Steam Tunnel Chargehand

C&D Foods is one of Europe’s leading own label pet food manufacturers producing a range of wet and dry pet foods.C&D Foods has grown to become one of the industry’s leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 9 production facilities across 7 Countries (Ireland, the UK, France, Denmark, Austria, Spain, and The Netherlands) and 2 sales offices located in Manchester and Italy.C&D Foods’ Headquarters is in Mullingar, County Westmeath.At our C&D Foods site in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford we have a requirement for Steam Tunnel Chargehands x 4 Shift Pattern rotating biweekly12HR Shifts consisting of day/night workThe shifts are 6am-6pm and 6pm-6am. The shift cycle would be as follows:Week 1 – In Monday and Tuesday, Off Wednesday, and Thursday and In Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.Week 2- Off Monday and Tuesday, In Wednesday and Thursday and Off Friday, Saturday and Sunday.C&D Reserves the right to change working patterns depending on business requirementsREPORTING TO : PRODUCTION SUPERVISORThis role reports to the production supervisor. The role is a working role to manage a specific area within production (Steam Tunnel area). The purpose is to ensure compliance to all matters regarding production and the highest quality standards. ·        The role is to manage the Steam Tunnel Area·        To manage the breaks people, take and ensure the time is not extended·        Work on the line through breaks and to holiday cover as required·        Develop the cell into a world class operation·        Report small reoccurring breakdowns to the supervisor and or Engineering·        Ensure product is produced right first time·        To ensure the staff meet the current hygiene and health and safety requirements for personnel protection equipment.·        To ensure all staff comply with the company policy on all matters relating to Health and Safety·        To liaise with the quality department and report any quality issues·        Responsible for personal hygiene whilst on the premises·        Other duties as assignedTraining will be provided Working Charge Hands Accountability        Breaks·        Washdowns and Changeovers·        GMP·        Reporting of Small breakdowns and repeating issues·        Reporting of Quality Issues·        Waste·        Performance of OperatorsKey Behaviors/CompetenciesAbility to work in a busy environment.Display a positive, can-do attitude.Commitment to uphold and adhere to high safety/quality standards.Team Player.Attention to detail.Please send applications or enquiries for this role to jenny.doyle@cdfoods.com or chantel.smith@cdfoods.com