New England Seafood International (NESI) was established in 1991 and is an importer and processor of premium fresh and frozen sustainable fish and seafood. NESI employs circa 850 people across three sites in the UK and imports a wide range of wild and farmed fish and shellfish from all around the world. We are part of the Sealaska Corporation, an Alaska Native corporation formed in 1971 and which is owned by 26,000 Tlingit, Haida and Tsimshian shareholders, who are all bloodline descendants of the first settlers to the Americas.
Our vision is to “show people how to enjoy fish every day” and we pride ourselves on our supply chain integrity, sustainable sourcing and high-quality product. Our values run through our business and are Respect, Customer Care, By Learning We Grow, Team Spirit and Integrity.
Job Title: Machine Minder
Location: Grimsby
Reporting to: Production
Responsible for: The efficient running of machines in their area
Job Purpose:
To perform a series of tasks to produce the product to the agreed quality procedures and practices performed in a timely and professional manner. To be flexible regarding all aspects of the job role and give full support to all new systems / ideas that are implemented within the company. To set the machines to perform the tasks required to produce the products using tools and equipment to check, measure and record parameters if required. To perform to the appropriate level to fully manage the job and to provide an active role in training and raising skill levels within the team of the line.
Key
Accountabilities:
- To set and change over the machines within the line using tools and equipment to produce the product to the agreed standard. To check, measure and record parameters as required. To plan and execute repairs to suit production requirements with engineering.
- Ensure quality of finished goods through the equipment.
- To be owner and record keeper of the line downtime issue log book.
- To adhere and perform tasks to a planned preventative maintenance plan. To liase with the Supervisor and engineering department in maximizing the production whilst adhering to the plan.
- Understand and involved with stock management and control in Engineering Stores
- To be flexible to meet production requirements and to learn and adopt lean manufacturing tool& techniques.
- Maintain the line / machine in a clean, clear and well-organized fashion (5s) and to use any downtime effectively.
- To remove jams from the equipment within the line or machine. Log and assist engineering and production in the creation of long-term fixes.
- To work with the line lead to improve overall line efficiency using basic problem-solving tools.
- Ensure all operations are conducted to maintain a high level of health and safety.
- Undertake internal and off-site training to gain in depth machine knowledge and pass that information on to others.
Knowledge/Experience:
- Good understanding of basic engineering skills.
- Good adaptability to change
- Developing others
- Good judgement and decision making
- Conscientiousness
- Flexibility
- Initiative
- Planning and organizing
- IT skills