About the position
Our client an iconic 110 year old South African Brand is currently looking for an experienced Machine Lead (Senior Operator) to be based in Epping, Western Cape.
Position: Machine Lead (Senior Operator)
Location: Epping, Western Cape
Department: Operations and Production
Role Summary:
Lead the machine shift team and ensure production output, quality and safety targets are met for your team. Technical and supervisory lead for the machine team
Minimum Qualification Requirements:
- Matric NQF Level 4 – Minimum Requirement
- Technical Training (Mechanical/Electrical) - National Certificate/Diploma NQF Level 5/6
- B-Tech (engineering/operations) – Would be advantageous
- Minimum 4 years of machine operating experience
- Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Safe operation of FMCG machine including startup, material setup and process adjustments.
- Safety of team members ensuring PPE and safe working conditions are maintained on the machine.
- Maintaining good GMP/5S standards by regular cleaning of machine and ensuring parts/materials are sorted.
- Lead the machine team including management of leave, tea/lunch breaks and skills development of the machine team.
- Ensure Quality checks are performed, and product is produced to specification
- Ensure that each step in the process is performed according to the relevant Quality assurance policies and procedures.
- Lead material traceability by ensuring documentation is completed timeously and accurately.
- Performing the above tasks in such a manner as to preserve and protect yourself, the machinery employed and the integrity of the product throughout
Documentation:
- Complete documentation relevant to the machinery and KPI’s used during the manufacturing process
- Complete all shift documentation including : Cleaning checklists, downtime reporting, material registers, KPI reports etc
- Perform in-process checks and record the results on the relevant paperwork
- Record the result of the manufacturing process, including machine waste, stops, case count and any deviations from the prescribed methodology
- Report any problems including but not limited to deviations in product specifications and loss of product outside the prescribed
Maintenance:
- Perform periodic inspection of wear parts and machinery appropriate to the machinery
- Perform basic preventative maintenance functions such as lubrication and cleaning for which the operator has been suitably trained
Safety And Health Standards:
- Hazardous situations are reported or resolved immediately
- Incidents /accidents are prevented by correctly operating equipment and following health and safety procedures as laid down by legislation and company policy
- Responsible for maintaining the facility in a clean and tidy state at all times, following approved and validated cleaning procedures. Deviations from the procedures will have a negative impact on the GMP standard of the of the facility
- Uphold company policies, with specific reference (but not exclusive to) to personal hygiene, personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures
- Adhering to procedures that determine compliance to GMP and food safety standards
Operations:
- Productivity – Focus on machine, quality and Labour
- Team Leader – Lead a team comprising operators, packers and temporary workers
- Lines to start promptly at operation times
- Check that correct material is being used as per the Bill of Materials
- Optimise operation to ensure maximum output at planned rates
Desired Skills:
- BTech
- Engineering
- Operations
- Mechanical
- Electrical
