Operator Technician at Diageo Plc

About The Job
Role Purpose:

• The Operator Technician - Packaging is ideally an individual with engineering experience, who provides uninterrupted packaging services to the user areas.
• He is also responsible for maintaining machinery on shift in order to meet the increasing volume and quality demands in a reliable and cost effective manner.
• He participates in continuous improvement initiatives such as PIPs in the department. He should own the planning and execution of his training and development
• Operate packaging equipment (Fillers, Labellers, Decrater/Recrater, Blow moulder, Decrater/Recrater, Palletizer/Depalletizer), monitor performance of equipment, keep records, perform quality control checks and effect correction, according to the Standard Process Instruction (SPI) and Standard Work Instruction (SWI) to deliver shift targets.
• To carry out first line maintenance activities on packaging equipment

Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority.transparent as an ambassador for safety by behaving in a safe manner at all times and always challenging unsafe practices and behaviour of others, reprimanding where appropriate. Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems and equipment operational procedures.
• Ensure all aspects of the Food Safety and Quality Management System related to my operation are implemented, supervised, adhered to and ensure corrective actions are taken when vital.
• Achieve and report accurately on all KPI’s
• Support Packaging Team Lead to achieve production plans and key performance targets, and deliver agreed Customer Service levels.
• Deliver the best possible plant operation by maximising plant availability and efficiency of operation through execution of Planned Preventative Maintenance schedules.
• Supervise and log accurately, all the vital parameters of the various equipments viz. Temperature, pressure, current, voltage etc.
• Manage materials, components and spares required by their plant and equipment – includes draw down stock from locally provided “bins” and be accountable for whatever stock is drawn down.
• Demonstrate flexibility in terms of availability, attitude and work practices, and assist colleagues in breakdowns, maintenance and solving problems on their equipment.
• Actively pursue training and development on an individual and team basis and participate in competency based training programs and develop positive relationships with colleagues, including contractors.
• Compile and commentate whatever reports are required – either original reports or those generated automatically. This includes status sheets, check sheets, condition monitoring sheets, etc.

Qualifications And Experience Required:

• HND/MET III or EET III (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering) or its equivalent
• 3 years experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, Process Control and Performance Measurement in a brewery or drinks or food manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrate detailed understanding of Permit to Work system and GGB PLC SHE policies, statutory requirements and responsibilities.
• Demonstrate understanding of teamwork principles, continuous improvement, preventative maintenance and problem solving.

Barriers To Success In Role:

• Lack of personal flexibility to function in a tightly manned manufacturing environment with volatile production and sales demand.
• Poor inclination to pursue training and development on an individual and team basis or to share and apply new skills acquired.
• Inability to connect and build positive relationships.
• Lack of understanding of the commercial and Demand agenda within the business