Fibre Line Operator

**PURPOSE**

To run the allocated jobs on the Fibre Line machine, to produce product according to the shift production plan, in line with the agreed quality standards and product specifications during an allocated shift to ensure that Belgotex Customer Service, Volume and operational efficiencies are realized through efficient production, adherence to plan and high-quality output of manufactured product.

**SPAN OF CONTROL**

This role is responsible for producing Fibre products on the allocated machines during the shift.

**KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES & OUTPUTS**

**Production Management - Deep Focus**
- To ensure all Spin Packs are assembled in time.
- Keep spin pack clean all the time.
- To regularly check Spin Packs for blocking and replace if necessary.
- To assist in operating the fibre line when required. (JD of fibre operator).
- To assist Process Control Technician when break downs occur at recycling plant.
- To assist with break downs in the fibre department.

**Production Metrics**
- Track all production made during the shift against the production plan and be able to supply the Shift Supervisor with an update.
- Track Grade 2, off quality and other waste levels during shift production to look for trends and work with the Shift Supervisor to find long term solutions.

**Stakeholder relationships**
- Process control technician
- Fibre Supervisor
- Dayshift Fibre Operator
- Attend daily shift team briefings and relay critical information to the Shift Supervisor to be constantly updated of issues requiring attention.
- Constantly update the shift supervisor on quality standards and product specific issues during the shift
- Work with the other shift operators to implement solutions to quality defects or product specification issues detected.

**Reporting and Documentation**
- Ensure that all processes, recipes, and production specifications are documented into required SOP and process flow formats and stored centrally as per agreed document management system.
- Ensure the most up to date SOPs and transactional documentation are followed to ensure consistency of process.
- Work with the Shift Supervisor to implement continuous improvement processes to improve output, reduce variability and manage operational constraints.

**Safety, Health, Environment - We Tread Softly**
- Perform all shift activities that ensure compliance with applicable safety, health and environment legislation and audit requirements.
- Report any safety defects to the Shift Supervisor.
- Clean the Fibre department to ensure that housekeeping standards are always maintained.
- Ensure housekeeping is kept to 5S standard.
- Ensure machines and areas around Fibre Line are always kept clean.
- Follow any reasonable work instruction as may be required from time to time.

**KEY RELATIONSHIPS**
- Internal_
- Supply Chain (Logistics, Procurement and Supply Planning)
- Operations Support (SHEQ, Technical and Engineering)
- HR

**Knowledge and skill**
- Ability and skill to operate the Fibre Line machine according to quality standards and product specifications.
- Must not be colour blind.
- Must have good vision (to see the finer details in Fibre manufacturing)
- Working knowledge of ISO 9001, 14001,18001 is an advantage.
- The incumbent requires technical knowledge and experience (minimum 2 years) in Fibre Line production.

**Competencies**
- Communication skills in line with the Belgotex values
- High attention to detail
- Problem solving skills.
- Decision making skills.
- Initiative
- Work Standards
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Energy
- Safety awareness

**QUALIFICATIONS**
- Grade 12 / Matric with Math’s is essential
- CTFL Learnership or 1 year’s relevant production experience in Needle Punch is essential.