Factory Machine Operator

We are PZ Cussons. Our purpose is For everyone, for life, for good.

Sustainability and the wellbeing of people, families and communities everywhere are at the heart of everything that we do.

Since our founding in 1884, we have been creating products to delight, care for and nourish consumers. Across our core categories of Hygiene, Baby and Beauty, our trusted and well-loved brands include Carex, Cussons Baby, Sanctuary Spa and St. Tropez.

Job Profile

Job Title:                                        Soap Mixer Operator (D-C)

Department:                                Production – Finishing                                                                                     

Site Location:                           Aba, Abia State         

OU/Country:                              Nigeria                           

Revision number:                   001                                                                Last reviewed on:

Job Purpose:

• Why does the job exist?

To Operate and Control Mixing activities of production processes in Finishing Plant

Reporting Relationships:

Reports to Production Supervisor and Technician

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions

• Responsible for tending equipment such as mixer, weigher and conveyors to move materials through production processes.
• Read batch cards to determine production information and specifications.
• Start machine to mix materials and allowing them to mix for a specified time.
• Stop mixing machine when specified product qualities are obtained, and open valves to transfer mixtures.
• Examine materials and products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.

• Ensure compliance to all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), all safety standards and provisions.
• Clean and maintain equipment and other housekeeping activities.
• Record operational and production data on specified forms.
• 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.
• Understands 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.

Principal Accountabilities:

• The key outputs of the job
• List in priority order, if possible, typically 8-10
• NOT a task list
• Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
• Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome

• 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
• Monitors Business Unit area performance through Short Interval Control; daily and weekly OEE tracker, identification of the 3 top losses and facilitate review of same.
• Facilitate effective problem solving through agreed Lean Manufacturing techniques and generate Containments and Counter measures.
• Good knowledge of how to identify areas for improvement (Process, skills, knowledge, attitude, machine etc)
• To work with the production manager continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards
• To work with the maintenance manager doing LLF and PPM to continually improve machine availability
• Elimination/Reduction of downtime due to machine break down
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Internal & External Relationships:

• Identify the most significant ones
• Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
• Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g., finance, category

• Production Mgr., Shift Manager,
• Technician, Craft-men,
• Production Workers
• Etc.

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.
• Achieve 85% of action closure arising from monthly HSE inspection.
• Achieve 95% compliance with behaviour-based safety (BBS) walk around.

ENVIROMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (EMS) OBJECTIVES

ENVIROMENTAL 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: GMP

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: (QMS)

Key Accountability:

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

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL RELATIONSHIPS

• To work with other staff continually to improve performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.

• To work closely as a team with the Line Manager and other leaders as to deliver set objectives

Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:

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

Required Qualifications:

• NABTEB/ND in Engineering Related Discipline

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a similar position

• Sound Knowledge of Engineering Practices
• Software Knowledge
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure

Key Behaviours

How the PZC behaviours are demonstrated in the context of this role

Bold:             Fearless, Pioneering & Passionate, Open & Honest, True to oneself, 

                               Proud of what I do – being accountable & exhibit integrity in all I do.              

Energetic:     Being Dynamic & Proactive, Capable & Flexible, Embracing Change, -

                               evolving to overcome every obstacle in my way.

Striving:        Raising the Bar, Pushing Performance, Aiming High, &

                               Achieving more – always learning to improve.

Together:       ability to embrace others with many Voices, Supportive, Inclusiveness, Respectful, and                                                     .                              Empowered – helping others to unleash their potential.

Signed By:

Job Holder: ………………………………………..Sign: ………………………. Date: ……………………

Line Manager………………………………………..Sign: ………………………. Date: ……………………

Human Resources Mgr.……………………………..Sign: …………………Date: ………………………

Alignment to the BEST Values is assumed to be critical to all PZC roles.  All employees are also responsible for complying with their duties and responsibilities under both national legislation and Company policies regarding Health and Safety, Data Protection and Dignity at Work.

PZ Cussons is big enough to make your mark, small enough to make it yours. Apply to join us!