Product Processing Line Driver at Bayer

Job Purpuse:

• Operator with defined tasks to run the defined production line.
• JNR Line Driver defined  to run lines in a specific Production plant only
• Strive to ensure implementation of DSO culture within the mission critical squad

Key Task and Resposibilities:

• Responsible for safety on the line and all LOTO instructions and procedures.
• Training of new employees on the line
• Prepare all shopfloor paperwork for the process orders (SDS, Filling Forms, COA, Packing directives)
• Ensure to follow the prescribed work instruction (WI) , SOP and bill of material (BOM) for each recipe
• Operates machines or equipment, which involves setting up and making adjustments to regulate such factors as temperature, pressure, flow and reactions of materials.
• Operate and control the unit manually/via control system
• Run up and shut down of production line, product changeover activities, equipment cleaning and decontamination
• Filling operations
• Routine analytics, taking of samples
• Autonomous maintenance  - equipment maintenance/repairs in coordination with the technical team
• Solve production disturbances with lean tools on the line before escalation e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, ect…
• Log job cards on shift connector and inform unit lead
• Document and communicate work results (shift handover) on Shift connector
• Perform partial confirmations on SAP or scan & consume
• Record hourly in process quality checks on QM online
• OEE recording on the line
• Record hourly on  the short interval controls boards
• Reconcile materials at the end of the process order and process returns  to maintain inventory in the PSA
• Support troubleshooting of process deviations in cooperation with Production Experts and team
• Support one management system activities / Philosophy and best practice roll out on the line
• Support Formulation production as required.
• Support 3rd Party functional outsourcing with planning, set-up of machines and 4 eye checks, as required
• Housekeeping of workplace
• Forklift driving or operator automatic pallet jack
• Any other function on site as requested by Experts or Unit Leaders

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 5 Years of experience in  manufacturing  
• Production Management an Advantage
• White / Yellow Belt in LSS an Advantage
• Situational Leadership an Advantage
• Good Basic Mathematical skills
• Basic Knowledge of Continues Improvement
• Good written and verbal communication
• SAP experience
• Microsoft Office