Shift Technician

Recruiter:

Optential Consulting (Pty) Ltd

Job Ref:

PRL000054/LH

Date posted:

Tuesday, June 7, 2022

Location:

Capetown, South Africa

JOB SUMMARY:
Location: Cape Town – Western Cape
Reporting to: Team Leader
Function: Production (Packing,Brewing & Utilities)

Overall Responsibility: The Shift Technician's responsibilities include conducting general maintenance- & repair tasks on facility equipment, optimization of machine performance, reducing losses and relieving & coaching of operators. The Shift Technician will provide functional leadership for plant maintenance within the designated Plant and work closely with all production- & maintenance team members.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Primary Responsibilities:

Focus Area 1: Maintenance & Repairs

Be the first point of call for breakdowns. Ensure professional repairs, whilst keeping production downtime to a minimum
Complete 5Y problem solving documentation, or any other problem-solving tool as implemented by the company
Work as an extension of the central workshop and perform general maintenance tasks
Ensure proper execution and completion of all maintenance activities
Accountable for equipment reliability and ownership of the entire maintenance process; provide guidance and own troubleshooting of equipment issues
Supports Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)
Contribute towards a positive relationship with the Central Maintenance Team & the Prodution Teams.
Work with Central Maintenance Team to establish and maintain an effective spare parts inventory
Continuously support the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of all equipment

Focus Area 2: Optimisation of Machines & Reduction of Losses

Optimization of machines & processes to increase factory efficiency
Optimization of machines & processes to reduce losses (dry goods, beer loss, cost, etc)

Focus Area 3: Relieving & Coaching of Operators

Coach operators on maintenance tasks
Coach operators to optimize machines to increase factory efficiency
Coach operators to reduce losses (dry goods, beer loss, cost, etc)
Coach operators on 5Y problem solving, or any other problem solving tool as implemented by the company.
Relieving operators from machines when necessary and operate machines and equipment according to the work instructions.
Apply Fundamental/Situational Knowledge of Packaging Equipment and Processes
Record waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems.
Carry out the required quality checks and analyses, and record the results on the appropriate information system
Constantly review process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls
Carry out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas
Adhere to food safety related rules and activities as per factory instructions
Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated
Maintain housekeeping standards in area of operation

Focus Area 4: Procedure and Protocol Management

Develop, refine and document maintenance procedures
Enforce protocol and good FMCG practices within the brewery
Foster and promote continuous improvement and root cause analysis processes

Focus Area 5: Safety Management

Respond quickly in the event of an emergency, notify appropriate personnel and follow safety protocol
Support Safety Initiatives
Perform Food Safety and Quality related activities as part of the FSMS and QC functions

Requirements of the Role:

Tertiary education, degree or diploma, in Electrical and/or mechanical engineering.
Passed the relevant Trade Test
Minimum of 3 years of relevant technical experience, preferably in the brewing, beverage or FMCG industry is required
Experience/Certification with reliability centred maintenance preferred, (e.g. Certified Maintenance Reliability Professional (CMRP))
Familiar with electrical systems such as controls, automation, VFDs, PLCs is essential
Familiar with mechanical systems such as welding, part fabrication, fluid transfer, pneumatics and plumbing is highly desired
Practical experience with high-speed bottling/packaging operations in food/beverage industries will be highly advantageous
Good knowledge of the safety requirements
Candidates must have their own reliable transport
Willing to work afterhours or on weekends as per the production demands.

Required Skills:

Attention to detail when reporting.
Strong understanding of general maintenance processes and methods
Good communication and interaction skills with people on all levels in the organization.
Ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
Able to work on your own, unsupervised
Willing to be challenged and work well within a team
Focused on excellence
Supervising, leading and developing staff
A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in a fast paced environment
High level of initiative and energy
Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
Wiling to work shifts assigned according to the schedule
Work in teams
Good Record Keeping

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