QSSK-MACHINE OPERATOR-POWDER PLANT

JOB TITLE: MACHINE OPERATOR- POWDER PLANT

About This Job:

Q-Sourcing Limited trading as Q-Sourcing Servtec is a manpower management solutions firm operating in the East African Region in the countries of Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and South Sudan.

On behalf of our client, we are looking for a competent, skilled, and experienced Machine Operator to work in Kisii, Kenya.

Job Summary:

The overall purpose of the job is to operate the plant’s powder machinery, ensure the machine runs smoothly, monitor the production of milk powder and ensure that production targets and quality is met by following the production plan and schedule.

Key duties and responsibilities:

a) Review the daily production plans and assess all material requirements with the Production In-Charge;

b) Execute actual production on assigned production lines;

c) Attend production shift meetings led by the Production In-Charge;

d) Co-ordinate with Production Supervisors on production in regards to availability of labor during shifts;

e) Monitor and report on production work in process, production efficiency, consumption, scrapping, waste, and all key production metrics and effectively implement corrective action for variances identified.

f) Continuously check powder plant machinery and gather information about the functioning and maintenance requirement before the start of a new shift;

g) Oversee duties performed by the packers and offer the necessary assistance;

h) Implement all relevant food safety standards in the section;

i)Monitor and record all applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) Operational Prerequisite Programme (OPRPs), and Prerequisite Programme (PRPs) in the section;

j) Prepare and provide feedback to the Production Manager on process improvement ideas and support in the implementation of continuous improvement activities to optimize results and improve productivity;

k) Report on incidents, accidents, and non-conformity observations during a production shift;

l) Ensure strict observation of standard operating procedures for production, operational, health, safety, and environment standards;

m) Ensure that production line workers adhere to the company’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards and procedures including reporting of accidents or deliberate non-compliance of the same;

n) Attend morning briefs of the production team;

o) Attend and complete all assigned training provided periodically; and

p) Perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Production Supervisor.