Process Operator

AB InBev Africa; Abu Road; On-site; INR 201,000 - 268,000; Full time

Job summary

AB InBev Africa seeks a packaging operator to safely operate and maintain filling and labelling processes with a focus on cost and consumer quality. You will handle autonomous operations on shift, perform quality checks, and contribute to continuous improvement while keeping accurate records.

The role requires Grade 12, mechanical aptitude, and a minimum of 9 months on-the-job training; SKAP completed within 12 months, with technical qualifications viewed favorably.

Qualifications

• Grade 12 with mechanical aptitude required.
• Min 9 months on-the-job training; SKAP completed within 12 months.
• Technical qualification (N3 or similar) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Operate packaging equipment according to VPO standards.
• Complete quality checks and record results in the information system.
• Maintain shift handovers and communicate issues clearly.
• Identify defective plant and escalate to supervisor for resolution.
• Contribute to process improvements and safety adherence.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

SKAP completed

On-the-job training

Education

Grade 12

N3 or equivalent technical qualification

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Key Purpose

The Key Purpose of this role is to Safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment (Filling and labelling process areas which have a bigger business impact wrt cost and consumer quality) and related process in order to achieve optimal effectiveness

Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Complete associated tracking and monitoring
• Complete operator workstation administration and act as required
• Complete Team room administration as required
• Contribute to self-development
• Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
• Use QFR's (As per triggers)
• Complete 5 WHY's (As per triggers) with relevant team members
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
• Ensure process quality and productivity
• Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas
• Identify defective plant and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolution
• Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift
• Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information system
• The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions
• React to the results using the VPO tools supplied
• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute in achieving it
• Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated

Operating and Process Control

• Operating equipment in Packaging process areas according to VPO standards
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls using the VPO tools
• Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems
• Review trends to identify & resolve problems

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas
• Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolution
• Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift
• Quality Control and Analysis
• Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses, and recording the results on the appropriate information system
• The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions
• react to the results using the VPO tools supplied

Communication

• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute in achieving it
• Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated

Problem Solving

• Where problems occur, use the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Mechanical aptitude
• Machine specific experience
• Technical qualification (N3 or similar) is advantageous
• Min – 9 months on the job training, SKAP completed
• Completed SKAP within 12 months

Desirable But Not Essential

• Post Matric or equivalent e.g N4
• National Diploma or equivalent (External) IOB Certificate/Diploma (Mech/Elec)Experience within a packaging FMCG industry

Additional Information

• Band X

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality.