Designate Technical Operator

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Company Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa Location - Town / City Premier Job Description - Equipment operation and monitoring - First-line maintenance (Autonomous maintenance) - Quality control and product integrity - Process Adherence - Health, Safety and Environmental Compliance - Operate and monitor production and bottling line machinery in accordance with SOPs and safety standards. - Execute planned, corrective, and complex repair tasks (Millwright/Mechatronics scope). - Conduct routine equipment checks, basic maintenance and first-line troubleshooting to minimize downtime. - Perform maintenance tasks according to the maintenance schedule and carry out all first-line maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability is maintained optimally. - Collaborate with the Process Artisans and Production Process Controller to ensure consistent product quality and line efficiency. - Record and report production data, machine performance and any anomalies throughout the production process. - Record relevant information on all short interval control documents (WIs). - Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives led by the Team Leader: Production - Liaise with Warehouse Operator: Supply Chain to ensure smooth material flow and timely replenishment - Operate and maintain process control and produce to schedule (WIs). - Identify and perform opportunistic maintenance to minimize the requirement for maintenance outages. - Identify and communicate opportunities to improve maintenance costs and equipment reliability. - Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required. - Support training and coaching needs of the team. - Ensure that the process is compliant with GMP and 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) standards to create a more efficient, safe, and productive work environment. - Ensure that the correct escalation procedures are followed. - Ensure safety standards are adhered to. Key Duties & Responsibilities - Operate and monitor production and bottling line machinery in accordance with SOPs and safety standards. - Execute planned, corrective, and complex repair tasks (Millwright/Mechatronics scope). - Conduct routine equipment checks, basic maintenance and first-line troubleshooting to minimize downtime. - Perform maintenance tasks according to the maintenance schedule and carry out all first-line maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability is maintained optimally. - Collaborate with the Process Artisans and Production Process Controller to ensure consistent product quality and line efficiency. - Record and report production data, machine performance and any anomalies throughout the production process. - Record relevant information on all short interval control documents (WIs). - Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives led by the Team Leader: Production - Liaise with Warehouse Operator: Supply Chain to ensure smooth material flow and timely replenishment - Operate and maintain process control and produce to schedule (WIs). - Identify and perform opportunistic maintenance to minimize the requirement for maintenance outages. - Identify and communicate opportunities to improve maintenance costs and equipment reliability. - Provide information for and participate in situational and systemic problem solving as required. - Support training and coaching needs of the team. - Ensure that the process is compliant with GMP and 5S (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain) standards to create a more efficient, safe, and productive work environment. - Ensure that the correct escalation procedures are followed. - Ensure safety standards are adhered to. KBI - Production Line Efficiency – Output versus planned production. - Downtime Rate – Frequency and duration of unplanned stoppages. - Product Quality Yield – Rate of defect-free units produced. - Changeover Time – Efficiency in switching between production runs - Maintenance Intervention Rate – Number of breakdowns or Operator calls for technical assistance. - Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) – Efficiency, availability, and performance of production equipment. - Waste and Loss Rates – Material waste, packaging losses, and rework. - Health & Safety Compliance – Adherence to safety protocols, incident rates. - Clean-In-Place (CIP) Compliance – Adherence to hygiene and sanitation cycles. - Energy and Utility Usage – Efficiency in use of water, electricity, and compressed air. Skills, Experience & Education Education - Diploma or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronic Engineering - Qualified Artisan (Millwright/ Mechatronics). Experience - 3 to 4 years production and technical experience in a manufacturing or production environment, preferably within the FMCG environment. - Proven ability to operate and maintain high-speed packaging or processing equipment - Knowledge of GMP, HACCP and food safety standards - Knowledge of bottling processes and procedures Skills - Practical Mechatronics and complex equipment troubleshooting - Familiarity with filler, labeler, capper, packer and conveyor systems. - Ability to identify unusual machine behaviour and perform minor interventions. - Understanding of sensors, pressure gauges, temperature controls and alarms. - Ability to capture production data. - Knowledge of cleaning and sanitation cycles in bottling lines. - Ability to navigate and interact with production control systems - Ability to recognize and report faults or inconsistencies in line performance. - Basic understanding of good manufacturing practices and food safety requirements. - Competent in the safe use of hand tools, PPE and lock-out/tag-out procedures.