Machine Lead

**Job Title: Machine Lead**

**About Us**: At our manufacturing facility, we're committed to producing high-quality tissue products while maintaining the utmost safety standards. We're looking for a skilled and dedicated Machine Lead to join our team and drive excellence in tissue manufacturing.

**Main Responsibilities**:

- Ensure adherence to safety, quality, and housekeeping standards, complying with all O.S.H. Act regulations and Mill Safety requirements.
- Monitor and maintain production schedules, rectifying delays and deviations immediately.
- Supervise cleaning of equipment and facilities to meet Kimberly-Clark -Housekeeping standards.
- Manage dosage rates of raw materials required for the shift.
- Input production-related data on Shopware on a shift basis.
- Provide coaching for team members on shift.
- Adhere to internal controls, company policies, and procedures.
- Maintain production efficiency targets by operating machines at maximum efficiencies and speeds.
- Minimize waste levels on the machine.
- Maintain the weekly production plan.
- Produce products meeting ISO specifications, recording all quality data.
- Ensure center lining is maintained and coordinate control charts and corrective measures.
- Conduct daily machine checks and coordinate with support teams for maximum efficiencies.
- Coordinate subordinates during shutdowns, projects, or trials.
- Coordinate isolation activities on asset.
- Implement Leader Standard Work related to 5S and performance.
- Monitor utility usages and participate in troubleshooting initiatives on shift.

**Qualifications / Education / Experience / Skills Required**:

- N3/Matric/equivalent qualification
- S4 diploma in Pulp & Paper Technology would be an advantage
- 5 years’ experience on high-speed manufacturing equipment
- 2 years’ experience on tissue manufacturing equipment
- Proficiency in operating DCS systems
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Effective leadership and problem-solving abilities
- Knowledge of TPM & Lean Principles
- Technical knowledge in machine operations and DCS systems
- Commitment to safety and quality standards

**_ And finally, the fine print _**:

- For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world. We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers. When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law._
- The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position._