Production Operator at Distell

• Ensure that product of acceptable quality is produced at all times by applying process control and recording results according to the relevant quality procedures
• Ensure that causes of quality defects are identified and rectified
• Ensure that equipment is operated according to verified procedures, work instructions or SOP’s by suitably qualified / competent personnel
• Monitor progress against production plan and initiate corrective action / problem-solving timeously in order to make the plan for the shift / day
• Produce cost effectively by allocating required resources effectively, minimise re-work and limit waste
• Ensure that change-overs, adjustments and settings are performed on equipment as required
• Ensure that all specified preventative maintenance tasks are performed, incl. cleaning, inspections, lubrication and scheduled maintenance
• Conduct regular inspection of all equipment and initiate work orders if necessary
• Assist on maintenance planning and report back on maintenance performed.
• Ensure that all breakdowns are recorded and that feedback is provided on causes and corrective action
• Drive improvement in performance and availability of the production line
• Lead team according to Secondary Production Operating Principles to achieve line objectives – Quality, Speed and Cost.
• Ensure that shift actuals are recorded and records are kept as per relevant policy, procedure, work instruction or SOP.
• Ensure that all unsafe conditions are reported and repaired immediately
• Assist in facilitating the Mini business operating principles, processes and practices.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and experience/skills:

• Minimum Grade 12 qualification or equivalent
• Relevant tertiary qualification in Production Management or Engineering field.
• Successfully completed Machine controller programme
• NQF 4 Generic Manufacturing management certificate would be advantageous.
• Ability to lead and manage a team.
• 1-2 years experience in a high-speed, high-tech bottling environment
• Good technical background is essential.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
• Ability to organise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates
• Ability to develop and evaluate alternative courses of action and being aware of all criteria that has to be satisfied to address a problem.
• Can set controls over arrangements, follow up and evaluate task execution.
• Through perseverance and resilience, can stay with a task and display the required energy to achieve objectives and outputs.
• Knowledge of ISO and HACCP quality management systems
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime if and when required.