Process Operator- Rwenzori Plant

In Uganda, we are currently seeking to recruit a Process Operator, based at our Rwenzori Plant. As a Process Operator, you will report directly to the Team leader Plastics

The primary role of a Process Operator is the operation of the process area according to work instructions, the execution of destructive and non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of autonomous maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards.
  
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice.
  
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems and reviewing waste trends to identify and resolve problems or opportunities timeously.
  
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target and completing all short interval control documentation.
  
• Resolving out of control situations
  
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages. 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.
  
• Carrying out deep cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner.
  
• Carrying out autonomous maintenance activities according to the work instructions and following the maintenance schedule.
  
• Conducting breakdown maintenance tasks.
  
• Carrying out Supply chain Excellence routines.
  
• Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system. The references to the required documentation or information system are contained in the quality procedures.
  
• Participating in food safety management system implementation.
  
• Reporting food safety, defence and fraud related issues to food safety team leader designate (SHEQ) manager.
  

Requirements

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Minimum requirement: Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
  

Experience

• Minimum of two years relevant experience in FMCGs and adequate experience in machine operation.
  

Competencies

• Must possess good analytical ability and problem-solving skills,
  
• Good oral & written communication and interpersonal skills.
  
• Must be able to provide strong leadership and motivation.
  
• Must be a change activist and
  
• Must have good influential skills