Technical Operator at AVI Limited

Key Areas of Impact:
Production lines and maintaining machinery

• Ensure operators carry out changeovers on machinery as per the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOP)
• Ensure operators calibrate settings on machinery as per the relevant SOPs. Record optimal machine settings and update machine files.
• Do problem solving on machinery as per the relevant SOPs to ensure that product quality and machine output are achieved.
• Escalate any continuing malfunctions after having followed standard trouble shooting.
• Develop autonomous maintenance schedules.
• Ensure operators and packers perform autonomous maintenance (AM) such as cleaning, greasing, lubricating and completion of check sheets to reduce downtime and enhance machine life.
• Plan with production scheduler for preventive maintenance during scheduled down time.

Short term planning and scheduling

• Set up production line to run on Shopware as per the production schedule.
• Ensure that the teams have the correct and sufficient resources to carry out the daily work load.

Production targets

• Follow the correct work method laid down by the Line Manager.
• Ensure that the relevant manual machinery being used is operated in accordance with the relevant SOPs.
• Ensure operators set-up is correct and make minor adjustments to machinery to ensure production targets and quality are achieved as per the relevant SOPs.
• Identify bottlenecks in the operation and work with cross-functional teams to eliminate any.

Quality and Hygiene

• Adhere to quality at source standards.
• Ensure the relevant SOP’s are adhered to, to ensure that the equipment, environmental hygiene and General Maintenance (GMP) standards are met or exceeded.
• Log the cleaning and sanitizing of all equipment and machinery on the required logs as per the relevant SOP.

Good Manufacturing Practice and Health and Safety

• Ensure that safety procedures are followed as per the relevant SOPs.
• Use the correct safety equipment when needed as determined by individual work areas.
• Identify possible hazards, eliminating or reporting them to the Line manager or Health and Safety representative.
• Assume role as member of safety team.
• Ensure that the work area is kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with the relevant 6S and GMP standards.
• Ensure that personal hygiene and dress code are to the required standards as per the relevant SOPs.
• Initiate and participate in RCA sessions and own the RCA process on the situation level.

Material and Stock control

• Verify the accuracy of all stock issues to works orders in Kanban and transit locations by following the relevant SOP’s.
• Ensure any leftover materials at the end of production runs are accounted for and dealt with in accordance with the relevant SOP’s.
• Ensure all variances outside of the limits set are investigated and discussed with the Section Leader.
• Assist with Kanban stock variance investigation.
• Ensure that either any stock inaccuracies identified by team member is investigated and actioned and per the relevant SOP.
• Audit the daily tasks of employees to ensure that stock accuracy is maintained.
• Action relevant stock adjustments within the allotted time.
• Ensure that all obsolete or rejected stock is isolated and actioned as per the relevant SOP.

Industrial Relations

• Ensure that operators and packers adhere to the company policies and procedures.
• Communicate to the team any new or changed policies.
• Deal with any problems or grievances within the team.
• Report to the production controller any major individual or team problems within the team that have or could result in the disciplinary or incapacity procedure being used.
• Perform the necessary counselling sessions with team members when necessary.

Green Area

• Preparing for the green area meeting and following an agenda, which covers all the relevant KPA’s of the team.
• Giving the team constructive feedback and criticism where necessary.
• Initiating discussions, which may lead to incremental productivity improvements.
• Through the use of questioning techniques get all members involved in the team meetings.

What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:                       

• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a high speed production environment
• SAP and Microsoft Suite experience

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Completed Grade 12 / Matric
• NQF4 qualification in Production technology

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Solid Exposure to WCO programme and understanding of GMP guidelines and Shopware
• Understanding of production scheduling principles

Closing Date 02 June 2026