Machine Minder

Machine Minder
Location: Sandy Bedfordshire
Company: Flamingo Plants
Reporting to: Team Leader

About the Role
Flamingo Plants is looking for a motivated and hands-on Machine Minder to join our production team in Sandy. This role is responsible for operating and monitoring production machinery leading a small team and ensuring products are produced safely efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

You will play a key role in maximising machine performance reducing downtime supporting continuous improvement initiatives and helping the team achieve daily production targets.

Key Responsibilities
Set up operate and monitor production machinery to achieve daily output targets.
Lead and support a small production team ensuring safe and efficient working practices.
Identify and resolve production or quality issues escalating where necessary.
Monitor machine performance and record downtime faults and productivity data.
Work closely with the Engineering team to minimise downtime and improve performance.
Ensure products meet customer specifications and quality standards.
Carry out machine pre-start checks and ensure all documentation is completed accurately.
Support changeovers ensuring they are completed efficiently to minimise disruption.
Maintain high standards of housekeeping hygiene and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP).
Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures SOPs SSOWs and PPE requirements.
Assist with audits continuous improvement projects and waste reduction initiatives.
Support training and development of team members and provide cover for Team Leaders when required.
What Were Looking For
Previous experience operating machinery within a manufacturing production or packaging environment.
Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
Good communication literacy numeracy and computer skills.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead by example.
Experience recording production data and monitoring performance metrics.
A proactive approach to continuous improvement and efficiency.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.
Why Join Flamingo Plants
Be part of a leading horticultural and production business.
Work in a supportive and collaborative environment.
Opportunities for training development and career progression.
Play a key role in driving production performance and operational excellence.
Join a company committed to quality innovation and continuous improvement.
If you have machine operating experience enjoy leading by example and thrive in a fast-paced production environment wed love to hear from you.