Blending Operator at Diageo

Job description
External Job Description

Diageo is a truly global organisation with over 28,000 talented people and a presence in 180 countries. Across our 21 markets, our brand portfolio represents our biggest strength, and our biggest passion. Be it our global giants, local stars or reserve brands we use our vision, creativity and courage to drive the growth of our products worldwide. We invent strong brands for today and for the future; upholding the quality of our products and taking personal accountability for both the history and for the future of our brands

Leadership and Functional

Leadership Responsibility

• Participate in the department Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Assist and participate in the inventory control processes
• The role holder ensures adequate coverage of shift, showing absolute support for colleagues as well as good team spirit.
• The individual must have a positive impact on Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale in the Department through correct application of Continuous Improvement methodologies.

Purpose of Role

• Responsible for performing blending and mixing process operation in a beverage production plant.
• Responsible for performing filtration plant and process operation in a beverage production plant.
• Responsible for loading and offloading of bulk tankers and containers.

KPI’s

Safety

Ensuring Risk and Hazards are Identified, reported and corrective measures implemented

Quality

• Ensure all Quality Parameters are maintained
• Maintain suitable housekeeping and cleanliness standards

Delivery

• Supply the plan on time in full in accordance with the Blending Plan
• Downtime, repairs and maintenance are recorded and reported

Cost

• Maintain and improve the relevant waste parameters within the required tolerances
• Deliver the product within the required time and resources parameters

Compliance

• Maintain all documentation
• Complete all records correctly, fully and honestly
• Conduct all activities and processes in accordance with relevance LTO Standards
• Attend all mandatory and statutory training
• Conduct all the Blending activities according to the agreed Technical Manuals and Company Standard operating Procedures
• Ensure all Quality and Food Safety Management system standards and controls are consistently applied,

Role Capabilities

Inherent Capabilities

• Technical and or mechanical acumen
• Mathematical ability
• Basic understanding of Safety Standards
• An understanding of Managing for Value principles
• Challenges conventional thinking
• Displays ownership by doing what it takes to ensure the outcomes are achieved.
• Going outside of role constraints to ensure outcomes and KPIs are achieved
• Computer literate (Basic Microsoft Office)

Experience

Previous production and process experience

Qualifications

Matric with Maths and Science/Natural Science

Personal Capabilities

• Team player
• Energetic
• Sets high standards & stretching goals for self.
• Generate solutions
• Understand and interprets production data
• Willing to experiment and learn
• Accepts and work with change
• Encourages formal and informal learning
• Creates environment for great teamwork
• Practical
• Trusted and respected
• Self motivated
• Self confident
• Takes responsibility
• Honest in opinions
• Demonstrate integrity
• Understands impact of actions on the business
• Reliable timekeeping
• Will work extra time to complete a job when required
• Matric with maths
• Computer Literate ( Ms Word & Excel)

As part of our journey to being the most trusted and respected organisation, we are committed to being an inclusive organisation by advancing the equity and diversity agenda. We therefore encourage South African equity candidates to apply.