Process Operator - Packaging at International Breweries

The key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and process areas which have a bigger business impact wrt cost and consumer quality) and related process in order to achieve optimal effectiveness 

Key outputs and responsibilities:

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

MAINTENANCE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• 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.

QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYSIS

• 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

COMMUNICATION

• 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 in 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.

PROBLEM SOLVING

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

KPIs

Expected Standards

Operating equipment and manage associated processes & performance in Brewing

• 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:
• Participate in 1-on-1’s
• SKAP managed
• Participate in Team communication
• Assist in coaching and sharing of knowledge

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

Requirements

Education

• Relevant Technical Qualification / Diploma
• 9 months on the job training, SKAP completed

Experience

• Experience within a Brewing FMCG industry

Skills and attributes 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).