Total 20 manufacturing production job vacancies in ashford kent me156sf

HRGO are recruiting for a Production Operative on behalf of our client in Headcorn, on the outskirts of Ashford.

This is an ongoing temporary role with the possibility of becoming permanent. Experience working on a production line is desirable and an immediate start is available for the right candidate.

Duties include:

• Working on a Production line.
• Getting products ready for delivery
• Loading heavy materials into the machines
• Moving pallets around the factory.

The role is Monday to Friday and there are 2 shift patterns, and these will rotate weekly.

• AM- 7am-3pm
• PM -3pm-11pm

Please only apply if you can cover both shift patterns. Rate of pay is £11.44ph.

If you feel you have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date CV! If you have not been contacted within a week, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

Food Production Team Lead

Location: Margate, Kent

Industry: Food Production

Contract: Perm

Shifts: Afternoons - 13:00 - 23:00 ~ 37.5 hours a week

Salary: £12.21 per hour

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Team Leader to join our clients Food Production team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in food production and leadership skills to support the shift supervisor in ensuring the safe and efficient production of high-quality food products.

Key Responsibilities:

Check the quality of products, including weights, measures, and bake profiles

Supervise and manage team members, providing guidance and support

Ensure production targets are met consistently

Monitor shift performance targets

Ensure Health and Safety procedures and policies are followed at all times

Conduct spot checks on all processes from mixing to packing finished products

Encourage and develop team members to achieve their full potential

Report food safety and quality issues as they occur

Ensure hygiene standards are met for pre and post-production activities

Adhere to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) standards and ensure they are followed by the team

Process and complete documentation accurately for safe production and full traceability

Ensure the bakery is audit-ready at all times

Report machine breakdowns and defects following the correct procedure

Attend SIC review meetings and provide feedback on performance

Conduct performance reviews for team members at the set frequency

Communicate relevant information to team members, such as actions from near-miss reports

Identify training requirements for the team and yourself and communicate them to the line manager

Qualifications and Skills:

Previous experience in a food production environment

Strong leadership and communication skills

Knowledge of food safety regulations and procedures

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production targets

Excellent organisational and problem-solving abilities

Team player with a positive attitude

Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

High attention to detail and quality standards

If you are a motivated individual with a passion for food production and team leadership, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and help us deliver high-quality products to our customers.

Production Planning Lead

Location: Margate, Kent

Industry: Food Production

Contract: Perm

Days: Monday - Friday

Salary: Up to £30,000 PA ~ DOE

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Planning Lead to join our operations team. The Production Planning Lead will be responsible for overseeing the planning and coordination of production schedules, materials supply schedules, and maintenance schedules to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery of products to customers. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in operations planning, inventory management, and production scheduling within a manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities:

- Receive and review customer orders to initiate production planning process

- Construct rolling weekly production schedule using customer order data, product stock information, and customer forecasts

- Develop rolling weekly materials supply schedule using customer order data, raw material and WIP stock information, and customer forecasts

- Collaborate with Warehouse Manager to align production schedule with stock availability

- Integrate and optimise planned maintenance schedule with production schedule in collaboration with Maintenance Lead

- Maintain a rolling 52-week production forecast based on customer forecast and order data

- Identify opportunities for optimisation of production schedules and capacity planning

- Maintain real-time overview of production through Short Interval Control and Management Control and Reporting System

- Lead stock take activities and ensure accurate maintenance of materials, WIP, and finished goods stocks

- Complete daily reporting requirements and performance analysis, reporting to Sales & Operations Manager and Management Team

- Develop daily materials supply schedule to meet production needs and achieve customer service targets

- Identify and communicate risks to service and supply, analyse solutions, and implement best fit solutions

Qualifications and Skills:

- Proven experience in operations planning, production scheduling, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment ideally within a food production environment

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Excellent communication and collaboration abilities

- Proficiency in using planning tools and software

- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines

- Experience with Short Interval Control and Maintenance Management Systems is a plus

If you are a strategic thinker with a passion for optimising operations and delivering exceptional customer service, we invite you to apply for the position of Operations Planning Lead. Join our clients team and play a key role in driving operational excellence and achieving our production goals.

HRGO have a great new opportunity for a trainee fabricator / production operative to join a well established manufacturing company within the Aylesford area.

We are seeking a candidate who has some previous manufacturing experience, being familiar with stock levels and continuous improvements.

Being part of the fabrication team, you will be trained in the following:-

• To fabricate standard products
• To ensure that quality standards are met at all times
• To ensure that output standards are met or exceeded
• You will ensure stock accuracy of booked products
• You will assemble and pack the product as necessary

Working in a team environment you will ensure a safe working environment is undertaken at all times, together with striving towards continuous improvements where possible. Moving stock from one area to another is also required.

This will start as an initial temporary position, but will go permanent after the successful probation period.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 8am - 4pm, Friday 6am - 12pm.

If this sounds like you please get in touch with Hayley today for more details!

Food Production Operatives - Day Shift

Location :　Margate, CT9

Pay Rate:　£11.44 p/hr

Shift: Monday ~ Thursday 5am - 3pm

HR GO have this excellent opportunity for you to work with our client, a food manufacturing company. Based in Thanet. Our client is looking to employ Bakery Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent contact.

The ideal candidates MUST have a food production background.

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

- weigh out quantities of ingredients.

- dividing portions

- mix ingredients by hand or with catering machinery.

- prepare dough

- bake products in batches in industrial ovens.

- make quality checks.

If you feel that you have what it takes to be a baker operative, we would love to hear from you, apply today.

We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, due to the large volume this isn't always possible. If you haven't heard from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful for this role. Thank you for your interest and please continue to look at our website for future opportunities.

Food Production Operatives - Night Shift

Location :　Margate, CT9

Pay Rate:　£11.44 p/hr (£8 uplift for each completed night shift)

Shift: Night Shift - Sunday - Wednesday ~ 7pm - 5am

HR GO have this excellent opportunity for you to work with our client, a food manufacturing company. Based in Thanet. Our client is looking to employ Bakery Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent contact.

The ideal candidates MUST have a food production background.

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

- weigh out quantities of ingredients.

- dividing portions

- mix ingredients by hand or with catering machinery.

- prepare dough

- bake products in batches in industrial ovens.

- make quality checks.

If you feel that you have what it takes to be a baker operative, we would love to hear from you, apply today.

We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, due to the large volume this isn't always possible. If you haven't heard from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful for this role. Thank you for your interest and please continue to look at our website for future opportunities.

Production Assembly Operative / Electro - Mechanical Assembler

• Rate: £12.30 p/hr, OT £18.45 p/hr - Overtime Rate at time and a half
• Hours: Monday-Friday, 8.00am - 4.45pm - 40 hours. (45-minute Lunch)
• Location: Dartford area, with free on-site car parking

Temporary On-going Assignment - Immediate start available

Production Assembly Operative / Electro - Mechanical Assembler is required by established industry leader who manufactures of various electrical power and lighting products.

The work will involve some basic electrical wiring and light assembly of lighting products, using basic hand tools.

Duties includes:

• Assembling temporary lighting products that are used on construction sites.

• Picking cabling, cutting cables to length, terminating and wiring sockets or connectors on.
• Assemble kits according to defined specifications.
• Mechanical and Electrical Assembly (Training given)

Skills Required:

• Some assembly experience is beneficial.
• Able to use hand tools.

It would be beneficial if candidates:

• Have some electrical wiring, electrical assembly or soldering experience.
• Making Cable Harnesses or Looms

Training is provided

Possible Temp to Perm Position

Location: Dartford area - Free on-site car parking

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK.

We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer.

Food Production Operatives - Day Shift

Location :　Margate, CT9

Pay Rate:　£11.44 p/hr

Shift: Monday ~ Thursday 5am - 3pm

HR GO have this excellent opportunity for you to work with our client, a food manufacturing company. Based in Thanet. Our client is looking to employ Bakery Operatives to work on a temporary to permanent contact.

The ideal candidates MUST have a food production background.

Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities:

- weigh out quantities of ingredients.

- dividing portions

- mix ingredients by hand or with catering machinery.

- prepare dough

- bake products in batches in industrial ovens.

- make quality checks.

If you feel that you have what it takes to be a baker operative, we would love to hear from you, apply today.

We endeavour to respond to all applications; however, due to the large volume this isn't always possible. If you haven't heard from us within seven days, please assume you have not been successful for this role. Thank you for your interest and please continue to look at our website for future opportunities.

Production Engineer

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Sandwich

Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary: Competitive DOE

Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Production Engineer to join a Operations team in Sandwich, Kent. You will be responsible for coordinating production engineering processes from the final design phase to full production.

Liaising with the company's Engineering and Project Teams, Production and supply chain ensuring the successful transition for new and existing product designs thus ensuring that projects are achieved on time, to quality and budget.

Operate in a line support role for existing product lines, thus ensuring that programs are achieved on time, to quality and budget.

Eligibility to obtain security clearance to SC level is a prerequisite for all candidates & a full driving licence

Main duties & responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the standards, methods and procedures for the design, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment (Jigs / Fixtures / Tooling) and processes.
Develop and deliver production plans, build documentation, and route cards for a variety of engineering projects from final design and into series production.
Contribute to the development of the Operations Department strategy.
Co-ordinate cross-functional departmental activities to resolve manufacturing issues during day-to-day operation's activity.
Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.
Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Support New Product Introduction, NPI and Design for Manufacture, DFM activities.
Responsible for production engineering tasks associated with ToT(Transfer of Technology) projects.
To undertake customer and supplier visits by car, when necessary. As such a full current driving licence is required.
Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.
Carry out other tasks and activities as required by management.

Qualifications:

Degree in an engineering related discipline or with a recognised engineering apprencticeship with an electro-optical manufacturing environment.

Experience:

Demonstrates a good level of understanding and application of process engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Ability to react swiftly to changes in production demands and implement effective and timely solutions.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent time management abilities
Ability to work alone or part of a team.
Effective communicator
Must be comfortable with working in the defence and security sectors.

Knowledge:

Ability to plan, prioritise and effectively manage time, meet deadlines and produce quality deliverable's.
Ability to read engineering drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Title: Production Operative

Location: Dover

Job Type: Full-time/ Temporary on-going

Job Summary:

We are seeking a Production Operative to join our manufacturing team in Dover. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of tasks in the production process, including operating machinery, monitoring production lines, and ensuring that products are manufactured to company standards. This is a hands-on role that requires a high level of attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team environment.

Hours:

Monday to Thursday from 06:30am until 16:30pm (this may change in future and extend to either afternoons and/ or nights)

Key Responsibilities:

- Operating machinery and equipment in the production process
- Monitoring production lines to ensure that products are manufactured to company standards
- Performing quality checks on products to ensure that they meet specifications
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures
- Assisting with the setup and maintenance of production equipment
- Performing other duties as assigned by management

Qualifications:

- Previous experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to work well in a team environment

If you are a reliable and hardworking individual who is passionate about manufacturing, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

HRGO are recruiting for Production Operatives on behalf of our client in Folkestone. Our client is a global company, specialising in the production of personal care products, and boast a large factory site in Folkestone, Kent, consisting of high-speed production lines for a number of products.

Duties include:

• Ordering and loading components.
• Line start up checks.
• Working on the production line.
• Change overs and wash downs.
• Reading and understanding alarms and problem solving any issues that arise.

Shifts are 12 hours (with breaks) and are 06.00 - 18.00 for day shifts or 18.00 -06.00 for night shifts.

This will start as a temporary position but has the opportunity for a permanent contract for the right candidate. If you feel you have the relevant experience, we encourage you to apply with an up-to-date CV!

Food Production Operative

Location: Sandwich, Kent
Type: Temporary
Hourly Rate: £12.00
Hours: 7am - 6.15pm - on a rota basis

As a Food Production Operative, you'll be working across the production department. Starting from the 1st stage of productivity to the final stage of packing and involved in all the production steps in between. You'll get the chance to develop a broad range of skills applicable to food production. This is a temporary to permanent position for the right candidate.

You will be responsible for the production and manufacturing of food products according to the production plan and escalating any non-conformance or concerns to your manager.
　
Requirements:

• Must have own transport due to the location and start times of shifts
• Must be prepared to work some weekends
• English both written & verbal
• Basic numeracy
• Warm, engaging and motivated team player
• Excellent eye for detail and precision
• Problem solver
• Passion about quality products and willing to learn.
• Energy, drive, and high achievement focus　
• A team player but with the ability to work on your own.
• Physically fit
• Impeccable time keeping

What's in it for you?

Be part of a great business - you will be joining one of the fastest growing and most exciting businesses in the industry.
Recognised as one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2023.
Be part of a great team - you will work with and learn from a friendly, smart, growing, and passionate team who care about each other and the business.
Grow yourself - a chance to develop yourself and make the role your own as the business and team builds, broadening your knowledge and capabilities to push you to the next level.
Share our passion for driving change for good - sustainable production is at the heart of what the company does.


Benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• Free parking.
• Free snacks and fruit at work.
• Temp to Perm position for the right candidate.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

If you feel that you have what it takes to be production operative, we would love to hear from you, apply today.

Due to the high volumes of applications, we receive, we cannot acknowledge or respond to all applications. If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, please assume you have not been selected for an interview.

Production Operative ~ Mechanical/Electro Mechanical

Department: Manufacturing

Location: Sandwich

Type: Permanent - Full time

Salary Competitive DOE

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Production Operative with experience in mechanical/electro mechanical assembly, to join a manufacturing team in Sandwich, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for completing tasks in a safe working manner and in line with the company's health and safety policies.

They should be fully competent in the safe use and application of various hand and bench tools. Additionally, the candidate should have a good understanding of engineering drawings and work instructions.

The role may also involve occasional customer and supplier visits, requiring a valid driving license and passport. Eligibility to obtain security clearance to SC level is a prerequisite for all candidates.

Responsibilities:

- To assemble simple and complex mechanical/electro mechanical parts together with high focus on quality

- Complete assigned production tasks efficiently and in accordance with company health and safety policies.

- Utilise various hand and bench tools safely and competently.

- Interpret engineering drawings and work instructions to ensure accurate production.

- Conduct occasional customer and supplier visits by car, as required.

- Maintain a valid driving license and passport for travel purposes.

- Adhere to security clearance requirements and obtain SC level clearance.

Requirements:

- Proven experience in a production operative role within a manufacturing environment.

- Strong knowledge of health and safety practices and the ability to work safely.

- Proficiency in the safe use and application of various hand and bench tools.

- Familiarity with interpreting engineering drawings and following work instructions.

- Valid driving license and passport for occasional customer and supplier visits.

- Ability to obtain security clearance to SC level.

- Excellent attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively within a team.

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.

If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a strong and vibrant manufacturing team, we encourage you to apply.

Production Engineer

Department: Manufacturing
Location: Sandwich
Type: Permanent - Full time
Salary: Competivity DOE
Hours: Week 1: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday off
Week 2: Monday to Thursday 08:00 - 16:45, Friday 08:00 - 16:30

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Production Engineer to join a production team in Sandwich, Kent. The successful candidate will be responsible for coordinating the production engineering processes from the final design phase to full production release.

Liaising with the company's Engineering and Project Teams, Production and supply chain ensuring the successful transition for new and existing product designs thus ensuring that projects are achieved on time, to quality and budget.
Operate in a Line Support role for existing product lines, thus ensuring that programs are achieved on time, to quality and budget.

The role may also involve occasional customer and supplier visits, requiring a valid driving license and passport. Eligibility to obtain security clearance to SC level is a prerequisite for all candidates.

Main duties & responsibilities:

Responsible for managing the standards, methods and procedures for the design, modification, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment (Jigs / Fixtures / Tooling) and processes.
Develop and deliver production plans, build documentation, and route cards for a variety of engineering projects from final design and into series production.
Contribute to the development of the Operations Department strategy.
Co-ordinate cross-functional departmental activities to resolve manufacturing issues during day-to-day operation's activity.
Develop best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.
Support and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. Support New Product Introduction, NPI and Design for Manufacture, DFM activities.
Responsible for production engineering tasks associated with ToT(Transfer of Technology) projects.
To undertake customer and supplier visits by car, when necessary. As such a full current driving licence is required.
Develop operating instructions and equipment specifications for production activities.
Carry out other tasks and activities as required by management.

Experience:

Demonstrates a good level of understanding and application of process engineering principles, concepts, practices, and standards.
Ability to react swiftly to changes in production demands and implement effective and timely solutions.

Skills & Abilities:

Excellent time management abilities
Ability to work alone or part of a team.
Effective communicator
Must be comfortable with working in the defence and security sectors.

Knowledge:

Ideally degree educated in an engineering related discipline or with a recognised engineering apprenticeship within an electro-optical manufacturing environment.
Ability to plan, prioritise and effectively manage time, meet deadlines and produce quality deliverables.
Ability to read engineering drawings and understand Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance (GD&T)

Our client offers a competitive compensation and benefits packages, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. If you meet the above requirements and are ready to contribute to a strong and vibrant manufacturing team, we encourage you to apply.

Are you looking for a new job opportunity for 2024? HRGO now have a great opportunity for you to join one of our clients whose business is continuing to grow.

This will be a night role working 6pm - 6am on a 4 on / 4 off shift rotation.

Please note the company will be providing training however this will be on the day shift for the first month working 12pm - 12am. Once completed you will then move over to the night shift.

This is a potential temp to perm opportunity so the company are looking for individuals who are looking to grow and develop with a company.

Ideally you will have previous experience within a production or manufacturing role.

Job Duties will include :-

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  Production records to be completed on time and in full

  
  


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  Packing of premixes including labelling, weighing and sealing

  
  


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  Cleaning of all equipment and areas used

  
  


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  Set up and preparation of equipment where necessary

  
  


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  Adhere to all company policies and procedures

  
  


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  Report any deviations or queries to Supervisor

  
  


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  Responsible for the correct use of PPE

  
  


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  Completion of the work set out by the Supervisor in an efficient manner

  
  


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  General housekeeping of the Production area to ensure a clean environment

  
  


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  Produce batch samples to be provided for analysis

  
  


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  Maintain quality standards and practices to ensure a high-quality finished product and attention to detail necessary

  
  


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  Follow all relevant company Health and Safety procedures as directed by the Supervisor

  
  


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  Regular manual handling of bags and boxes

  
  

Please note due to the shift pattern and working hours OWN TRANPSORT IS NEEDED, however if you live local in Aylesford / Maidstone you may be able to reach but this will need to be checked.

In the first instance please send your CV to hayley.lovett@hrgo.co.uk