New Positions at BIC

JOB SUMMARY 

MAIN PURPOSE:

• Sets and maintains all machines to obtain their optimum efficiencies, ensures that all planned maintenance work is done according to the schedules and that all records are kept up to date, liaise with QA personnel and strives to maintain high quality standards. Will, when necessary, assist with new projects deemed and work overtime when required. Manage, diagnose and maintain digital PLC equipment. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES / TASKS 

ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE: 

• Production manager 
• Technical Foreman 
• Technician 

REQUIRED EDUCATION: 

• Millwright 
• Electrician 
• N4 Mechanical/N4 Electrical or above  
• Formal PLC training  

REQUIRED WORK EXPERIENCE: 

• With at least 5 years maintenance and setting experience of high-speed packaging, assembly, printing, and manufacturing machines with a thorough knowledge of the implementation and the successful running of a machine maintenance schedule.  
• PLC Diagnoses and coding: 
• Will need to be able to understand, read and program PLC controllers (Preferably OMRON). PLC experience is a must. 

Machine setting: 

• Technicians must develop the skills for the setting of all assembly machines (Mechanical and electrical)  

Machine overhauling: 

• Will do running and preventative maintenance according to a planned maintenance program: liaise with the foreman to ensure that all machines and equipment are mechanically sound with adequate lubrication. Technicians will ensure that the necessary schedules are filled in at the end of each shift and have been signed off by their supervisor. 

Production: 

• Technicians must be aware of the outputs of various machines and equipment, to achieve the highest possible output figures. Will strive to maintain optimum settings, will report any problems related to the non-performance of machines/ equipment and/ or both to the foreman. Will assist with operator and supervisor training on Assembly Machines and inform them of any standard procedural changes. Technicians are to ensure that all machines on plan should be in running order before the end of their shift. 

Quality Assurance: 

• Will consider quality as a key component of all work that is done and products that are manufactured on the machines/ Equipment under his care, will have a thorough knowledge of the product and its components. Will continually seek to meet the standards required for all products and will advise the QA Department of any non-performance of the product and or its components.  

Safety and housekeeping: 

• Prevents and minimizes hazards, ensures that the areas around the machines and equipment are kept clean and tidy by the operatives at all times and that they meet with BIC’s requirements. If these requirements are not met he will report this to his foreman / or the Safety Representative for that area. We are an ISO 14001 compliant company and technicians are required to prevent and minimize any environmental hazardous and report any possible risks to the foreman and or HSE manager. Safety must be the priority and near miss reporting is required. Good 5S knowledge and implementation. 

QUALIFICATIONS 

• Red seal Qualified Fitter & turner or Qualified Millwright 
• National senior certificate N4 or higher (Mechanical or electrical) 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Technicians may be required to take additional responsibilities as required by the engineering department, as well as any other duties that would enhance and improve the services of this department.  

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Main Responsibilities / Tasks:

• Make monthly purchase forecasts for added value imported products and align with factory planners on availability and possible supply constraints.
• Place firm intercompany orders for local warehouse replenishment and follow up with factory planners until order is shipped.
• Ensure best possible container optimization on inbound orders, to keep Freight-In costs as low as possible.
• Responsible for local inventory levels; balance between intended service level and optimal inventory holdings.
• Keep track on Overstock and Slow-Moving items. Work with Sales and Marketing teams to propose actions to deplete them.
• Work closely with Marketing teams to ensure on-time availability of new products.
• Participate in local IBP process.
• Participate in the weekly production planning process.
• Ensure correct integration of inbound stock into the system; analyze inbound discrepancies if necessary and follow up until resolution.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Intercompany Orders accuracy, MAPE at different Lags.
• Fill Rate Service Level, in value and volume.
• Inventory Holdings, absolute value and as % of Net Sales
• Slow Movers and Overstock.
• On Time New Products Launch.
• Customs clearance On Time
• On time reception
• Inbound Accuracy

Typical Day:

• Supply Planning: Place intercompany orders in the system; follow up with factory planners on the open orders until availability is confirmed; optimize orders and build up optimal containers; share inbound information with local team to prepare reception at warehouse.
• Inventory Management: track inventory evolution; follow up on inventory depletion actions; track slow movers and overstock products; plan inventory holdings in terms of respecting inventory targets.
• Product-Data administrator: keep up to date product data in the planning systems, particular product status. Open and close products in planning systems to be able to forecast and supply accordingly.

Qualifications & skills:

• University degree completed in relevant field.
• A minimum of 2-3 years or more of relevant experience. Experience in Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) or related industry is a plus
• Advanced Excel, MS Office
• Any ERP knowledge
• Strong team player
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Process Oriented. Ability to continuously improve a supply chain and manage complex customer needs.
• Efficient and can prioritize workload.
• Open-minded and cultural acumen.
• Solution-driven with the willingness and ability to implement innovative ideas and improve working methodologies. Able to break down complex issues into simple components and build/implement required action plans.