Job Purpose
The job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the assigned machine runs optimally in terms of quality and quantity within a safe working environment.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities
? Perform the adjustments and setting of the assigned machine to ensure quality output at their station and reduction of product wastage while upholding safety and product quality standards.
? Prepare all necessary tools, equipment and materials required for the assigned machine in compliance with the approved processes and procedures.
? Operate the assigned machine in accordance with the operating procedures to ensure proper operation of the machine and safe working environment.
? Inspect inputs and outputs for quality to identify causes of defects and rectify to ensure product quality and minimise wastage.
? Comply with all applicable quality, safety, health and environmental standards such as ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, HACCP, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841) where applicable
? Carry out minor/routine maintenance of the respective machine and ensure that cleaning is done before and after every production run and comply with plant/equipment scheduled maintenance.
? Liaise with maintenance for major breakdown and to ensure that the machines are serviced on time and routinely to reduce plant down time.
? Participate in the actual change over process to ensure the product quality is upheld in the next shift.
? Prepare and submit reports to the Line Controller of downtime and the product quality index at their station with the aim of driving enhanced performance.
? Inspect the quality of dry goods to ensure conformance to the established standards for a high quality product index.
? Minimize waste
? Responsible for volume control on the process control (filler)
? Record all breakdowns
? Inspect Quality of dry goods
Minimum Requirements
? A Certificate in Electrical, Mechanical or Production Engineering
? At least two (2) years’ experience in a production setting in a similar organisation.
? Working technical knowledge on basic machine operations and maintenance is an added advantage.
? Practical experience in use of MS packages.
Competencies/Attributes
? An appreciation of system thinking and how actions impact on other systems.
? Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities.
? Have proven verbal and written communication skills
? A good appreciation of safe working procedures.
? Diligence and ability to work with little or no supervision.
? High level of integrity.
