Job Title: Production Operator, Ireland
Department: Operations
Reporting to: Production Manager
Location: Portaloise, Co. Laois
Greenfield Global Ireland is looking for an Production Operator to join our growing team.
Who We Are:
Greenfield Global is a leading producer and supplier of high-value, mission-critical raw materials, ingredients, and additives that are vital to businesses and integral to a lower-carbon economy. From start-ups to the largest brands in the world, customers trust Greenfield’s extensive portfolio of premium products, regulatory expertise, and industry-leading service to improve people’s lives and the health of the planet.
Why Join Greenfield?
We innovate, collaborate, and work with purpose. By unlocking the potential of people, partnerships, and nature to accelerate sustainable solutions for the health of the planet, our work has a positive impact on the environment around the world. We’re always looking for people who can bring new talents and experience to our team.
Who You Are:
- Safety conscious- can demonstrate a safety-first approach and having made a positive impact on safety in previous roles
- Adaptability- able to provide examples of adapting to changing circumstances and over- coming technical and/ or operational problems
- Independence- has worked as part of a small independent team with little direct supervision
- Teamwork- able to demonstrate supporting colleagues and the company to achieve challenging targets, good team working skills and good communication skills.
- Innovative- able to provide examples where improvements have been made by the individual
- Can- do- Attitude - supportive of the company's mission and purpose. Readily takes on challenges and strives to overcome challenges and set- backs
- Flexibility with Shifts if required
- Excellent, professional work ethic willing to learn, develop and grow as an operative.
Your Experience Should Include:
- At least 5 years' experience as an operator on complex processes is essential.
- Previous experience working within a GMP environment site is desirable.
- Recording and analyzing process data to inform decision making and recommendations
- Experience writing/ modifying SOPs is desirable - Participate effectively in writing/revising/ rolling out accurate operational procedures, training materials.
- Experience in process development and/ or commissioning new plant where outcomes are less certain and there is a need for flexibility
- Handling hazardous chemicals.
- Experience operating with Safe Systems of work including Permits
- Competent with hand tools and basic maintenance is desirable
- Experience in continuous improvement - by actively using Lean Six Sigma methodology, Kaizen events, performing root cause analysis, using standard tools and methods to resolve issues e.g. FMEA, Fishbone diagrams, 5 why’s etc.
Job Responsibilities:
- The Production Operator is responsible to support the business for the safe, efficient and effective operation of plant equipment and processes.
- The Production Operator will perform a variety of activities, including Dispensing, thinning/blending, set up of equipment for various plant tasks, filling/ packaging of products, assisting with the loading/unloading of finished goods, warehouse receiving/Dispatch (work with the weighbridge system liaising with driver).
- Operating mobile plant on site as required such as forklifts.
- Conducting plant checks & inspections, along with responding to any alarms, carrying out fault finding & first line maintenance (on pumps, gearboxes, conveyors etc.).
- The role may involve shift work to support business volumes.
- Previous experience in a similar chemical batch manufacturing environment would be advantageous. Ability to follow written and verbal instruction from others in a busy factory environment.
- Knowledge/awareness of Health & Safety and Environmental regulations is preferable.
- Good document practices in adherence to regulatory requirements while performing all tasks.
About Us
We own and operate five distilleries, four specialty chemical manufacturing and packaging plants, and three next-generation biofuel and renewable energy R&D centers. This integrated model enhances supply chain transparency, quality control, custom formulation development, and ultimately customer satisfaction.
Core Values
- Honesty
- Integrity
- Respect
- Commitment
- Openness to Change
Core Principles
- Innovation: We are constantly seizing opportunities to develop new products, processes and methods to meet the diverse and demanding requirements of our customers.
- Collaboration: We are part catalyst, part collaborator. We work with partners to get the most out of our existing products, and to develop custom solutions for our customer requirements.
- Responsibility: Our commitment to give back to local communities in the US and Canada goes beyond the bottom line. We give back to the planet by processing renewable resources into low carbon fuels and chemicals.
- Agility: Our team is not only fast, we has the flexibility and creativity to pivot with customer needs to develop custom-made, on-time solutions.
- Discipline: At every plant, and for every customer, for every shipment, we put quality first. We operate a tight, transparent supply chain while meeting the highest regulatory standards.
