General Operative

Ornua is an Irish dairy co-operative that markets and sells dairy products on behalf of its Member Co-operatives, Ireland’s dairy processors and, in turn, Irish dairy farmers. Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products and has annualised sales of €3.4 billion. Headquartered in Dublin, Ornua has a strong global team of 2,800 employees, operating from 10 business units worldwide, including 13 production facilities. Ornua’s core purpose is to build profitable routes to market for Irish dairy products.

Why This Role is Valuable

As a General Operative, your primary responsibility is to ensure the efficient and accurate filling of various products into tubs or foil. This involves a comprehensive understanding of the product range and the ability to manage machine settings using work instructions. This role requires a proactive approach to troubleshooting, a keen eye for detail, and a commitment to maintaining high-quality standards throughout production.

Please note this is initially a 6 month contract. 

Key Areas of Responsibility:

• Have a working knowledge and understanding of the product range and how each reacts during the filling process in either tubs or foil.
• Have a detailed working knowledge and understanding of consul commands and screen options and 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.
• Support the Site Health and Safety Strategy and KPIs and ensure commitment to strive for a Health & Safety culture.
  

Key Requirements:

• Proven manufacturing experience and leadership experience
• 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