Job Introduction
Are you looking for a new permanent challenge? Are you wanting to work for a world leader in Glass Manufacturing?
On behalf of ENCIRC, Adecco are recruiting for a Lab Assistant Supervisor (level 5) - Internal Only - FTC until 30/06/2024 to join the ever-growing, highly successful manufacturing plant in Elton, Chester.
Role Responsibility
To carry out analysis and actively support the Supervisor in leading the laboratory team on shift. To deputise in the supervisor absence. Coordinate laboratory ring testing for crew, train new starters and assist Supervisor when required.
Ensure compliance with all Food Safety Legislation communicated through Hygiene Policy, the Quality System and briefings
Comply with Health & Safety and Environmental policies and aid the Supervisor in ensuring safe work practices
Carry out organoleptic, chemical analysis of beverages and in-house waste water samples in accordance with the appropriate SOP, customer requirements and defined sampling schedules
Collect samples from production for final product testing, micro, reference and customer
Ensure that products and raw material are within specification upon QA release, if not take appropriate reporting/corrective actions if out-of-specification (OOS)
Carry out calibrations and basic maintenance of laboratory equipment in accordance with defined schedules
Ensure all work areas and equipment within control are maintained to a high standard, and adhere to the principles of 5s
Collaborate with other departments and attend level 5 shift (second in command) meetings to escalate issues
Run standard ring testing to identify training needs for the team in coordination with Laboratory Manager
Help to drive quality improvements within laboratory and assist in training module improvement
Release stock to trade during out-of-hours working
Actively support the supervisor in shift admin tasks and decision making
Carry out investigation in conjunction with the Supervisor or with own initiative. Take corrective action and quarantine product (NCR report and AS400 hold)
In the Supervisors absence attend the daily shift brief (07:30 and 19:00) and the monthly quality brief
In the Supervisors absence deploy resource from the team of technicians as required to meet production requirements
In the Supervisors absence, be a quality lead, particularly when working out-of-hours, and take discretional decision making on lab issues such as analyses and advise on production issues e.g. packaging
In the Supervisors absence complete the stock order / replenishment from onsite stores department
In the Supervisors absence deliver detailed information at shift handovers and other appropriate times
In the Supervisors absence manage shift rota
The Ideal Candidate
Experience of working in a food environment. BRC, ISO, HACCP an advantage
Experience of modern manufacturing approaches (5S, etc.)
Laboratory experience
Knowledge of As400 and working knowledge of Autostore software e.g. pallet label printing
Good troubleshooting skills in relation to Hach package analysers and Anton Paar Alcolysers, & good knowledge of Winescan maintenance
Familiar with and can interact with PCS7 (software version 8.2) i.e. Web Navigator to QA release & monitor product
Good knowledge of product analysis of wines, beers, ciders & Fabs
Good skills in testing using instrumentation or wet chemistry
Competent computer skills – MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
A good eye for detail
Good written & oral communication skills
Ability to prioritise the workload
Ability to work as a part of a team & using your own initiative
Package Description
Salary: £41000 - £44000
Benefits you'll love:
- Annual pay review
- Annual leave package
- Employee Well-being benefits
- Social Club
- Enhance Reward Platform with 100's of discounts at restaurants and retailers
- Health Insurance Options
- Accident Insurance Options
- Professional Development Planning with onsite HR team
- International organisation with plenty of opportunities
Work Pattern: Mon-Thurs 8-5 Fri 8-2.30
About the Company
Encirc supplies container glass to some of the world’s largest food and beverage companies. Founded in County Fermanagh in 1998, Encirc has gone on to become one of the most innovative and sustainable businesses of its kind globally.
Part of the Spanish group, Vidrala, Encirc has three sites in NI, England and Italy. More than 3 billion bottles are made for the NI, UK and Irish markets each year and Encirc remains the only glass maker in the world to offer a complete beverage supply solution at its site in Cheshire.
We believe that our success as a business can only truly be measured by our impact on those around us and we’re working hard to ensure that impact is a positive and lasting one. From creating the world’s most sustainable glass bottle, to revolutionising how we run our furnaces, to being the only company of our kind to offer a full 360 approach to the beverage supply chain, Encirc creates flexibility and offers support, whilst minimising carbon impact.