Operator

Provide operational service towards attaining efficient quality and output in line with production activities as required by customers. The operator will be responsible for performing the required daily verifications to ensure the equipment is always maintained in its optimal state of operation. The operator has a moderate organisational impact that affects one department.   

Key Accountabilities:
Efficient line operation 

• Ensure that the right type of raw/packaging material is available in adequate quantity while highlighting shortages to avoid downtime/delays/stoppages
• Ensure that the machine is constantly set at the correct speed and timing 
• Operate the line with the maximum efficiency
• Lead the group of employees assigned to and assist on the line and ensure that the work delegated is effectively completed
• Train, if certified, Trainee Operators both in the same or lower grades and support, assist and guide in related duties effectively
• Carry out necessary changeovers and settings to the lines according to the plant manual timely and efficient.

Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards

• Conform to health and safety procedures, and ensure the use of personal protective equipment in production areas as per the required standard
• Ensure the safekeeping and proper use of equipment while reporting any shortages or deficiencies immediately to the Supervisor
• Operate the line according to the operational manual as well as the established production rates and quality standards
• Monitor production quality (QC online) and fill in documentation while reporting all deviations or irregularities immediately  
• Ensure the correct filling of production documentation while keeping to the target efficiencies stipulated
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness, and hygiene for machinery and surrounding areas at all times
• Pack work-in-progress in clean containers and ensure proper tagging and that the procedure of reworking material (recycling) is correctly followed.

Effective teamwork and alignment with Company values

• Drive and instil Company values
• Drive your own learning and development
• Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback
• Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others
• Flag and debate issues constructively (be solution-focused)
• Be proactive in sharing, debating and communicating learning.

Freedom to Act

• Rearrangement of work sequence.

Ideal Candidate Profile
Educational level (Entry level)

• School leaving certificate up to secondary level
• Able to read and write in English
• Achieve Company Pre-Enrolment test - Operator entry-level.

Experience

• In-house training will be given but a year of experience in a food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing working environment would be an asset
• Self-leading experience with subordinate to procedural skills.

Technical Skills

• Experienced with GMP, 5S, ISO Standards, HACCP practices and HSE guidelines 
• Variations in sequence
• Thinking capabilities that require the identification and selection of solutions within the area of expertise.  

Competencies

• HR skills to get along with people effectively
• Attention to detail
• Learning Agility
• Mechanical reasoning
• Spatial Awareness
• Drive for results
• Rule Orientation
• Physical Stamina
• Teamwork
• Verbal and written communication
• Knowledge Sharing
• Safety, Security and Quality Orientation
• Leading by Example.