Shift Saponification Column Operators 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 saponified neat soap type 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 saponification plants systems and processes                   

Job Purpose:

To coordinate, control and manage soap saponification activities as well as maintenance of the plant and components.

Responsible to:

Production Process Supervisor

Responsible for:

None

Peer Relationships

Overall, 3 shift Saponification column operators, Dryer operators, Bleacher Operators, PLF operators, Blending operators

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

MAINTAINS AND SUSTAINS QUALITY, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

Key Activities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the required quantity of neat soap for purpose of further processing is saponified and to the quality standard as is required.
• Analysing and confirming quality of neat soap produced in conformity with the quality assurance requirements.
• 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.
• Supporting in the cleaning of saponification area and other housekeeping activities.
• 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.
• Avoid Spillages when handling raw materials and semi-finished goods.