Position: Machine Lead (Senior Operator)

Location: Epping, Western Cape

Department: Operations and Production

Role Summary:

Lead the machine shift team and ensure production output, quality and safety targets are met for your team. Technical and supervisory lead for the machine team

Minimum Qualification Requirements:

Matric NQF Level 4 Minimum Requirement
Technical Training (Mechanical/Electrical) - National Certificate/Diploma NQF Level 5/6
B-Tech (engineering/operations) Would be advantageous
Minimum 4 years of machine operating experience
Minimum 2 years of team leadership experience

Roles and Responsibilities:

Safe operation of FMCG machine including startup, material setup and process adjustments.
Safety of team members ensuring PPE and safe working conditions are maintained on the machine.
Maintaining good GMP/5S standards by regular cleaning of machine and ensuring parts/materials are sorted.
Lead the machine team including management of leave, tea/lunch breaks and skills development of the machine team.
Ensure Quality checks are performed, and product is produced to specification
Ensure that each step in the process is performed according to the relevant Quality assurance policies and procedures.
Lead material traceability by ensuring documentation is completed timeously and accurately.
Performing the above tasks in such a manner as to preserve and protect yourself, the machinery employed and the integrity of the product throughout

Documentation:

Complete documentation relevant to the machinery and KPIs used during the manufacturing process
Complete all shift documentation including : Cleaning checklists, downtime reporting, material registers, KPI reports etc
Perform in-process checks and record the results on the relevant paperwork
Record the result of the manufacturing process, including machine waste, stops, case count and any deviations from the prescribed methodology
Report any problems including but not limited to deviations in product specifications and loss of product outside the prescribed

Maintenance:

Perform periodic inspection of wear parts and machinery appropriate to the machinery
Perform basic preventative maintenance functions such as lubrication and cleaning for which the operator has been suitably trained

Safety And Health Standards:

Hazardous situations are reported or resolved immediately
Incidents /accidents are prevented by correctly operating equipment and following health and safety procedures as laid down by legislation and company policy
Responsible for maintaining the facility in a clean and tidy state at all times, following approved and validated cleaning procedures. Deviations from the procedures will have a negative impact on the GMP standard of the of the facility
Uphold company policies, with specific reference (but not exclusive to) to personal hygiene, personal protective equipment and cleaning procedures
Adhering to procedures that determine compliance to GMP and food safety standards

Operations: