Fotis Charizonas

Experienced Advanced Operator with more than five years of manufacturing experience within fast-paced FMCG production environments. Progressed from Agency Production Operative to Machine Operator and subsequently Advanced Operator at Nice-Pak International. Experienced in machine operation, fault finding, process optimisation, operator training, quality assurance, GMP compliance, continuous improvement and production support.

Recognised for strong technical knowledge, troubleshooting ability and the development of new operators through practical coaching, mentoring and formal machine sign-off training.

Advanced Operator - Nice-Pak International

(2023-07)

Provide technical support across the G1 production area and associated equipment. Responsible for maintaining production performance, troubleshooting faults, supporting operators, completing quality checks and ensuring compliance with GMP and safety requirements. Work closely with Engineering, Quality Assurance and Warehouse teams to minimise downtime and maintain output.

• Operate and troubleshoot high-speed automated manufacturing and packaging equipment.
• Complete line clearances, changeovers and pre-start checks.
• Perform GMP inspections and quality verification activities.
• Carry out daily metal detector checks and hourly Hartford checks.
• Perform first-off product inspections before production release.
• Support staffing allocation, breaks and shift coordination when covering leadership duties.
• Assist engineers during breakdowns and fault investigations.
• Train, coach and sign off operators and agency workers.
• Monitor production performance using SIC boards and operational data.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and waste reduction projects.

Machine Operator - Nice-Pak International

(2021-07 - 2023-07)

Operated manufacturing equipment safely and efficiently while achieving production, quality and safety targets. Built extensive experience across multiple machine platforms and developed the technical expertise that led to promotion to Advanced Operator.

Agency Production Operative - Nice-Pak International

(2020-09 - 2021-07)

Supported manufacturing operations across production departments. Progressed to a permanent Machine Operator role through performance, reliability and technical capability.

Assembler - Electrium - Hindley Green

(2020-01 - 2020-04)

Assembled electrical products to quality and production standards within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Employment ended following workforce reductions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Production Operative & Hygiene Operative - Bakkavor - Wigan

(2019-02 - 2019-12)

Worked within both production and hygiene functions in a food manufacturing environment. Maintained food safety standards, supported production requirements and completed hygiene activities to company procedures.

Qualification - Heating Installations - Eukleidis Vocational School (2011 - 2013)

Qualification - Car Mechanic - Eukleidis Vocational School (2007 - 2010)