Job Description

At Bayer we're visionaries, driven to solve the world's toughest challenges and striving for a world where ,Health for all, Hunger for none' is no longer a dream, but a real possibility. We're doing it with energy, curiosity and sheer dedication, always learning from unique perspectives of those around us, expanding our thinking, growing our capabilities and redefining 'impossible'. There are so many reasons to join us. If you're hungry to build a varied and meaningful career in a community of brilliant and diverse minds to make a real difference, there's only one choice.

Production Plant Expert

Job Purpose:

Responsible for unit/plant operations, especially to keep established timing, quality and cost standards, as well as personnel management. Responsibility for plant operations and incl. QHSE requirements for the plant and personnel Strive to ensure implementation of DSO culture within the mission critical squad.

Key Tasks and Responsibilities:

Responsibility for plant operations and incl. QHSE requirements for the plant and personnel Responsible for safety on the line and all LOTO instructions and procedures. Responsible for machine safety , Gemba walks and risk assessments Support production planners in the planning activities Personnel planning, staffing, organization and coaching Personnel administrative tasks and disciplinary measures Ensure proper functioning of facilities and the attainment of production goals set out by plant management Ensure training on production processes, optimizations and continues upskilling of line drivers Provide plant orientation for new hires & competency declaration Solve production disturbances with lean tools e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, ect... Perform in process quality checks on QM online, when checking progress on the production lines Consolidate process order and perform final confirmation of process orders in SAP Report on OEE Share communication and information in respective unit and with main interfaces, e.g. production goals and facility changes Document production processes versus standard production requirements Report in Tier2 meetings Support One management system activities / philosophy and best practice roll out in the area Participate and contribute in PHA /PPS assessments Participate and contribute to audits Back-up for other experts in Production area, Line Driver or General Work in Filling plants Provide coaching and mentoring to Line Drivers /Operators Support 3rd Party functional outsourcing with planning, set-up of machines and 4 eye checks Housekeeping of workplace Forklift driving or operator automatic pallet jack Any other function on site as requested by Experts or Unit Leaders

Required Qualifications:

Grade 12 or equivalent 10 Years of experience in a chemical manufacturing Production Management an Advantage Good Basic Mathematical skills Leadership skills Yellow Belt in LSS Situational Leadership skills TOPPS Good written and verbal communication SAP experience Microsoft Office

Location:

South Africa : Gauteng : Nigel

Division:

Crop Science

Reference Code:

853480





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