Want to help us bring happiness to the world? Want to join an ambitious and fast growing global biscuits and confectionery business investing heavily in iconic global brands, infrastructure and people? Then this is the place for you.

As proud bakers and chocolatiers and custodians of iconic global brands, we don’t compromise on the quality of ingredients in our products or on the people we hire. We are looking for entrepreneurial spirits who share our passion for bringing happiness to our consumers and who embody our Winning Traits.

To succeed at pladis you need to be purpose-led, resilient and positive to succeed here because we expect pace and agility, we insist on collaboration and demand accountability. If that is your thing, then pladis offers global ambition, a clear Vision and roadmap for success, challenge, and unrivalled opportunities to learn and make an impact

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What will this role achieve?

Reporting to the Team Managers the successful candidate will provide supervision and support to a team of operators responsible for all areas of wrapping production. 

What will be your key deliverables?

The successful candidate will take ownership and accountability of the Supply Chain Excellence initiatives including tiered meetings and updating the boards.

• To ensure adherence to all quality and safety standards. 
• To ensure plant start-up and shut-down are properly planned and performed 
• To achieve planned output within specification. 
• To maximise plant efficiency and to minimise TOS and waste.  

• To maximise the labour utilisation.  
• To ensure housekeeping and hygiene standards are maintained. 
• To develop line operatives in line with company best practice. 
• Support the Team Leaders in the introduction and support of any improvement initiatives.  
• Provide a strong and co-ordinated link with all production processes on the line. 

Bring your experience

Essential

The successful candidates will demonstrate initiative, a supportive attitude to work and the ability to convey their skills and knowledge to work colleagues. Strong communication skills are essential ensuring liaison with a wide range of site personnel and functions from Technical and Hygeiene to Engineering and Human Resources. 

The successful candidates should demonstrate a flexible approach to work and a willingness to drive change within our operational environment. 

Shifts

Monday - Friday 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm, alternate weeks

Bring happiness with every bite

It’s a purpose that every one of our colleagues, all around the world believes in. And while we’re all unique, we also share the same values.

Each of our values is important on its own. In combination they’re incredibly powerful.

Our values have deep personal meaning to us. They’re part of who we are and what we stand for as an employer

Living our pladis values is a key part of success, look out for questions in your interview that link to these key pladis values.

Our values

Purpose led – We’re energised and guided by our purpose to bring happiness with every bite

Agile – We’re ever evolving, we never stand still, always improving for our customers and our consumers

Positive – We’re highly motivated optimistic, courageous, and we inspire each other to be better

Resilient - We’re persistent in the face of setbacks, quick to adapt, learn and move forward

Collaborative – We gain strength from operating as one pladis, winning and succeeding together.

Best mix of ingredients

pladis is an equal opportunities employer, like every great recipe we’re a thoughtful mix. A happy and inclusive place to work that’s as diverse as our consumers and the communities we support, live and work in, all around the world. Where every voice is heard, and difference is celebrated. Where fresh perspectives and new ideas help us grow and thrive.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform key job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodatio

pladis is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to hiring a diverse workforce. All openings will be filled based on qualifications without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, veteran status, disability, age, religion or any other classification protected by law.

We operate a strict Preferred Supplier List. If you are a recruitment agency and wish to submit candidate to be considered for this vacancy, you must have agreed to, and signed, our terms of business.
We will not accept CVs from any other sources other than those currently on our PSL. We will not pay a fee for any candidate that has not been represented by a provider on our PSL.