JOB VACANCY-MSO PACKING LINE TECHNICIAN
HC Solutions Ltd is a Human Resources Management Agency registered in Rwanda. The Company has a team of highly experienced Human Resources professionals, with a rich exposure in various sectors including Banking, Hospitality, Telecom, Logistics, Manufacturing, NGO’s, UN Agencies etc.
On behalf of our client, HC Solutions Ltd is looking for a self-motivated, qualified individual with passion to join the team on the position of MSO Packing Line Technician.
Job Title: MSO Packing Line Technician
Organization Unit: Country Operations
Reporting line: Site Manager
- Play a key role in contributing to a world class, modern, flexible, and competitive packing site
- Operate and maintain equipment to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Quality, Environmental, Health and Safety (SHERQ) standards in order to meet production targets
- Perform day to day safety, quality, production, and maintenance activities without supervision
- Work individually and within the team to identify losses on your machines and come up with solutions to fix them.
- Carry out basic mechanical maintenance of the equipment.
- Monitor and report on plant performance and opportunities for improvement.
- Improve plant performance and contribute through the continuous improvement processes using lean & six sigma methods to help us get better every day.
The Job Holder will be responsible for performing the following duties:
STANDARDS AND TARGETS
- Manage the achievement of shift and daily performance targets
- Ensure that excellent cleaning and housekeeping is maintained on packing lines and according to Food Safety requirements
- Be the safety example by wearing protective clothing, adhering to packing station entry requirements and complying with safety rules at all times and ensuring that all staff do likewise
- Promote and adhere to Illovo’s procedures, policies, and guidelines, including, without limitation, those relating to SHERQ, Competition Law and Anti-Bribery and Corruption (ABC)
- Develop and update SOPs on a regular basis as agreed.
MACHINE OPERATIONS
- Operate all production equipment within the layout at the set speeds and outputs according to SHERQ and SOP standards.
- Prepare packing materials in the packing station at the beginning of the shift
- Perform fine tune settings on all the equipment within the packing line to maintain optimal throughput and quality
- Perform regular calibration of weighing systems in the packing line
- Perform fault finding on electrical and mechanical faults and carry out repairs such as the replacement of motors, belts, shafts, pulleys etc.
- Carry out regular quality control processes and checks in the packing line
- Isolate & de-isolate specific production equipment according to procedures.
- Carry out adjustments and corrections to operating equipment to maintain equipment performance settings. Restoring equipment to standard conditions is a key part of the role.
- Conduct safe & effective handovers covering all necessary safety, quality, and operational issues.
- Take samples and complete associated documentation.
- Perform basic care activities and assigned autonomous maintenance e.g., lubrication, adjustment, and minor replacement tasks.
- Assist Reliability with supervised work, where the tasks are categorized as ‘owned’ by Reliability
PERFORMANCE OPTIMISATION
- Identify the key losses on the line e.g., waste, downtime, safety issues, quality problems and energy and propose improvements to processes and standards to reduce or prevent future losses.
- In line with lean & six sigma approach, participate in and lead improvement activities e.g., logistics through 5 why linked to plant and systems losses
- Train and coach others in area of expertise
- Direction: Understand the facts, listen to key stakeholders and communicate objectives clearly, concisely and consistently
- Alignment: Clearly define roles, responsibilities and expectations, and think and act in ways that benefit the whole function
- Commitment: Be consistent in what we say and do, clearly linking strategy to decision-making and performance
- Develop: Build and develop manufacturing capabilities
- Advanced diploma in electrical control or programming or similar technical qualification
- Three years’ experience in packing in a quality focused and performance driven factory environment, ideally operating large scale automated machinery (preferred)
- Experience in Siemens PLC an advantage
- Ability to work well in a team, having great fault finding and problem-solving skills in a fast-moving production environment
- Experience in Automatic Paper Bag Packaging Machinery
- Ability to communicate in English
- Experience in technical and CI processes e.g. changeovers, handovers, improvement activities and other (preferred)
- Experience in FSSC compliance/ISO systems compliance
All interested applicants should submit their detailed Curriculum Vitae, academic documents, and other relevant certificates recruitment@hcsolutions.rw no later than Wednesday 31st May 2023 at 5 PM.
Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
For more information about HC Solutions Ltd, please visit the below: https: https://hcsolutions.rw/
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