Job Description

Responsible for making batches of in-specification products.



Required outputs: functional

Receiving, Storage & Issue of Raw Materials Associated with Relevant Plant:

Responsible for making job cards and checking that the correct raw materials are received as per relevant job cards. Co-ordinate other relevant parties, i.e. raw materials, planning, etc in order to expedite production of product batches.

Plant Duties:

Ensure production vessels and pipes are drained/cleaned prior to manufacturing, i.e. avoid cross contamination of products. Ensure that manufacturing instructions (SOP's) are followed. Follow laid down operating Works Instructions for the operation of plant equipment. Complete appropriate log sheets where/when applicable. Ensure that product samples as per sampling instructions are taken. Required to drive a forklift and to maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift in order to successfully renew the forklift driver's license annually. Meet production/packaging quality standards as specified by the incumbent's Production Plan. Complete relevant quality control schedules and report quality control problems to the

Team Leader


Adhere to laid down company rules and regulations. Ensure that the plant is always clean and in a safe condition at all times. Work in other work areas other than the incumbent's normal work area as directed by the Team Leader. When production demand drops required to carry out other ad hoc tasks as directed by Management. Assist with stock takes. Assist Management with problem solving tasks. Report all non-conformance issues to Management. Sign all relevant areas on job cards pertaining to the incumbent's level of authority. Attend retraining on all relevant plant Works Instructions, SOP's for the areas under the incumbent's control every 2 years. Assist with conducting of planned job observations (PJO's) on all the Works Instructions and SOP's on other areas not under the incumbent's control.

Maintenance:

Ensure that machinery/equipment is kept in good and safe working conditions. Identify and maintain stocks of critical spares for the incumbent's plants. Ensure that maintenance costs on the plants under the incumbent's areas of responsibility are kept to a minimum. Report all equipment breakdowns to the Team Leader after submitting maintenance job card to the Maintenance Dept. Initiate ordering of spares via the Production Team Leader. Supervise maintenance contractors ensuring that maintenance jobs are effectively completed. Minimise downtime by reporting breakdowns and ensuring repairs are carried out timeously. Co-ordinate preventative maintenance systems for equipment under the incumbent's control. Responsible for day-to-day maintenance of the plant/equipment under the incumbent's control.

Research & Development:

Work with/assist R&D personnel on the production of trial batches of new products on plants under his control.

Ad hoc tasks:

On occasion is required to carry out miscellaneous legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as instructed by the Team Leader

Qualifications & Experience

Matric / Grade 12. Diploma or certificate in chemical plant operations related courses advantageous Able to drive a forklift, be medically fit to drive a forklift and be in possession of a valid forklift driver's license. Required to maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift in order to successfully have the forklift driver's license renewed. Minimum of 2 years' relevant work experience in Production in chemical plant operations Basic computer literacy skills. Ability to work independently as well as within a team.

Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems standards/requirements