Packaging Operator at International Breweries

Location: Onitsha, Anambra
Job type: Full-time
Band: XI-B

Job Description
Overall Purpose of the Function:

• To Safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment (Filling and labelling process areas which have a bigger business impact with cost and consumer quality) and related process to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Operating equipment in Packaging process areas according to VPO standards
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording shortstops 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 a 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
• 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
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems, and improvement opportunities
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute to achieving it
• Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated

Qualifications

• Minimum of a B.Sc / HND in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Traits & Competencies Required:

• Prepared to work shifts
• The main role is to apply core competencies to achieve optimum plant and process performance
• Manage a process area according to VPO principles and standards
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in an unstructured environment
• A team player (prepared to communicate, listen and assist)
• Initiative and energy
• Achievement Drive (improvement, do better than standard or what was done previously, be the best).