Production Operator-1

Production Operator

PPG | Runcorn

Full Time | Permanent

The Role:

To manufacture PPG coatings ensuring all products, goods & materials are manufactured to the highest quality in an efficient manner.

Main responsibilities:

• To process/manufacture products to the highest quality, as per IFS Shop Orders, following all Shop Order instructions as per each guideline(s) shown on the Shop Order/Process Control System.
• 37.5 hours per week on rotating shifts (06.00 – 14.00 & 13.00 – 21.00)
• To advise ASAP on any of the quality issues/shortages of raw materials/ consumables/ intermediate bases/finish goods to the Production Manager/Shift Managers.
• To assist to continually improve/advise on all procedures in the Work areas.
• To ensure responsibility for your FLT/Reach trucks safety and the daily checks.
• Clean and maintain all equipment in the line with 5s requirement as part of the working day.
• To help maintain daily audit data as per SQCPD requirements.
• Adhere to and manage the health and safety guidelines as determined by the Health and Safety Policy and the finding of any subsequent risk assessments
• Promote best health and safety within the team.
• Carry out such additional duties as may reasonably be required by Production Manager/ Shift managers.
• To adhere to PPG Whitford code and conduct in compliance with existing Whitford UK policies.

Requirements:

• FLT License is preferable
• Ability to process/manage Lean principles.
• Good communication skills and ability to work within a fast paced, high achieving team.
• Good organisational skills.

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About us: 

PPG: WE PROTECT AND BEAUTIFY THE WORLD® 

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @PPG on X. 

The PPG Way 2030  

We are customer champions 

Proactive. Bold. Trustworthy. Everything we do starts with our customers. We listen, move fast and don’t stop until we solve their biggest challenges. When our customers win, we all grow. 

We act with purpose and speed 

Agile. Data-driven. Empowered. We take smart risks to stay ahead of the competition. We work proactively with agility, using quality data to develop solutions that create value.  

We are excellent operators 

Productive. Collaborative. Accountable. No matter our role, we identify problems, take ownership and always bring solutions. We are both proactive and responsive to drive continuous improvement and deliver results. We support our frontline, the faces of PPG to our customers.   

We compete to win 

Future-focused. Driven. Ambitious. We are passionate about growing our business and winning with our customers. We deliver results, embrace new technologies and leverage agility and speed as strengths. 

We are PPG proud 

Strong. United. Passionate. We work safely, act with integrity and value our diverse perspectives. We celebrate achievements and take pride in the positive impact we create together to protect and beautify the world. 

At PPG we use AI in the hiring process to make the process more efficient. AI tools do not make hiring decisions. You can learn more by going to  https://careers.ppg.com/us/en/candidate-resources.  

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.  

If you need an adjustment due to a disability, please email recruiting@ppg.com. 

PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets. PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs. Other incentives may apply.  
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees. Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.  Benefits will be discussed with you by your recruiter during the hiring process. 

PPG values your feedback on our recruiting process. We encourage you to visit Glassdoor.com and provide feedback on the process, so that we can do better today than yesterday.