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Operating And Process Control

• Operating manual equipment in packaging and associated process areas according to the Standard Operating Procedures.

• Supporting the plant control system under instructions of the Packaging Team Leader.

• Operating sub-processes of the packaging plant according to the Standard Operating Procedures, supporting the plant control system and verifying that process control is being maintained

• Assure quality of raw materials by monitoring conformance to Company and Regional Standards, and any deviations corrected

• Repairing plant for start-up by ensuring Brand and process changes correctly identified, all inputs are available including utilities, documentation and verified & calibrated equipment is available. And plant is visually inspected for availability to produce and set up in accordance with SOP’s.

• Starting and operating the Packaging process by complying with OH+S requirements whilst taking corrective action when deviations occur to prevent non-standard product.

• Ensuring that non-standard operations are documented and that the Concession/Permit procedures are fully adhered.

• Shutting down the plant in accordance with WI and any deviations recorded.

• Carrying out CIP cleaning, sampling and measuring CIP outputs, external cleaning of plant and work area, and visual cleanliness inspections.

• Controlling inputs usage i.e., stock levels maintained as per region requirements, regular quality checks on stock, usage ratios checked, and all inputs stored in correct demarcated areas

• Ensuring plant availability via ensuring that scheduled maintenance plans happen, identifying ad hoc maintenance tasks and referring to others to correct, giving on-going assistance to team members to identify root causes of breakdowns, observing required ‘lock-out’ procedures and other OH+S Act requirements.

• Constantly reviewing process performance against target and recording short stops. Where process performance does not meet target, or trends indicate the existence of problems, corrective action must be initiated.

• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously.

• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that could result in out-of-control process situations.

• Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed.

• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices. Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected.

• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks

Maintenance Of Plant And Equipment

• Carrying out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of plant equipment according to the Standard Operating Procedures and/or maintenance schedules.

• Performing autonomous tasks, in accordance with the maintenance schedule, and where required requesting the assistance of an artisan.

• Identify maintenance problems, and report these through to the team leader for resolution.

• Assisting Packaging Artisans in executing running repairs on shift.

• Completing all documentation including job cards, COSWIN notifications and other shift documentation

Quality Control And Analysis

• Carrying out the required quality checks/analyses as per Standard Operating Procedures and recording the results on the appropriate information system.

• Constantly reviewing quality performance against targets and conducting trend analysis to identify problems timeously.

• Coaching, mentoring, verifying and transferring knowledge whist providing assistance to fellow team members in the execution of quality checks.

• Where quality problems have occurred, identifying and resolving them using the correct problem-solving approaches.

Communication

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions.

• Using gap lists to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.

• Understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions.

• Making use of relevant communication media (e.g., shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.

• Completing required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated

Problem Solving

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques (e.g., Quick Fix Routines, 5 Why, etc.) to identify and correct the problem.

• Where a problem cannot be resolved escalate to the team leader.

• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated

Continuous Improvement

• Using Short Interval Control charts to review trends and to identify opportunities for the removal of waste and variation in the process.

• Constantly seeking opportunities for continuous improvement and ensuring these are recorded on the gap list.

• Participate in regional or divisional plant optimization trials.

Voyager Plant Optimization Practices

• Execute all shift routines in accordance with Voyager Plant Optimization principles.

• Continuously improve own competence and support competence development of team members in accordance with the Global Competence Framework (commonly known as CAP).

• Conduct self-management of own performance and participate in team and individual performance management practices in accordance with the company’s performance management system