Filling Operator – PM shift

We are looking for a Filling Operator (PM Shift) to join our facility in Wellingborough, UK. The purpose of the role is to operate filling lines to meet planned volumes and targets in accordance with safety and quality standards while supporting HSE, quality, cost, delivery, and team development objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate automated and manual filling & packing equipment.
• Operate packaging and labeling equipment and semi‑automatic filling lines related to Retail kits.
• Setup/changeover production filling lines efficiently, including full clean downs within the planned time frame.
• Record and monitor performance against targets in terms of HSE, quality, OEE, staff, and waste.
• Maintain an excellent housekeeping standard.
• Organise components required for production runs in a timely manner to keep lines running and OEE on target or above.
• Complete paperwork clearly and accurately in a timely fashion.
• Communicate clearly, effectively, and professionally at all times and at all levels, including manufacturing, ensuring line performance is maintained.
• Escalate issues over 5 minutes to the Line Leader.
• Participate and contribute to daily briefings, MDI boards, and Tier 1 activities.
• Actively participate in safety, quality, and continuous improvement activities.
• Use systems and procedures responsibly, reporting any issues via the appropriate system.
• Be competent across all U‑POL filling lines to enable regular rotation, record performance against targets, maintain standards, and resolve issues efficiently.
• Challenge personal performance, develop own skills, and support the team to deliver consistent results, adhering to scheduled break rota and ensuring staff are organized into the right positions.
• Demonstrate a basic understanding of the business and how the supply chain and filling operation fit into the business strategy.
• Apply continuous improvement tools in daily work and actively participate in improvement teams.

Key Requirements

• Availability to work on a PM shift.
• GCSE/NVQ level 2 (or equivalent) or 3 years’ experience in filling/packing operations.
• Competent in numeracy to read and understand numbers, work orders, filling records, interpret and manipulate data where required.
• Competency in interpreting data in business systems, entering key performance data, and operating equipment with PLCs.
• Experience in the chemical filling & packing industry.
• Excellent verbal communication and teamwork skills to work with colleagues to achieve individual and team targets.
• Desire to champion the company values.
• Good understanding of U‑POL filling requirements – components to QC tests to customer.
• Logical problem‑solving skills.

Axalta is a global coatings company focused on providing innovative, colorful, and sustainable solutions. We look forward to receiving your application for this role.

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