Main Accountabilities
- Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle.
- Control and adjust machine settings (e.g., speed).
- Fix issues that might occur during the shift.
- Knowledge of equipment operating through PLC.
- Check output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws.
- Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Operate production line equipment such as knowledge ofhandling Homogenizer, pasteurizer PHE operations, Online Printers and Metal detectors.
- Able to maintain all records and documents having basic knowledge of computer.
- Weigh and label packaged goods ready for dispatch.
- Knowledge ofhandling homogenizer, pasteurizer PHE operations, printers and metal detectors.
Health, Safety and Environment.
- Identify and report health or safety hazards dangerous situations and put appropriate control measures in place.
- Ensure LOTO is followed by all, training others as required.
- Be a Company Contact in their area.
- Encourages ALL to behave in a safe manner and challenges unsafe behavior.
- Carry out cleaning with knowledge ofhandling the chemicals in the line (Caustic, Nitric etc.) to operate the CIPand basic maintenance of work areas and the machines.
Quality;
- Ensure equipment is capable to manufacture products in accordance with quality procedures and standards, using process control techniques where applicable.
- Perform agreed Quality improvement activities monitoring and controlling key process parameters to measure success where applicable.
- Storage of ingredients as per FSSC standard, issue, use and consumption of ingredients as per FIFO/FEFO.
- Daily reconciliation of RM/PM in log sheet to ensure the right quantity uses of ingredients in manufactured batches.
- Kean knowledge of batch traceability, capsuling, record keeping etc.
- Knowledge of Food Safety Management system (HACCP, PRP, OPRP, CCP and other food fraud controls)
- Measure, grade and feed batches of raw materials into production machinery/process.
- Monitor the production processes and carry out basic testing and quality checks.
- Ensure all external and internal auditory standards and improvement requirements are met.
Customer Service includes.
- Priorities and complete improvement activities to improve equipment efficiencies with a view to increase overall department through-put.
- Perform improvement activities on changeover times to reduce losses per changeover.
- Identify and implement agreed improvement opportunities to increase the production plant flexibility.
Cost:
- Lead improvement activities to improve efficiency and reduce costs, supporting operators to complete kaizens as required.
- Implement cost optimization activities eliminating losses that may not impact on OEE (e.g., yield, energy, and spare parts)
5S
- Ensure 5S standards are clearly defined and followed in work area
- Ensure safe working practices are maintained and Standard Operations adhered to.
- Contribute to continuous improvement activities.
Autonomous Maintenance.
- Support the AM activities (e.g., cell meetings, step audits, board updating).
Preventative Maintenance.
- Ensure breakdown analysis for all component failures using the EWO process and the implementation of countermeasures to eliminate root causes has been completed.
- Ensure the Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) are reviewed, and the gap analysis is carried out on a regular basis to understand and input into the improvement plan.
Focused Improvement.
- Ensure the losses are being recorded and classified accurately challenging and supporting others to correct errors.
- Regularly monitor and analyses unit loss trees to identify loss pattern and take action to eliminate gap.
- Identify and lead improvements from top loss re-occurring breakdowns.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Sound knowledge of Processing, Production Packing Technologies (Whip toppings, cooking cream, dairy analogues, bakery mixes, confectionery, and decorations, culinary, Proprietary Foods etc.
- Hands on experience in Manufacturing Trouble Shooting of whip topping, fat emulsions etc.
- Good knowledge on Food Safety, Process Quality Assurance aspects, Food Safety, GMP of Food Products.
Other requirements:
- Shall be flexible and mobile.
Educational Qualifications:
- Diploma in Food / Dairy Technology from a Premier Institution.
Experience:
- 2 to 5 Years of Ice cream/Dairy/Juice/Nondairy whip topping/Edible Oil/Vegetable Fat plant operation with hands on experience in manufacturing and filling.
