Job Description
Job Purpose
- To ensure Filling & Packaging line machines operations in accordance with specified/ recommended guidelines and agreed Standard Operating Procedures. This is to enable delivery of target production volumes within specified Time, with optimized resource and at the right Quality.
Duties / Responsibilities
- The incumbent should have considerable experience in running filling & packaging line machines/equipment. He/she should be able to set-up machines, initiate calibration, cleaning, start-up procedures, as well deliver a seamless run.
- Control, adjust machine settings, and own the Quality of finished products on the line.
- Ensue the right quality and quantity of raw material or parts are fed to the process and packaging machines.
- Inspect parts with precision and measuring tools.
- Perform Autonomous Maintenance/ Total Productive Maintenance on packaging equipment.
- Fix minor issues/ jams that might occur during the shift, as well as refer issues to other technical teams, when the escalation threshold is reached.
- Keep records of approved and defective units or final products.
- Maintain production and activity logs as well as analyse trends.
- Be a champion of Safety for self, others, equipment, and general workplace.
- Must be able to synergize with other unit’s functions to achieve set goals.
- Full understanding and implementation of GMP standards on the shopfloor.
- Must be able to work with minimum supervision.
Education and Experience
- B.Sc. or HND in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related Sciences.
- 2 - 4 years experience in similar role in a similar role.
- Age Requirement: 28 - 35 years.
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Team leadership skills
- Good oral and written communication skills.
- Good teaming skills.
- Baseline problem analysis and solving skills.
- Creativity and an ability to think out of the box.
- Proficiency in the use of office productivity tools.
- Knowledge of gravity & pneumatic filling systems, & gassing operations.
- Knowledge of process filling packaging machines as well as factory safety.
- Should have basic electrical/ mechanical knowledge and troubleshooting.
- Structured Problem solving skills.
- Working knowledge of diverse high-speed machinery and measurement tools (caliper, micrometre etc.)
- Understanding of production procedures
- Adherence to health and safety regulations (e.g., constant use of protective gear)
- Ability to read blueprints, schematics, and manuals.