Job Purpose
To operate and monitor the feedmill’s Central Control Room (CCR) and SCADA system to ensure safe, efficient, and continuous production operations. The CCR Operator is responsible for maintaining proper process parameters, ensuring accurate batching and product routing, responding promptly to equipment alarms and abnormalities, and coordinating with Production, Maintenance, QA, and field operators to achieve production, quality, efficiency, and safety targets.
Overview
Responsible for the safe, efficient, and continuous operation of the feedmill production process through the Central Control Room (CCR)/SCADA system, ensuring correct process sequencing, production parameters, product quality, and timely response to equipment or process abnormalities.
Key Responsibilities
- 1. Operate and monitor the CCR/SCADA system covering batching, grinding, mixing, pelleting, cooling, crumbling, and conveying processes.
- 2. Monitor production flow, equipment status, alarms, interlocks, and critical operating parameters.
- 3. Ensure correct formula selection, batching sequence, recipe, and product routing before and during production.
- 4. Maintain production parameters within approved operating standards to achieve the required TPH and production output.
- 5. Monitor equipment performance and immediately respond to process abnormalities and alarms.
- 6. Coordinate with Field Operators and Maintenance for troubleshooting, equipment breakdowns, and corrective actions.
- 7. Coordinate with QA to ensure compliance with product specifications, GMP, and feed safety requirements.
- 8. Prevent wrong-product discharge, cross-contamination, and process deviations through proper control and monitoring.
- 9. Record and report production output, downtime, alarms, process deviations, and equipment status accurately.
- 10. Conduct proper shift-to-shift turnover and communicate pending issues and equipment conditions.
- 11. Support Production in minimizing unplanned downtime and production losses.
- 12. Follow all company safety, GMP, quality, and standard operating procedures.
- 13. Maintain cleanliness, orderliness, and proper housekeeping within the CCR area.
- 14. Perform other duties related to feedmill production operations as assigned by the supervisor
Qualifications
Education
Graduate of Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Technology, or related technical course; relevant feedmill experience is an advantage.
Experience
2 years years - feedmill or any related manufacturing plant
Technical Skills
Experience in feedmill, manufacturing, process control, or automated production systems is preferred. Basic knowledge of PLC/SCADA, motor controls, and industrial equipment is an advantage. Able to understand production flow, process parameters, and equipment interlocks. Computer literate and capable of accurately recording production data. Willing to work on a shifting schedule, including weekends and holidays. Good communication, coordination, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Safety-conscious and able to work effectively in a fast-paced production environment.
Behavioral Competencies
- Safety Consciousness – Consistently follows safety procedures and immediately addresses unsafe conditions.
- Attention to Detail – Carefully monitors process parameters, recipes, alarms, and production data to prevent errors.
- Alertness & Vigilance – Maintains continuous focus when monitoring multiple equipment and process conditions.
- Problem-Solving – Identifies process abnormalities and takes appropriate corrective action or escalates issues promptly.
- Decision-Making – Makes timely and appropriate operational decisions during alarms, process deviations, and equipment problems.
- Teamwork & Collaboration – Works effectively with Production, Maintenance, QA, Warehouse, and field operators.
- Communication Skills – Clearly communicates equipment status, production concerns, and shift information.
- Accountability – Takes ownership of assigned responsibilities and ensures accurate execution of CCR operations.
- Discipline & Compliance – Consistently follows SOPs, GMP, food safety, and established operating parameters.
- Stress Management – Remains calm and focused during equipment breakdowns, production interruptions, and high-pressure situations.
- Adaptability – Quickly adjusts to changes in production schedules, formulas, equipment conditions, and operating priorities.
- Continuous Improvement Mindset – Identifies opportunities to improve process efficiency, reduce downtime, and minimize production losses.
- Reliability – Demonstrates consistent attendance, punctuality, and dependable performance during