NAMIB MILLS (PTY) LTD
An excellent career opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the above-mentioned position at Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd.
PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
Ensure efficient operations at Polana Pasta Manufacturers to achieve on-time, on-target and quality output through continuous problem-solving and improvement by identifying and addressing root causes and implementing preventive measures.
KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify and implement efficient waste control measures.
- Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output.
- Assist in developing new products and setting up new production parameters.
- Generate and update work instructions and process documents as required.
- Develop new and existing staff and continuously train staff where necessary.
- Plan and coordinate maintenance interventions with production requirements, in collaboration with the Foreman: Workshop and Controller: Administration.
- Continuously identify improvement opportunities and ensure their effective implementation.
- Ensure breakdowns and equipment malfunctioning are attended to speedily by production and maintenance staff, assist where necessary.
- Continuously assess and improve the efficiencies of the production plant and processes and ensure production targets are met.
- Accurately identifying training needs.
- Assist Quality Assurance with the maintenance of the Quality Management and Food Safety systems.
- Handle customer complaints and corrective actions as per the Quality Management System.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION
- Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical) (NQF 7) with 2-3 years relevant experience
OR
- Engineering Diploma (NQF 6) with 5 years relevant experience
OR
- Millwright, Electrician N6 (NQF6) with 5 years of relevant experience
OTHER
- Managerial experience will be advantageous
- Valid Namibian driver’s License
- Computer literate with a good mastering of the Microsoft Office suite
- Proficient in written and spoken English
- Namibian citizen
- Must be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, call-outs, overtime and public holidays
- Knowledge of ISO, HACCP and Health and Safety standards will be advantageous
Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd is an equal opportunity employer.
Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply.
CV’S WITH FULL DETAILS CAN BE FORWARDED TO: E-mail: hr3@namibmills.com.na (not larger than 2MB).
Subject line for applications should be: NMPP240924 – Manufacturing Specialist.
Only applications with this subject line will be considered.
IT IS IMPERATIVE TO NOTE THAT ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR INTERVIEWS.
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 08 OCTOBER 2024