Artisan: Electrician at Premier FMCG (Pty) Ltd

Job purposes:

• The core functions define the key areas of responsibility for this role, reflecting the accountabilities and expected outputs outlined in the competency-based profile. These are the primary activities through which the role delivers value to the business.

Key responsibilities:

• To anticipate possible machine reliability problems, which could appear and take appropriate actions to ensure manufacturing process continuity.
• To facilitate and lead problem solving processes; provide inputs/suggestions to the maintenance team leader for continuous improvement.
• To record and analyse breakdown trends per machine using a maintenance system in order to motivate equipment improvement or purchases.
• To render support on ad hoc projects e.g., renovate and refurbish machines/installations and commission in order to optimize process flow.
• To ensure compliance with relevant Food Safety, Health Safety and GMP Requirements through the maintenance of process and document controls according to SOP’s
• To provide on job coaching for Handyman and Apprentices as and when required in line with Premier’s Leadership promise.
• To supervise, train and coach Technical Operators regarding SOP’s and work instructions to ensure best operating practices.

Experience and qualifications:

To perform effectively in this role, the following minimum qualifications and work experience are required:

• N3/N4 Qualification in Relevant field
• Trade Test Certificate (Red Seal)
• 3-5 years’ experience in relevant trade
• 3 years’ experience in a FMCG environment
• Experience with High-Speed Continuous Operations

Skills and competencies:

To succeed in this role, the following capabilities—both technical and behavioural—are essential. These are drawn from the skills and competencies outlined in the role’s competency-based profile:

• Expert knowledge of engineering principles
• Industry (FMCG)
• Food safety knowledge
• PLC and SCADA systems
• Safe working practices
• In house systems
• Process re-engineering
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Analytical thinking
• Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Decision making ability
• Operational management
• Problem solving
• Innovation/Continuous improvements
• Teamwork