Production Operator

Purpose of the job: Ensuring achievement of line production targets and efficiencies of the production line for which the production Operator is responsible, includes the managing the line in terms of quality, cost, delivery, safety & morale.
Responsibilities: Carries out the assigned production line, process parameters and measurements and cleaning requirements according to the approved work instructions/recipe/packaging requirements etc.
and sets the equipment with operators accordingly Ensures that planned volumes are achieved with the main KPIs being achieved Manages labour resources allocated to the production lines Manage the 1st line maintenance of the production line with machine specifications and SOPs Generate job cards and ensure that downtime is at its minimum Conduct weekly/monthly stock takes Conduct weekly cycle counts Initiate and identify gaps within relevant production lines and drive continuous improvement Competencies (Knowledge, Skills and attributes): Core business processes and capabilities Product and portfolio Quality management principles Coaching / People development Communication and Decision-making ability Operational management and Problem solving Innovation/Continuous Improvements Teamwork and Accountability Sense of urgency/results orientation