Production Operator - Level 3

Responsible, in conjunction with the immediate supervisor for shift output, quality and yield in compliance with the requirements of current Good Manufacturing Practice

• Ensure that all product produced conforms to the approved specification
• All materials required for the batch are booked in and documented accurately and conform to the packaging instruction & batch packaging record
• Sampling tests are carried out at the required frequency
• Visual inspections are carried out at required frequencies
• Liaise with the QA dept. for support in area / line clearances along with any other specific quality issues which may arise during production
• Approval of area / line clearances and pre-production samples as required as per defined procedures
• QC samples are collected as per the batch packaging record
• Ensure consistent adherence to operating, quality and machine cleaning and safety procedures in production
• Deviations are reported to the immediate supervisor
• Yields are being monitored versus goals & timely corrective actions are being taken
• Machine downtime is being actioned in a timely fashion
• Achieve the desired level of competency as per the relevant training plan
• Ensure that all batch packaging records are completed accurately in a timely manner
• Ensure that quantities of good & rejects are accurately recorded
• Ensure excellence in Housekeeping and that cleaning logbooks, LUMAC logs and other production-floor logs are completed and kept up to date
• Work positively with all Team Leaders, Engineers and Packaging Manager/ Business Unit Manager at all times
• Ensure safe work practices are being followed at all times and report any defects immediately to the Safety Officer / Packaging Manager/ Business Unit Manager
• This role demands flexibility to changes in shift patterns at short notice
• Carry out various other additional tasks that may be required from time to time in accordance with the overall goal of the company
• Assist in all technical aspects and projects as and when required by the Packaging Manager