Packaging Operator

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The key purpose of this role is to Safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Operating Equipment and Manage Associated Processes and 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

Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.

Problem Solving

Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends

Use Quick Fix Routines (As per triggers)

Complete 5 WHYs (As per triggers) with relevant team members

Contribute towards AB reports as required.

Autonomous Operations

Operating and Process Control

Operating equipment in Packaging process areas according to VPO standards

Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls using the VPO tools

Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems. Review trends to identify & resolve problems

Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas.

Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolution.

Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift.

Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions, understanding and contributing to suggestions of improving performance, making use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.

Fully understand the team Dream and contribute in achieving it.

Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.

Where problems occur, use the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues

Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information system.

The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions.

React to the results using the VPO tools supplied

Profile:

Diploma/Advanced Certificate in Electrical Engineering or mechanical engineering/Technology or its equivalent”

Min – 2-3 months on the job training, Ideal 3-6 months on the job training”

Experience:

0-2 years as operator in a similar industry”(FCMG)

Experience in packaging will be an added advantage

Additional Information:

Band: XI

ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.