Process Technician - - Kempton Park

KEY PERFORMANCE AREA:

Involve shift and maintenance teams in process standards development.
Perform benchmarks between production lines and teams,’
Assures the application of the standards.
After standards are created train production personnel on the standards so that they understand how the standards affects the production process.
Support the teams on decisions that have an impact on the process.
Spread and communicate the improvements.
Liaises with Production Manager on process improvements decision-making.
Participate in Continuous Improvements initiatives, DORMs, WORMs,
Coaches and transfer the knowledge to the operation and maintenance teams in the new processes and standard.
Identify continuous improvement initiatives in the operation.
Lead and facilities losses elimination by using problem solving tools and help others to use them.
Identify opportunities to improve changeovers, waste, costs and implement agree initiative resources and equipment.
Monitor and audits that processes are within the standards.
Analyze stops and create standards with maintenance team to find solutions.
Do together with operations leader the analysis of production KPI’s.
Support the project implementation.
Support product / materials developments
Own quality results – ensure processes procedure quality product.
All processes standards / settings created should not affect product quality.

Reporting to the Production Manager – the individual will be responsible and accountable for optimizing the production processes, defining, communication, coaching and training operation teams accordingly. Facilitates the application of systems i.e., work instructions and procedures for safety, quality, lean manufacturing tools and CI initiatives and learnings.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Grade 12 with Math's and Science,
Engineering, Production National Diploma or Equivalent preferable Chemical Engineering or Pulp and Paper Technology
4-5 years paper/tissue making environment,
Technical Skills essential
Good computer skills
Report writing experience.
Strong communication skills both written and verbal.
Be able to work with people from all disciplines.
Adapt well to changes in job requirements.
Occasionally conduct physically demanding tasks
Work in a noisy; dusty; humid environment
Be able to work long hours when needed.
Work at heights
Work in a high noise, dust and heat environment
Be able to drive an overhead crane and forklift.