Operator

Requisition ID: 12272

Who We are

Suntory is a fast moving, agile and entrepreneurial business that is home to some of the nations most loved brands. The Suntory Group is one of the largest soft drinks companies and among the world's leading consumer products companies. We offer a uniquely diverse portfolio of beverages enjoyed by millions across the globe

About your role

The purpose of this position is: To maximise the performance of production assets in Safety, Quality, and Delivery, supporting manufacturing operations and maintenance activities.

What you'll do

• Maximise asset performance in safety, quality, and delivery within the production area.
• Drive and maintain a strong health and safety culture, ensuring compliance with all regulations and timely resolution of safety issues.
• Conduct quality checks and ensure adherence to GMP, ISO 22001, and other quality standards.
• Operate, prepare, and clean processing equipment, supporting routine maintenance and line changeovers.
• Support Manufacturing Engineers during planned maintenance and breakdowns.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives including Root Cause Analysis and Operator Asset Care.
• Mentor and integrate new starters into the team.
• Balancing multiple priorities of safety, quality, and delivery under production pressures.
• Rapidly responding to and resolving performance losses and equipment issues.
• Maintaining compliance with stringent quality and safety standards.
• Supporting maintenance activities during downtime while maintaining production readiness.
• Adapting to changing production demands and continuous improvement initiatives.

Manage cost-effective operations by minimising waste, downtime, and speed losses.

What's in it for you

Joining Suntory isn't just about taking on a role, it's about embarking on a career journey. You have the opportunity to work with talented, inspiring and authentic leaders and have the freedom to dream big and go for it. At Suntory you'll find a supportive work environment that values work life balance and will help you realise your full potential and grow for good. Our People and Culture team genuinely care about creating a great experience for our employees and we would love you to be part of it.

What you need to be successful

• Minimum 5 GCSEs (or equivalent) including English, Mathematics, and Science
• Knowledge of Operator Asset Care (OAC)
• Understanding of SMED (quick changeover) techniques
• Familiarity with Root Cause Analysis (RCA) techniques (5Ys & 4Ms)
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Basic computer literacy and openness to new technology
• Ability to work independently and take ownership
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and customer service
• Manual dexterity and capability for manual handling

Desirables

• Experience supporting maintenance activities
• Involvement in continuous improvement projects
• Mentoring or coaching experience
• Knowledge of GMP and ISO 22001 standards

Our DEI Commitment

At Suntory, we recognize that diverse knowledge, perspectives, and backgrounds contribute to our collective success. We are committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace where all individuals can bring their whole selves to work every day, regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or any other protected characteristic.

Our recruitment and selection processes are designed to highlight what Suntory offers as an employer while allowing candidates to share their unique skills and experiences. We understand that career trajectories vary, and if you believe your experience/background can benefit our team, we encourage you to apply. We endeavor to make our interview process as inclusive as possible and offer reasonable accommodations as needed. Together, we can cultivate a workplace where everyone can thrive and propel our mission of Growing for Good.