Spirit Prep Operator; FTC)

This is a critical role supporting the continued growth of the headquarters of the Bacardi UK Operations Centre (UK OC)  Spirit Prep Operator will ensure excellent service to internal and external customers in all aspects of spirit handling within Westthorn spirit supply functional areas, including:

• Delivery of all liquid demands in spec for markets and right first time to production plan
• Spirit handling from tankers through to bottling lines, including small batch processing
• Stock management processing in systems to ensure full compliance to HMRC standards. (SAP and DRAMS systems)
• Utilisation of PCS7 to execute spirit movements
• Required flexibility to support shifts and overtime as needed

RESPONSIBILITIES - WITH OUR CONSUMER AT THE HEART YOUR KEY FOCUS WILL BE

• Understand personal and team responsibility under Health and Safety legislation and promote safe working practices within the team.
• Prepare spirit in accordance with company procedures and good practice requirements.
• Liaise with the laboratory to ensure spirit quality.
• Complete spirit testing as required.
• Communicate with Bulk Planning Department regarding plans for tanker movements, vat allocation and filter changeovers.
• Supply the correct spirit to the correct production line in accordance with the production plan.
• Spirit supply system -

Ensure all data is recorded into SAP, Drams & EMCS accurately for tanker unloading, spirit reduction, filtration and VAT transfers. Responsible to ensure all physical stocks are aligned with systems status.

• Monitor vat levels and production output to ensure a continuous supply.
• Carry out spirit changeovers quickly and efficiently, as required by the production plan.
• Inform Shift Lead and carry out relevant actions to any incident report raised.
• Ensure that there is a sufficient stock of demineralised water, and to report any problems with the plant to the Manufacturing Team Leader/Cell Leaders.
• Prepare spirit caramel for colouring.
• Ensure there are sufficient supplies of consumables e.g. Filters (Sheets & Cartridges), Colour (Caramel IBC’s) + Chemicals (Acid & Caustic).
• To receipt/offload and load/export tankers and complete all HMRC paperwork and system processing
• Comply with HMRC requirements and legislation and ensure that any discrepancies are monitored and reported immediately.
• To support other areas and sites when business dictates (Driving License essential)
• Ensure that all working environments associated with the Spirit preparation area are kept clean and tidy in accordance with 5s requirements
• Ensure all associated plant equipment is functioning as required and report any malfunctions.
• Assist in the ongoing training and development of all team members and carry out any reasonable request that will further improve the performance of the team.

SKILLS - THE SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE NEEDED TO CREATE YOUR LEGACY

• Experience in comparable position in FMCG company; spirit or beverage industry preferred
• Experience as a multi-disciplined team member
• Exposure to safety-critical operations
• Basic understanding of mechanical equipment and knowledge, preferably PCS7
• ERP systems knowledge, preferably SAP, DRAMS and EMCS
• Comfortable and capable of spirit reduction, colouring and conversion from bulk to LA
• Detailed focused with attention to detail
• Ability to comprehend production schedules and ensure that liquid is available as planned.

PERSONAL QUALITIES – SHARE OUR FOUNDER’S PASSION AND ENTREPRENEURIAL FLAIR

• Ability to work independently under pressure and to work on own initiative
• Results-oriented:
  Demonstrates commitment, determination, motivation, energy and accountability
• Facilitates team working, supports and encourages others. Effective collaborator and communicator with Bacardi support groups. Good team facilitator with ability…