Blending Operator at Diageo

Purpose Of the Role

• To physically Blend and prepare bulk product in the relevant format for supply to the relevant Packaging business partner.

Qualifications and Experience Required 

• Matric with Mathematics and Science  
• 2 years blending, production, or filtration process experience
• 2 years FMCG experience
• Working at heights certification (mandatory)
• Exposure to HACCP and ISO standards
• Basic computer literacy

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.
• Practical 
• Creates environment for great teamwork.
• 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  
• Computer Literate (Ms Word & Excel) 

Role Responsibilities

• Supply of bulk liquid on time full at the required quality standard 
• Apply the correct Process and Formulations as described on the relevant SOP’s.
• Maintain and conduct the cleaning and housekeeping (5S) processes of the facility, plants, and equipment internal and / or external. 
• Maintain all ingredients and spirit transfer records and documentation as per the SOP’s. 
• Prepare for start-up of process steps by ensuring availability of equipment, process aids and ingredients. 
• Submit samples for quality approval and conduct the relevant adjustments and ensure all the quality parameters are within specification before filtration start-up.  
• This role involves facilitation and interaction with staff from Quality, Bottling, Training, Engineering, Warehouse, Manex, and SHE departments
• All testing and measuring parameters are recorded and deviations reported. 
• Report any faulty or non-optimal functioning plant (CIRC Cards), 
• Loading and offloading of bulk tankers and containers performed as per standard operating procedure. 
• Ensure adherence to quality and food safety standard as defined in SOP. 
• Comply with all Working at heights requirements.  
• Comply and align with all blending precautions as defined in SOP. 
• Always comply with CODEX protocols.  
• Adhere to the CIP SOP and matrix.  
• Participate in the department Continuous Improvement initiatives Manex
• Assist and participate in the inventory (Stock) control processes. 
• Ensure adequate coverage of shift, showing absolute support for colleagues as well as good team spirit. 
• Adhere / Comply with nosing requirements for all SKU’s

KPI’s: 

Safety  

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

Quality (Right First Time)

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

Delivery (Efficiency)

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

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.