Accountable for specialist outputs, as well as initiating quality standards within defined work routines and policies.Job PurposeTo ensure effective quality control through the verification of scales and incubators, execution of the manufacturing start-up procedure, efficient packaging analysis, and inspections.Key Accountabilities and OutputsVerificationsDaily verifications of scales and incubators manufacturing start-up procedure.Check that the skew bar is set at the correct height, the barcode stickers, and coding on the bottle have the correct information and are legible.Check the torques on all capping heads.Check that labels conform to specifications.Report any non-conformances to the Line Supervisor and QC Supervisor.Authorize the line supervisor to proceed once start-up results have been passed.Packaging AnalysisTesting of preforms.Testing of blown bottles such as height, burst pressure, sectional weight, stress cracking, fill point capacity, drop test, visual inspections, wall thickness, base weight, neck finish dimensions.Testing of closures such as height, skew cap detection, outer diameter, inner seal.Label inspections to ensure the application is correct.Testing of labels for glue application.Rinse residue tests inspections.Inspection of the date and batch code applications to ensure they are legible and correct.Rinse pressure inspections.Inspection of barcodes to ensure correct and legible application.Documentation and record-keeping.Recording of all results.Raising non-conformances to the QC Supervisor Sampling.Ensure that the correct number of samples are taken for the relevant departments such as QC, QA, Retention, and Micro.Adherence to Health, Safety, Food, and Environmental StandardsStaff shall adhere to all Food Safety Policies and PRP's and shall enforce all food safety requirements at all times.Staff shall adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and PRP's and shall enforce all Health and Safety requirements at all times.Visitor and Contractor Policy – staff shall ensure that visitors or contractors entering the facility are signed in, escorted, wear PPE, are aware of the hygiene policies, and do not smoke, eat, or drink inside the facility.Code of Practice – staff shall maintain high levels of personal hygiene in accordance with the code of conduct.Handwashing Procedure – ensuring staff are cleaning and sanitizing hands efficiently before handling the product.Physical Contamination Control Policy and Procedure – staff shall be aware of the potential for physical product contamination and control measures to prevent it.Safety, Health, and Environment Policy – staff take reasonable measures to ensure health and safety hazards do not occur. Should an accident occur, staff shall be aware of the procedure for reporting the incident.First Aid Policy – staff are aware of the first aider on site and trained to report injuries and illness to supervisors/first aiders.GeneralResponsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and that all products and activities are stored and executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green, red, and yellow areas).Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes, and procedures.Maintains expected performance standards.While job descriptions are written for the purpose of a basic outline of the work and responsibilities associated with the job, the company encourages and expects all employees to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description.Additional Region-Specific Accountabilities and OutputsQualifications and ExperienceGrade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential).Up to 3 years experience (Operational Execution) in FMCG; Bottling Equipment.Basic MS Excel; MS Word; Email.Key QualitiesCommunicationRoutine communication in connection with instructions, requests, or normal work tasks.Problem SolvingProactive identification of concrete and procedural problems, troubleshooting, and applying solutions in line with guidelines provided or escalating more complex problems to superiors, providing information required to solve problems.Relationships MaintainedOthers outside of own work area but inside the organization.Behavioural CompetenciesVerbal CommunicationAble to communicate verbally in a logical manner, taking the intended audience into account.Makes use of appropriate business language in verbal communication.Includes all relevant information in verbal arguments.Demonstrates proficiency of language in verbal communication.Interprets complex information to express own viewpoint.Concludes verbal arguments by making reference to relevant facts.Decision MakingOrganizes information to make it easier to analyze or see trends.Anticipates consequences and formulates alternatives.Establishes clear decision criteria for making informed choices.Seeks relevant information to better understand situations and problems.Conducts appropriate analysis; neither makes snap decisions nor over-analyzes.Sees relationships between various facts, figures, or other information.Continuous ImprovementIncreases performance expectations when success has been achieved.Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, "best practice" companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc.Finds ways to fast-adapt improvement ideas to work processes.Proactively seeks out resources, alliances, etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements.CollaborationHelps others with their work.Meets commitments to team members or others in the organization.Actively contributes to team discussions and the accomplishment of team work plans.Shares expertise and resources to help others address their needs.Seeks to include all those who can contribute to the most successful outcome.Actively keeps all stakeholders informed.Attempts to reinvigorate team processes when progress is lagging.AccountabilityAccomplishes assigned tasks and goals; takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track and prepares a roadmap for success.Ensures that all who need to know are clear about the plan.Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes.Always acts in the company's best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular.Ensures others are on track for achieving their goals.
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