Main Responsibilities:

• To work in compliance with the standard operating procedures and with the team to achieve production targets/KPI daily.
• To work to ensure the highest standards of product quality, integrity and hygiene are achieved and improved daily in line with quality and food safety standards.
• Maintaining excellent standards of Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice.
• Ensuring safe working practices are carried out on all tasks.
• Working with the team to optimise performance in terms of output, quality, costs, etc.
• Ensuring all work areas and equipment within your control are regularly and properly maintained to deliver optimum performance.
• Driving initiatives to maximise contribution and drive improvements in product quality and process efficiencies.
• Liaising with Quality, Supply Chain, Engineering and Maintenance to achieve optimum results.

Requirements:

• Has the ability to work on own initiative as well as part of a process team in a manual and automated environment.
• Logical and methodical approach to work practices and processes
• Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential
• Flexible, open and enthusiastic with a genuine passion for learning new skills is a must
• Mature and stable personality who can manage stressful and challenging environments
• Strong support for high quality and hygiene standards
• Continuous standing and /or continuous walking for prolonged periods
• Requirement to work on a shift rota basis.

Professional Experience:

• 2 years + experience in Manufacturing (or process/production) role in the food manufacturing industry would be an advantage
• Knowledge of international Good Manufacturing Practice and Good Housekeeping Practice standards
• Strong IT skills including proficiency in Microsoft Technologies and previous experience using a Manufacturing Execution System (MES) or other manufacturing systems.
• Knowledge of quality and food safety legislation desirable.

Danone is a large, fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company with market leading brands across four divisions: Essential Dairy and Plant Based Products, Waters, Specialised Nutrition and Medical Nutrition. Specialised Nutrition offers nutritional solutions with the shared goal of improving the health and well-being of vulnerable individuals, from the first day of pregnancy into old age. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd are a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing organisation. We are looking for high calibre, dedicated and experienced personnel to complement our existing workforce.

At Danone we are passionate in our commitment to sustainability with the belief in building a healthier future through food. Our eating and drinking choices have an impact on our own health, the health of our society and the health of our planet. 

Ensuring an inclusive working culture that is accessible to all is important to us. Danone Infant Nutrition Macroom Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer. 

Please note, owing to the high volume of applications we receive, only short-listed candidates will be contacted.