through difficult times.
* FORWARD LOOKING: Helps others to accept change, implement change, and looks ahead to anticipate change.
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