Job Title: Technical Operator
1 Position
Reporting to:Production Shift Leader
Job Purpose
Key Accountabilities
- Ensure
proper care and maintenance of machines through execution of daily operations
and maintenance as per specified procedures on startups for the powder
milling/mixing system, Jar line or Sachet line process areas
- Monitor
the operating parameters of the process for continuity and efficiency of
operations to realize the set production output targets of required
quality standards. Oversee and perform product quality checks in process
area [Quality at source]
- Oversee
and comply to GMP standards through correct use of product change over
procedures, sanitation of lines and equipment and maintenance SOPs
- Oversee
and adhere to HACCP and participate in HACCP reviews
- Oversee
and conform to quality procedures and SOPs
- Execute
the process area production plan. Control process waste in process area
and carry out daily stocks reconciliation and maintain accurate records
- Ensure
efficient operation of equipment in process area
- Perform
process area walk-abouts to identify problems & opportunities for
improvement including system changes
- Actively
participate in control of resource utilization and identify cost savings
and plant improvement opportunities and initiatives
- Manage
correct use of PPE and safety devices
- Adhere
to all legislation and QEHS, policies, procedures requirements and
regulations
- Apply
and adhere to all safety acts, policies, procedures, SOPs and agreements.
Be responsible for safety of machines/equipment, self and others
- Adhere
to all environmental legislation, policies, standards, procedures
and agreements
- Participate
in formulation and achievement of Plant Vision, Production plans and
Manufacturing KPIs
- Dismantle
and assemble machines during shutdown under the direction of the
Maintenance Controller.
- Any
other duties assigned from time to time by the Production Shift Leader
Person Specification
In order to succeed in this role, it is expected that the ideal
candidate will have:
- Minimum
higher diploma in Plant operation or equivalent
- Minimum
2 years experience in a similar role preferably in a manufacturing
environment
- Technical
knowledge and Expertise: Computer literate, First Aid, Analytical,
Communication, Fork lift driving, problem solving and troubleshooting
skills
- Confident,
innovative and proactive and have willingness and ability to work with
minimal supervision
- Energetic,
enthusiastic and ability to multi-skill
- Strong
Team Player with high levels of accountability, responsibility, honesty
and Integrity.
- Proficiency
in Ms Office Packages.
To apply
Please send your curriculum vitae to cvs@careerdirections.co.ke
before 10th April 2013 indicating the minimum salary expectation on the subject
line.
