Production Operator - Afternoon Shift (2pm-10pm)

Job Description :Who are we: With over 200 brands sold in nearly 180 countries, we’re the world’s leading premium drinks company. From global icons like Johnnie Walker, Guinness and Tanqueray to local favourites like Bundaberg Rum, Mr Black & Ello, we create brands consumers love. Bring your passion and use your curiosity as you explore, collaborate and innovate. Together with passionate people from all over the world, you’ll test new ideas, learn and grow, and unlock a brighter, more exciting future. Join us to create a career worth celebrating. About the Function: Supply Chain & Manufacturing is where our brands are made, moved and delivered to the world. With over half of our people working across more than 100 sites, this is a complex, large-scale operation that brings together production, logistics, engineering and supplier partnerships. It’s fast-paced and hands-on, with teams working together to ensure quality, efficiency and sustainability at every stage. From sourcing ingredients to getting products into customers’ hands, you’ll play a role in delivering the brands people know and love. About the Role: As a Production Operator, you'll play a key role in keeping our packaging operations running safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards. You'll operate and maintain production equipment, troubleshoot issues, drive continuous improvement and ensure every product meets our quality expectations. Working as part of a collaborative shift team, you'll help deliver strong performance across safety, quality, service and productivity while contributing to our Manufacturing Excellence journey. Role Responsibilities: Operate, monitor and adjust packaging equipment to deliver safe, efficient and high-quality production.  Perform autonomous maintenance, changeovers, inspections and basic troubleshooting to maximise equipment performance.  Conduct quality checks and ensure products meet food safety, GMP and quality standards.  Identify production issues, participate in root cause analysis and support continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, DMAIC and problem-solving tools.Maintain accurate production records, complete shift handovers and update operational systems and visual management boards.  Promote a safe, clean and organised workplace by following HSE, 5S and Manufacturing Excellence standards.  Collaborate with operators, trades, quality and production teams to achieve shift targets and continuously improve performance. Experience / Skills Required: Experience working in a manufacturing, FMCG, food, beverage or other production environment.  Confidence operating production or packaging equipment, with an understanding of machine setup, changeovers and basic maintenance.  Knowledge of quality, food safety and workplace safety practices within a manufacturing environment.  Strong problem-solving skills with the ability t...