Production Operator

World-changing careers, enabled by Johnson Matthey. With more than 200 years history, join us and help to accelerate the transition to net‑zero! As a Production Operator, you’ll contribute to JM’s mission as a world leader in sustainable technology, transforming energy and reducing carbon emissions for a cleaner, brighter future. The role of a Production Operator is to complete a production process operation according to standard operating procedures.

Responsible for operating in a safe, productive and high‑quality manner. These duties may include loading / unloading, inspection, packing, material movement, recording production statistics, operating or monitoring equipment operation and/or processes. Additionally, they are expected to actively participate in problem solving activities to help the team meet its goals.

• Adheres to safety standards at all times
• Identifies opportunities to improve safety
• Carrying out standard operations effectively in a safe manner to a high‑quality standard (e.g., loading / unloading, inspecting and packing)
• Checks quality of work according to JM and customer specifications
• Accountable for following standard processes to complete tasks
• Escalates issues to ensure a timely resolution
• Identifies and escalates opportunities for improvement
• Supports CAPS implementation, using lean tools such as problem solving and 5S
• Identifies opportunities for continuous improvement and implementation of best‑practice principles
• Supports training of other operators

• H.S Diploma or Equivalent – Required
• Works in accordance with procedures and rules
• Basic to intermediate knowledge in computer usage – desirable
• Must be open to 2nd Shift and 3rd Shift

• Competitive and fair salaries aligned to individual roles, experience and responsibilities
• Support for hybrid and flexible working
• Comprehensive employee benefits: health, life, disability and retirements plans
• Retirement Savings (401K Match, plus an additional employer contribution)
• 20 days annual PTO (varies for shift‑based roles)
• Life and disability insurance
• Health insurance (medical, prescription, dental and vision)
• Voluntary benefits
• Wellbeing programs and incentives
• Tuition assistance
• Parental leave

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Johnson Matthey Plc is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief.