Shift Pressure Leaf Filter (PLF) Operator at PZ Cussons

Department Strategic Objectives

• To meet plan achievement of Supply Chain products for the financial year by delivering required quantity and quality of bleached oil blends at the right time and location.          
• To achieve and sustain world-class quality of Supply Chain products                                                                    
• To achieve and sustain world-class factory standard                        
• To participate in constantly improving bleaching plants systems and processes                   

Job Purpose:

To coordinate, control and manage bleached oil filtration activities.

Responsible to:

Bleaching supervisor

Responsible for:

None

Peer Relationships

Overall, 3 shift Pressure Leaf Filter (PLF) Operators, Bleacher operators, Blending operators

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

MAINTAINS AND SUSTAINS QUALITY, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

Key Activities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the required quantity of oil bleached is filtered to the required quality standard without earth passage.
• Ensure compliance to all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety standards and provisions.
• Undertake washing of PLF floor, heel drop area and other housekeeping activities.
• Changing damaged PLF ‘O’-ring(s) and assisting the PMT in the coupling of the PLF after fixing the leaves.
• Drenching the spent earth to prevent incident of fire or fire outbreak.
• Documenting all his operations as is required and necessary.
• Performing other tasks and activities as could be delegated by his supervisor.
• Ensure investigation and correction of deviations in process behaviour. Escalate issues to get prompt attention whenever necessary.
• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Implements and complies with Environmental Management System requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.
• Avoid Spillages when handling raw materials and semi-finished goods.

Required Qualifications: 

• SSCE/NABTEB/OND

Required Experience: 

• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a similar position
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure