• Review the daily production plan and assess all materials requirements with the Production Manager.
• Operate the dryer, monitor gauge readings, take readings from evaporator machine and injector status, and adjust where necessary.
• Complete production log sheets (daily production report) at the end of each production shift;
• Oversee cleaning and sterilization of the sifter and other related equipment after production (CIP);
• Perform plant start up and shut down procedures daily.
• Provide on the job monthly trainings to machine operators, and attend all company trainings provided on a periodic basis.
• Oversee and supervise machine repairs and maintenance as often as required;
• Continuously monitor and report on production work in process, production efficiency, consumption, scrapping, waste, and all key production metrics and effectively implement corrective action for variances identified;
• Check machinery and gather information about the functioning and maintenance requirements before a new shift is begun;
• Prepare and provide feedback to the Production Manager on process improvement ideas and support in the implementation of continuous improvement activities to optimise results and improve productivity;
• Co-ordinate with HR in regards to availability of labour during shifts;
• Ensure that production line workers always adhere to the company’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards and procedures including reporting and incidences of accidents or deliberate non-compliance of the same;
• Ensure that all applicable food safety standards are implemented;
• Verify all the applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs), Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs);
• Authority to stop the machine in case of any critical deviations.
• Report and record in the incident register all risk issues and incidents identified during daily operations in a timely manner to the EHS team; and
• Transfer knowledge to your subordinates.
• Working relationships

• Internal Relationships: Engineering, EHS, HR, QA

• External Relationships: None

• Diploma in mechanical engineering from a recognised institution
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience
• Competencies

• Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Mechanical engineering skills
• Knowledge of machine operations
• Knowledge of milk powder production
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements for food and dairy products and ensuring that UHT facilities and processes conform to GMP Standards.
• Leadership skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience
• Ability to multi-task
• Good time management
• Ability to work with a team
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Organisation and strong attention to detail
• Responsibility for finances and physical assets

• The job holder has no responsibility for equipment, finances or stock except for the work tools assigned
• Decision-making

• The job holder has no final authority on key decisions in the department other than routine decisions related to execution of work.
• Information

• The job requires normal level of confidentiality
• Working Conditions

• Working Environment: The jobholder is exposed to noticeable disagreeable conditions.

• Job Hazards: The jobholder is exposed to occupational hazards such as accidents.