Control Technician

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa

Job Description



Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelxc4x93z International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride. As expert you will bring a deep technical mastery of the process and equipment. That expertise allows you to lead the planning, process development and implementation of Planned Maintenance Elements in a Continuous Improvement manufacturing environment. You will manage this through teams consisting of various technical and non-technical personnel, key support contractors and operations personnel. How you will contribute You will:
  • Partner & Enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participates in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level
  • Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and have deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; Owns the PM-Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the PM-Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the R&M-Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line
  • Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and build capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department level
  • Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; Represents the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forums
  • Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enable the VSU team; Help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant
What you will bring A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career and the following experience and knowledge:
  • Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools
  • The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach
  • The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development
More about this role What extra ingredients you will bring: General: Develop and practice Good analytical thinking, communication and negotiation skills, Project Management, team worker, Organization Agility Technical Requirements: Sound engineering background with effective all round technical analysis, logical, focused and result-oriented approach. The incumbent should be Masterful in positively leading change from current paradigms with self-motivation, high energy, innovation, enthusiasm and business acumen. The incumbent should be Capable of: Learn and Demonstrate ownership of role, ability to take and manage risk effectively and work in a team environment cohesively within cross-functional areas including Manufacturing MDS, Research and Development, Finance, Purchasing, Engineering, Operations and Packaging with an ability to achieve total manufacturing impact.
  • Proven knowledge in Rockwell, Siemens Automation
  • A minimum of 4 years of hands-on experience as lead automation engineer in industrial automation and control systems in manufacturing sector with high-speed process & packing lines.
  • A minimum 2 years of relevant OT Security experience abroad range of cybersecurity domains (ie Network, Endpoint, Application, Encryption, Firewall, User Access, Remote Access)
  • Fluent in English and local language
  • Team management capabilities
  • Expertise in IOT/ Industry 4.0 and cyber security technologies
  • Proven analytical skills for problem solving also in crisis situations, paired with ability of priority setting in high pressure situations Work Systems & implementation.
Education / Certifications: Bachelor degree in Automation or related fields (Master degree preferred or equivalent relevant experience)

No Relocation support available


Business Unit Summary


Mondelxc4x93z Internationalxe2x80x99s Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets. The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondelxc4x93z International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne. The Business Unitxe2x80x99s Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.

Mondelxc4x93z International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type

Regular Manufacturing support Manufacturing

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD1273325
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa
  • Education
    Not mentioned