Palletiser Packing Line Technician

Illovo Sugar

Role intent:

Play a key role in contributing to a world class, modern, flexible and competitive packing site
Operate and maintain equipment to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (SHERQ) standards in order to meet production targets
Perform day to day safety, quality, production and maintenance activities without supervision
Work individually and within the team to identify losses on your machines and come up with solutions to fix them.
Carry out basic mechanical maintenance of the equipment.
Monitor and report on plant performance and opportunities for improvement.
Improve plant performance and contribute through the continuous improvement processes using lean & six sigma methods to help us get better every day.

Three year’s experience in packing in a quality focused and performance driven factory environment, ideally operating large scale automated machinery (preferred)
Experience in Siemens PLC an advantage
Ability to work well in a team, having great fault finding and problem solving skills in a fast-moving production environment
Experience in Automatic Paper Bag Packaging Machinery (like Fawema etc.)
Ability to communicate in English
Experience in technical and CI processes e.g. changeovers, handovers, improvement activities and other (preferred)
Experience in FSSC compliance/ISO systems compliance

STANDARDS AND TARGETS

Manage the achievement of shift and daily performance targets
Ensure that excellent cleaning and housekeeping is maintained on packing lines and according to Food Safety requirements
Be the safety example by wearing protective clothing, adhering to packing station entry requirements and complying with safety rules at all times and ensuring that all staff do likewise
Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
Develop and update SOPs on a regular basis as agreed.

MACHINE OPERATIONS

Operate all production equipment within the layout at the set speeds and outputs according to SHERQ and SOP standards.
Prepare packing materials in the packing station at the beginning of the shift
Perform fine tune settings on all the equipment within the packing line to maintain optimal throughput and quality
Perform regular calibration of weighing systems in the packing line
Perform fault finding on electrical and mechanical faults and carry out repairs such as the replacement of motors, belts, shafts, pulleys etc.
Carry out regular quality control processes and checks in the packing line
Isolate & de-isolate specific production equipment according to procedures.
Carry out adjustments and corrections to operating equipment to maintain equipment performance settings. Restoring equipment to standard conditions is a key part of the role.
Conduct safe & effective handovers covering all necessary safety, quality and operational issues.
Take samples and complete associated documentation.
Perform basic care activities and assigned autonomous maintenance e.g. lubrication, adjustment and minor replacement tasks.
Assist Reliability with supervised work, where the tasks are categorised as ‘owned’ by Reliability.

PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION

Identify the key losses on the line e.g. waste, downtime, safety issues, quality problems and energy and propose improvements to processes and standards to reduce or prevent future losses.
In line with lean & six sigma approach, participate in and lead improvement activities e.g. logistics through 5 why linked to plant and systems losses
Train and coach others in area of expertise

Three year Diploma in electrical control or programming or similar technical qualification

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All interested applicants should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae at recruitment@hcsolutions.rw