Machine Lead

4 weeks ago


Epping, South Africa Stratogo Full time
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:
  • Productivity Focus on machine, quality and Labour
  • Team Leader Lead a team comprising operators, packers and temporary workers
  • Lines to start promptly at operation times
  • Check that correct material is being used as per the Bill of Materials
  • Optimise operation to ensure maximum output at planned rates

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