Key Purpose: Operate the process area according to work instructions, execute non-destructive quality checks, and carry out routine maintenance with primary focus on asset care activities.
Key Roles and Responsibilities:
Operating & Process Control
Operating the process area according to work instructions and adhering to usage standards
Carrying out required quality checks as described in quality control and analysis work practice
Recording waste on appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously
Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation
Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
Following appropriate problem-solving approaches as detailed in problem-solving work practice
Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5S principles and following safe work practices
Identifying and correcting unsafe work practices
Assisting fellow team members in execution of their tasks
Maintenance of Plant & Equipment
Carrying out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to work instructions and maintenance schedules
Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to maintenance schedule
Escalating larger problems to team leader when unable to resolve
Participating in maintenance and cleaning days in support of maintenance support team
Participating in maintenance postmortems in support of maintenance specialist
Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance and taking corrective action
Quality Control and Analyses
Carrying out non-destructive quality checks and analyses while operating
Recording results of quality checks on relevant documentation or information system
Identifying and resolving problems when production does not meet quality standards
Escalating unresolved problems to team leader
Communication
Actively participating in shift meetings and contributing suggestions
Using gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
Understanding team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
Using relevant communication media to stay informed and inform others
Problem Solving
Applying appropriate techniques (5Y, quick fix routines, etc.) to identify and correct problems
Escalating unresolved problems to team leader or involving fellow team members
Verifying that problems have been eliminated
Continuous Improvement
Using run/control charts and trend analysis to identify sources of waste and variation
Using short stop analysis and Pareto charts to identify opportunities to simplify activities
Recording improvement opportunities on team gap list
Involving other team members in evaluating opportunities
Key Attributes and Competencies:
Ability to solve problems on FMCG machines
Ability to communicate technical knowledge to operation staff
Ability to train, coach and mentor operation staff on ATO and 5S principles
Ability to optimize usages and reduce wastage with permanent solutions
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills
Self-management practices
Problem-solving using basic tools (5 why; fishbone) and high-level problem solving (AB Reports, SDCA, PDCA)
Ability to reduce machine downtime while ensuring permanent solutions
Ability to analyze graphical data and open gaps to improve performance
Ability to identify non-standard work and tag defects with root causes
Ability to identify required spares and communicate with suppliers on costs
Ability to use electronic communication devices (tablets, laptops) for machine understanding
Understanding of camera technology and algorithms
Understanding of software and bus systems (Asibus, Profibus, Canbus, Ethernet, Ethercat)
Always seeking opportunities to improve MTTB and shorten MTTR
Excellent communication skills
Team player with ability to adhere to instructions and work in shifts with minimum supervision
Action-oriented, sober-minded, self-starter, physically fit and honest
Minimum Requirements:
Minimum of HND/BSc in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
Minimum of 2 years working experience in Manufacturing
Additional Information: Band: X AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments made in line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. Management reserves the right to use additional/relevant information as criteria for short-listing.