PZ Cussons is a dynamic consumer products group and innovator of some of the world's best known and loved brands. Calling on over 130 years of expertise, we operate internationally in carefully selected developed and emerging markets that present the greatest strategic potential for future growth. Our world-class supply chain and distribution networks enable us to meet our global consumer needs and deliver quality brands that add value and enhance everyday lives.
We are recruiting to fill the position below:
Job Title: Soap Mixer Operator (D-C)
Location: Aba, Abia
Employment type: Full-time
Department: Production – Finishing
Job Purpose
- Why does the job exist?
- To operate and Control Mixing activities of production processes in the Finishing Plant
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to the Production Supervisor and Technician
Dimensions:
- Return on Investment
- Customer Satisfaction
- Turnaround Time
- Strategic Alliances with different institutions
- Responsible for tending equipment such as mixers, weigher, and conveyors to move materials through production processes.
- Read batch cards to determine production information and specifications.
- Start the machine to mix materials and allow them to mix for a specified time.
- Stop the mixing machine when specified product qualities are obtained, and open valves to transfer mixtures.
- Examine materials and products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
- Ensure compliance with all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), all safety standards, and provisions.
- Clean and maintain equipment and other housekeeping activities.
- Record operational and production data on specified forms.
- Perform other tasks and activities as could be delegated by his supervisor.
- Ensures investigation and correction of deviations in process behaviour.
- Escalate issues to get prompt attention whenever necessary.
- Understands roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
- Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and/or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.
Principal Accountabilities:
- The key outputs of the job
- List in priority order, if possible, typically 8-10
- NOT a task list
- Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
- Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
- To work with the Shift Supervisor continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
- To work closely as a team with other shift-based leaders to prioritise shift activity and deliver plant targets
- Monitor Business Unit area performance through Short Interval Control; daily and weekly OEE tracker, identification of the 3 top losses, and facilitate review of the same.
- Facilitate effective problem solving through agreed Lean Manufacturing techniques and generate Containments and Countermeasures.
- Good knowledge of how to identify areas for improvement (Process, skills, knowledge, attitude, machine, etc)
- To work with the production manager continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards
- To work with the maintenance manager doing LLF and PPM to continually improve machine availability
- Elimination/Reduction of downtime due to machine breakdown
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures.
Internal & External Relationships:
- Identify the most significant ones
- Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
- Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of, e.g., finance, category
- Production Mgr., Shift Manager,
- Technician, Craftsmen,
- Production Workers, etc.
Occupational Health & Safety (OH&S):
Key Activities:
- To be aware of the hazards in the workplace within his control, and the control measures to reduce the risk associated with those hazards.
- Achieve 85% of action closure arising from monthly HSE inspection.
- Achieve 95% compliance with behaviour-based safety (BBS) walk around.
Environmental Management System (EMS) Objectives:
Key Activities:
- Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
- Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.
Quality And Plan Compliance Delivery: GMP
Key Activities:
- Ensure that manufacturing operations meet stipulated GMP
Key Accountability:
- To have a good knowledge of GMP requirements and application on site in line with GMP standard (PZC GMP standard/NAFDAC requirements)
Quality Management System (QMS) Objectives: (QMS)
Key Accountability:
- To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and improve on the system.
Internal And External Relationships
- To work with other staff continually to improve performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
- To work closely as a team with the Line Manager and other leaders to deliver set objectives
Required Qualifications
- NABTEB/ND in Engineering-Related Discipline
Required Experience:
- Minimum of 1 year of work experience in a similar position
- Sound Knowledge of Engineering Practices
- Software Knowledge
- Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
- Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
- Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure
Qualification, Knowledge, Skills & Experience Needed:
- List any qualifications required to do the job
- Be specific about the experience needed
- Focus on the type of experience, not the time served.