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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 outputs and responsibilities:

Operating and process control

• Operating sub processes of the Packaging plant according to the Standard Operating Procedures, supporting the plant control system and verifying that process control is being maintained: Assure quality of raw materials by monitoring conformance to Company and Regional Standards and any deviations corrected
• Preparing plant for start-up by ensuring Brand and process changes correctly identified, al inputs are available including utilities, documentation and verified and calibrated equipment is available and plant is visually inspected for availability to produce and set up in accordance with SOP’s
• Starting and operating the Packaging process by complying with OH+S requirements whilst taking corrective action when deviations occur to prevent non-standard product. Ensuring that non-standard operations are documented and that the Concession/Permit procedures are fully adhered
• Shutting down the plant in accordance with WI and any deviations recorded
• Carrying out CIP cleaning, sampling and measuring CIP outputs, external cleaning of plant and work area, and visual cleanliness inspections
• Controlling inputs usage i.e. stock levels maintained as per region requirements, regular quality checks on stock, usage ratios checked and all inputs stored in correct demarcated areas
• Ensuring plant availability via ensuring that scheduled maintenance plans happen, identifying ad hoc maintenance tasks and referring to others to correct, giving on-going assistance to Team members to identify root causes of breakdowns, observing required ‘lock-out’ procedures and other OH+S Act requirements
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops. Where process performance does not meet target, or trends indicate the existence of problems, corrective action must be initiated
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in out of control process situations
• Appropriate problem solving approaches, as detailed in the problem solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices. Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected
• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Carrying out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of plant equipment according to the Standard Operating Procedures and/or maintenance schedules
• Performing autonomous tasks, in accordance with the maintenance schedule, and where required requesting the assistance of an artisan
• Identify maintenance problems, and report these through to the team leader for resolution
• Assisting Packaging Artisans in executing running repairs on shift
• Completing all documentation including job cards, COSWIN notifications and other shift documentation

Quality control and Analysis

• Carrying out the required quality checks/analyses as per Standard Operating Procedures, and recording the results on the appropriate information system
• Constantly reviewing quality performance against targets, and conducting trend analysis to identify problems timeously
• Coaching, mentoring, verifying and transferring knowledge whist providing assistance to fellow team members in the execution of quality checks
• Where quality problems have occurred, identifying and resolving them using the correct problem solving approaches

Communication

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions.
• Using gap lists to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
• Understanding the team dashboards and participating in team target review sessions.
• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
• Completing required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated

Problem Solving

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques (example Quick Fix Routines, 5 Why, etc.) to identify and correct the problem.
• Where a problem cannot be resolved escalate to the team leader
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated
• Participate in, where required, team problem solving activities

Continuous Improvement

• Using Short Interval Control charts to review trends and to identify opportunities for the removal of waste and variation in the process
• Constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and ensuring these are recorded on the gap list
• Participate in regional or divisional plant optimization trials

Voyager Plant Optimization Practices

• Execute all shift routines in accordance with Voyager Plant Optimization principles
• Continuously improve own competence and support competence development of team members in accordance with the Global Competence Framework (commonly known as CAP)
• Conduct self-management of own performance and participate in team and individual performance management practices in accordance with the company’s performance management system

Key attributes and Characteristics:

• a self-starter
• Good communicator
• Analytical, and is a Problem-solver who is willing to operate in an unstructured environment
• Achievement-driven
• Results-driven whilst taking accountability for his work area

Minimum Requirements:

• Min. of OND or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience in Packaging process Environment
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in a fast-paced environment
• A team player
• High level of initiative and energy

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

Key outputs and responsibilities:

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

Minimum Requirements:

• Min. of B.Sc./HND or equivalent in Engineering.
• Experience in Packaging process Environment
• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in a fast-paced environment
• A team player
• High level of initiative and energy

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The Key Purpose of this role is to provide specialized dual artisan skill and knowledge to the shift team, and to support the operations, maintenance and problem solving activities of the shift teams.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Operational support

• Provide specialist support to the shift based teams during operations
• Assist as functional expert in problem solving
• This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan Where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift based teams on mechanical equipment, mechanical faultfinding and correct responses to mechanical failure modes 

Planned maintenance

• Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Carry out work during the planned maintenance outage in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner 
• Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities

Routine maintenance

• Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
• Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate problem solving techniques. 

Running Repairs

• Partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Process Artisans in carrying out repairs
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs  carried out as per CMMS requirements

Problem solving

• Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem solving approach to resolve
• Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Maintenance Controller for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems

Housekeeping and safety

• Operate in a safe manner at all times, and identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate AB InBev policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties

Key Characteristics:

• Management skills
• People handling ability
• Mental alertness, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Conceptual skills
• Engineering Specialist SME - Subject matter expert

Minimum Requirements:

• Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical)
• Min – 3 - 5 years in a packaging bottling or FMCG  production environment
• Experience: 1-2 Years technical mechanical/electrical experience in a FMCG environment
• 1-3 Years technical mechanical/electrical and bottling experience in a leadership capacity in a FMCG environment