Factory Machine Operator

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                                  Job Description

Job Title:

Shift Saponification Column Operators

Job Grade:

 C and B

Department:

Production Process - Aba

Department Strategic Objectives

• To meet plan achievement of Supply chain products for the financial year by delivering required quantity and quality of saponified neat soap type at the right time and location.          

• To achieve and sustain world-class quality of Supply chain products                                                                    

• To achieve and sustain world-class factory standard                        

• To participate in constantly improving saponification plants systems and processes                   

Job Purpose:

To coordinate, control and manage soap saponification activities as well as maintenance of the plant and components.

Responsible to:

Production Process Supervisor

Responsible for:

None

Peer Relationships

Overall, 3 shift Saponification column operators, Dryer operators, Bleacher Operators, PLF operators, Blending operators

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITY

MAINTAINS AND SUSTAINS QUALITY, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS

Key Activities:

• Responsible for ensuring that the required quantity of neat soap for purpose of further processing is saponified and to the quality standard as is required.
• Analysing and confirming quality of neat soap produced in conformity with the quality assurance requirements.

• Ensure compliance to all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety standards and provisions.
• Supporting in the cleaning of saponification area and other housekeeping activities.
• Documenting all his operations as is required and necessary.
• Performing other tasks and activities as could be delegated by his supervisor.

• Ensure investigation and correction of deviations in process behaviour. Escalate issues to get prompt attention whenever necessary.
• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
• Implements and complies with Environmental Management System requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to.
• Avoid Spillages when handling raw materials and semi-finished goods.

Level of finished neat soap Alkalinity, Chloride and Moisture compared to the quality specification

Performance Indicators:

KEY ATTRIBUTES

OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH & SAFETY (OH&S)

Key Activities:

• To be aware of the hazards in the workplace within his control, and the control measures to reduce the risk associated with those hazards.

ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) OBJECTIVES

Key Activities:

• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.

QUALITY AND PLAN COMPLIANCE DELIVERY:

Key Activities:

Ensure that manufacturing operation meets stipulated GMP

Key Accountability:

To have a good knowledge of GMP requirements and application on site in line with GMP standard (PZC GMP standard/NAFDAC requirements)

QUALITY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (QMS) OBJECTIVES:

Key Accountability:

To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and improve on the system.

TO ENSURE ADEQUATE TIME MANAGEMENT

Key Activities:

• Employs Time Mgt. tools to plan his day effectively while identifying value added tasks
• Reviews his use of time against company objectives, KPI’s & prioritises the A,B,C & D tasks
• Identifies and eliminates Time Bandits
• Ensures accurate time keeping i.e. return from breaks, start-up time, etc.

FOCUSED AND ACCURATE PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS

Key Activities:

• Ensures he knows and understand fully how a measure works and why it is important
• Can demonstrate how measures deliver business benefits and all measures in his area are completed on time, in full and linked to the target.
• Is able to identify Lost Time, Plan Vs. Actual Losses etc. and takes action to prevent it.

COMMUNICATION

Key Activities:

• Understands and can demonstrate the importance of using all the elements of communication e.g. Written, Vocal and Body Language
• Uses both One-Way and Two-Way communication regularly and effectively
• Prepares well before communicating. Uses appropriate visual aids and is assertive when required.

ASSERTIVE BEHAVIOUR

Key Activities:

• Is able to identify how and when he would use Assertive behaviour
• Can give examples of Win-Win situations
• Can explain how he would deal effectively with Assertive Behaviour in others

GRIEVANCE AND DISCIPLINE

Key Activities:

• Is knowledgeable of the Grievance Procedure

CONFLICT MANAGEMENT

Key Activities:

• Demonstrates a positive approach to dealing with conflict at his level
• Is able to identify the possible sources of conflict

BASICS OF LEAN

Key Activities:

• Is knowledgeable of the 7 types of MUDA (Waste)
• Is familiar with the principles of Lean Thinking
• Is able to demonstrate a knowledge of the 5S’ and where it is practised in his area
• Is familiar with CIP practice, GMP practice and safety practice requirements.

STRUCTURED PROBLEM SOLVING

Key Activities:

• Is able to apply the Root Cause Analysis in solving problems associated with his plant.
• Uses SMART Targets and Action Plans

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• To work with the Shift supervisor continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
• To work closely as a team with other shift-based leaders to prioritise shift activity and deliver plant targets

Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

List any qualification required to do the job. Be specific about the experience needed. Focus on type of experience not the time served

Required Qualifications:

• SSCE/NABTEB/OND/HND

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 1-3 years’ work experience in a similar position
• Engineering knowledge
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure

BEST

• BOLD
• ENERGETIC
• STRIVING
• TOGETHER

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