• Application Deadline:
• Position: Machine Operator



• Job Type Full Time



• Qualification Secondary School (SSCE)



• Experience 1 - 3 years



• Location Abia




• City Aba




• Job Field Engineering / Technical 
  
  

Job Purpose

• To coordinate, control, and manage bleached oil filtration activities.

Principal Accountabilities

Maintains And Sustains Quality, Safety, And Environmental Standards:

Key Activities:

• Ensure that the required quantity of bleached oil is filtered to the required quality standard without earth passage.


• Ensure compliance with all Business Unit SOPs and SOCs (Standard Operating Conditions), and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), safety standards, and provisions.


• Undertake washing of the PLF floor, heel drop area, and other housekeeping activities.


• Change damaged PLF “O”-rings and assist the PMT in coupling the PLF after fixing the leaves.


• Drench spent earth to prevent incidents of fire or fire outbreaks.


• Document all operations as required.


• Perform other tasks and activities as delegated by the supervisor.


• Ensure investigation and correction of deviations in process behaviour and escalate issues for prompt attention when necessary.


• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with Occupational Health and Safety requirements.


• Implement and comply with Environmental Management System (EMS) requirements relating to environmental aspects, impacts, and applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.


• Avoid spillages when handling raw materials and semi-finished goods.


• Performance Indicators:


• Level of oil redness, yellow, and blue compared to quality specifications.

Key Attributes:

Occupational Health And Safety (OH&S):

Key Activities:

• Be aware of workplace hazards within assigned areas and apply control measures to reduce associated risks.

Environmental Management System (EMS) Objectives:

Key Activities:

• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with EMS requirements.


• Implement and comply with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects, impacts, and applicable policies, procedures, and regulations.

Quality And Plan Compliance Delivery:

Key Activities:

• Ensure that manufacturing operations meet stipulated GMP requirements.

Key Accountability:

• Possess good knowledge of GMP requirements and their application on site in line with GMP standards (PZC GMP standard/NAFDAC requirements).

Quality Management System (QMS) Objectives

Key Accountability:

• Ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and continuously improve the system.


• To Ensure Adequate Time Management

Key Activities:

• Employ time management tools to plan daily activities effectively while identifying value-added tasks.


• Review use of time against company objectives and KPIs, prioritizing A, B, C, and D tasks.


• Identify and eliminate time wasters.


• Ensure accurate timekeeping (e.g., return from breaks, start-up time).

Focused And Accurate Performance Measurements

Key Activities:

• Understand how performance measures work and why they are important.


• Demonstrate how measures deliver business benefits and ensure all measures are completed on time and aligned with targets.


• Identify lost time and plan vs. actual losses and take corrective action.

Communication:

Key Activities:

• Understand and demonstrate the importance of all communication elements (written, verbal, and body language).


• Use both one-way and two-way communication effectively.


• Prepare adequately before communicating, use appropriate visual aids, and be assertive when required.

Assertive Behaviour:

Key Activities:

• Identify when and how to apply assertive behaviour.


• Provide examples of win-win situations.


• Demonstrate how to deal effectively with assertive behaviour in others.

Grievance And Discipline:

Key Activities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of grievance procedures.

Conflict Management

Key Activities:

• Demonstrate a positive approach to conflict resolution.


• Identify possible sources of conflict.

Basics Of Lean:

Key Activities:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the seven types of MUDA (waste).


• Be familiar with Lean Thinking principles.


• Demonstrate knowledge of 5S and its application in the work area.


• Be familiar with CIP, GMP, and safety practice requirements.

Structured Problem Solving:

Key Activities:

• Apply root cause analysis to solve plant-related problems.


• Use SMART targets and action plans.

Internal And External Relationships:

• Work with the Shift Supervisor to continuously improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.


• Work closely with other shift-based leaders to prioritize activities and achieve plant targets.

Knowledge, Skills And Experience Needed

Required Qualifications:

• SSCE/NABTEB/OND

Required Experience:

• 1–3 years’ work experience in a similar position.


• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure.