Job Description

:OverviewWe are PepsiCoPepsiCo is proud to be one of the worldxe2x80x99s leading food and beverage companies. Every day, we are dedicated to bringing our mission to create more smiles with every sip and every bite to life. Our products are enjoyed more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. Our portfolio xe2x80x94 including Layxe2x80x99s, Doritos, Gatorade, Pepsi and Quaker xe2x80x94 consists of many iconic brands that generate more than US $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales, helping to deliver more than US $70 billion in net revenue in 2020.Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive. Through PepsiCo Positive, we are charting a new course to drive positive action for the planet and people. PepsiCo Positive is an end-to-end strategic business transformation with sustainability at the centre of how we will create growth and value by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change.In South Africa (SA), you will find our products across the region at breakfast, lunch, or dinner. At the gym or on the field. In the office or on the go. We refresh, restore, and rejuvenate our consumers all day, every day with our key brands including Simba, Lay's, Liqui Fruit and Bokomo range of cereals. PepsiCo SA employs more than 13, 000 people across our three business divisions: Bakeries, Grains, Foods, Fruit, Snacks, Juice & Beverages.
Responsibilities

• Ensure all packing and/or processing machines are correctly maintained and operated to meet production requirements.
• Ensure adherence to the maintenance schedules are met within given timeframes.
• Identify areas of waste and inefficiency within the production process and suggest remedies to improve yield and efficiencies.
• Minimise break downs, through pro-active maintenance practices.
• Execute all pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical repairs before the end of each shift.
• Diagnose faults and repair machinery and equipment before break downs occur.
• Ensure that quality control standards/specifications are met during and after maintenance activities.
• Maintain good housekeeping and food safety standards in order to ensure AIB, FSSC and Safety compliance.
• Maintain safety standards through safe maintenance practices in order to avoid accidents and ensure a safe working environment.
• Uphold and maintain ISO 14001 conformance by actively supporting the site Environmental Management System in order to obtain certification.
• Carry out IPS systems procedures.
• Assist with boiler maintenance and checks as per maintenance schedules.
• Assist in fault-finding and problem-solving activities within the context and complexity of the manufacturing process in order to ensure maximum uptime and line efficiency.
• Assist and supervise on-site contractors, during installations or repairs, ensuring compliance to all company standards or policies.

Qualifications

• Matric plus relevant Trade Qualification
• Trade Test Certificate with 5 years+ experience after being qualified.
• Literate, Numerate and Confident in the use of Panel View Computer Screens
• Working knowledge and understanding of Extruders, Mills and Roller Dryers will be advantageous.
• IPS
• Above average problem-solving skills is necessary.
• Must be able to handle and work under pressure.

xe2x80x9cPepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer in line with the Employment Equity Act"

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