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Advanced Team Member
full-time•Wigston
About this role
Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.
As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.
To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact
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Role Title: Advanced Team Member
Salary: £33,450.52
Working Hours: Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm, alternate weeks
Location: Wigston
Benefits:
Pension scheme, Cycle to work scheme, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP), long service awards, Free parking, 26 days holiday (increasing with service), Enhanced maternity & paternity benefit and reward gateway for benefits, Summer party and Christmas party, site conference in February, opportunities to volunteer at Rainbows – local Children’s hospice and Trussell Trust
Our story
Family and ideas have always been our ingredients. Our founding families believed biscuits and chocolates could bring moments of happiness to the world. Their ideas have stood the test of time. Their spirit continues to inspire our future. It’s in the care and the craft we bake into biscuits and chocolates that have been loved for generations. And it’s in the fresh ideas, the new twists, flavours and textures we add to old and new favourites.
Our 16,000 colleagues across our global network of bakers, distribution sites and offices each with their own unique, diverse experience. To bring happiness with every bite.
If you’re a part of the pladis team, you know what it means to bring it. Whether its or resilience, team spirit or go-getting attitude. Our courage and compassion. Our ownership. Our whole selves. We Bring it. Day in, day out.
Inspired by you
Our founders didn’t follow rules and recipes, they created them. We’re looking for fresh thinkers to help us create the next chapter for pladis.
pladis succeeds because of people like you. People who wake up in the morning excited to get to work. Who believe in themselves and their potential. Who want to grow as part of a global community of like-minded colleagues! Because growth is our oxygen and our fuel. And it’s our deep and abiding belief that growth comes from working together, helping each other out, always passionate about our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
What will this role achieve?
Advanced Team members are responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the line. They will deliver products and processes to the required standards and meet site targets for PPM's and downtime. Will also plan production to ensure customer supply. Working alongside the team you will meet quality, safety and operation requiremen
What will be your key deliverables?
You will be the first point of contact when machinery breaks down .
Lead the engineering expectations for PPM (services) delivery. Identify when specific engineering skills or resources are needed. Support plant effectiveness through the maintenance programme.
Ensure Quality standards compliance against all Customer expectations.
Deliver the production plan while building strong working relationships between manufacturing and planning. Ensure the customer service levels are met.
Bring your experience
Essential
Manufacturing engineering experience.
Safety first mindset
Base Computer skills, emails, word, excel
Demonstrates strong teamwork, and a drive for results. Will need effective communication, behavioural excellence, flexibility, problem-solving skills, and sound decision-making.
Desirable
NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance
Experience of leading process and continuous improvement cultures
Our Purpose
Bring happiness with every bite
It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.
Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.
Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer
Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.
Our Values
Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite.
Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers
Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better
Resilient – We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward
Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.
Best mix of ingredients
pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation
pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.
We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.
What you'll do
- Advanced Team Members are responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the line and ensuring products and processes meet required standards. They will also plan production to ensure customer supply and meet quality, safety, and operational requirements.
About pladis Global
pladis is one of the world’s fastest growing snacking companies and home to much loved brands including McVitie’s, GODIVA and Ülker. pladis also owns regional brands Jacob’s, Go Ahead, Flipz, Turtles, BN, Verkade and many more products across sweet and savoury biscuits, wafer, cake and chocolate.
Formed in 2016, pladis is the proud steward of over 300 years of family baking and confectionery experience. The expertise of its 16,000-strong global workforce spans 27 factories in 11 countries, and is founded on collaboration, agility and resilience.
As a responsible business, delivering the highest quality products and exceptional service, pladis’ products have the potential to reach more than four billion people across the world.
pladis people are passionate about collaboration and creation, using consumer insights and trends to fulfil its promise of bringing happiness with every bite. This passion, combined with rapid speed to market, enables the company to bring its products from idea to on-shelf quickly, so they are available for consumers all over the world.
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What does a Advanced Team Member do at pladis Global?
As a Advanced Team Member at pladis Global, you will: advanced Team Members are responsible for maintaining the smooth running of the line and ensuring products and processes meet required standards. They will also plan production to ensure customer supply and meet quality, safety, and operational requirements..
Is the Advanced Team Member position at pladis Global remote?
The Advanced Team Member position at pladis Global is based in Wigston, England, United Kingdom. Contact the company through Clera for specific work arrangement details.
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