The key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal efficiency, cost objectives and consumer / customer quality.
Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Operate equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging:
- Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
- Interpret and implement production plan for shift
- Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
- Monitor production processes on shift and correct any negative trends
- Ensure process quality and productivity
Perform administration:
- Complete associated tracking and monitoring
- Complete operator workstation administration and take action as required
- Complete Team room administration as required
- Contribute to self-development
Problem Solving:
- Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
- Use QFR’s (As per triggers)
- Complete 5 WHY’s (As per triggers) with relevant team members
- Contribute towards AB reports as required
Autonomous operations:
- Clean, Inspect, Tag and Lubricate
- Perform quick fixes, adjust (fine-tune) machine settings and do changeovers
- Repair basic machine components
- Discard and replace basic machine components
- Carryout complex maintenance tasks
Other duties
- Support the overall Packaging team initiatives and arrangements
- Apply VPO standards
- Any other duties assigned by the Team Leader
Minimum Requirements:
- B.Sc. Engineering degree – Mechanical
- Min. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
- Good leadership potential
- Good knowledge of production processes and technologies
- Familiarity with maintenance systems e.g. COSWIN
- Influencing ability with regards to sound maintenance practices
