NAMIBIA DAIRIES (PTY) LTD
Purpose of position
To operate the milk, by-product, juice, and cream pasteurizer according to set standards and procedures to effectively and efficiently meet the company production goals and targets in the safest possible manner.
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12,
- A minimum of 3 years of working experience in a Production Plant and Machine Operation. (pasteurization and or milk standardization experience)
Preferred/Advantageous
- FMCG-specific experience.
Key Accountabilities
Record Keeping and stock control
- Ensure that all CIP records are up to date and accurate.
- Record Machine (Pressures and Temperatures) and report out-of-specification.
- Keep the production sheet correctly filled in at all times.
- Monitor processing and equipment performance data to improve quality throughput and troubleshooting.
- Monitor quality standards and ensure the correct completion of documents while focusing on reducing waste.
- Do milk stock control daily and reconcile figures with prod. administrators.
- Order stock from procurement daily through the production Administrators.
- Operate all machinery as outlined in the Operating Manuals and/or the ISO-drafted Procedures.
- Accurately document and record all required fields of production.
Pasteurisation and standardisation process
- Administer that the pasteurization process runs smoothly and effectively.
- Assist with the pasteurization of all by-products, juices, and cream.
- Ensure that product quality is in the specification.
Lead, Communication, and Development
- Play a leading role in the absence of the Team Leader and direct subordinates to ensure that the plant runs effectively and efficiently.
- Communicate issues that could affect production with subordinates and give feedback thereof to management.
- Communicate breakdowns to technicians and issue job cards thereof on time
- Strive for personal advancement and personal development
- Be responsible for the on-the-job training of all new employees
- Attend Invocoms as stipulated by Management
- Assist in the pasteurization of all by-products and juice in the pasteurization of cream should need to be
- Strive to improve operational efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Adhere to Goods manufacturing practices and ISO standards to execute the production plan effectively and efficiently.
Skills & Attributes
- Communication
- Planning and organizing
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving
- Pro-active Thinking
Closing Date: 02 September 2024
O&L – a Great Place to Work.
Applicants meeting our requirements are invited to apply. O&L Group of Companies is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
“This position is subject to a pre-employment screening and vetting process, and by applying for this position, applicants acknowledge that they are aware that the Company reserves the right to carry out screening and pre-employment vetting for all shortlisted applicants. Certificate of Conduct issued by the Namibian Police (not older than 6 months) may be required from all shortlisted applicants.”
Requisition ID: 4238