Packaging Process Operator

Dreaming big is in our DNA. Its who we are as a company. Its our culture. Its our heritage. And more than ever, its our future. A future where were always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet lifes moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together when we combine your strengths with ours is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do The Key Purpose of this role is to Safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment (Filling and labelling process areas which have a bigger business impact wrt cost and consumer quality) and related process in order to achieve optimal effectiveness Key Roles and Responsibilities: Complete associated tracking and monitoringComplete operator workstation administration and act as requiredComplete Team room administration as requiredContribute to self-developmentManage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trendsUse QFR's (As per triggers)Complete 5 WHY's (As per triggers) with relevant team membersContribute towards AB reports as requiredEnsure process quality and productivityCarrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areasIdentify defective plant and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolutionAssisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shiftCarrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information systemThe list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructionsReact to the results using the VPO tools suppliedActively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestionsMaking use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunitiesFully understand the team Dream and contribute in achieving itMake use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issuesComplete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated Operating and Process Control: Operating equipment in Packaging process areas according to VPO standards Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls using the VPO tools Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systemsReview trends to identify & resolve problems Maintenance of Plant and Equipment: Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areasIdentify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolutionAssisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shiftQuality Control and AnalysisCarrying out the required quality checks and analyses, and recording the results on the appropriate information systemThe list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructionsreact to the results using the VPO tools supplied Communication: Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestionsMaking use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunitiesFully understand the team Dream and contribute in achieving itMake use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issuesComplete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated Problem Solving: Where problems occur, use the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues. Minimum Requirements: Grade 12 Mechanical aptitude Machine specific experience Technical qualification (N3 or similar) is advantageousMin 9 months on the job training, SKAP completedCompleted SKAP within 12 months Desirable But Not Essential: Post Matric or equivalent e.g N4National Diploma or equivalent (External) IOB Certificate/Diploma (Mech/Elec)Experience within a packaging FMCG industry Additional Information: Band X AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. .