Machine Operator

PepsiCo; Dammam; On-site; SAR 48,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverages company in Dammam is seeking a Process Operator to efficiently run production lines and equipment. The ideal candidate will monitor energy usage, ensure food safety, and manage process workers. A minimum of two years' experience in manufacturing and an ITI qualification are required. Join a dynamic team committed to fostering a diverse workforce and achieving high production standards.

Qualifications

• Ability to handle and operate the process equipment independently.
• Minimum of two years working experience in a manufacturing processing environment.

Responsibilities

• Run the Process line and equipment systematically and effectively.
• Gather hourly data of process control checks.
• Monitor and minimize energy usage.
• Manage process workers and maintain good manufacturing practice.

Skills

Basic communication skills

Good working attitude

Teamwork

Technical knowledge

Education

Industrial training institute graduate (ITI)

Job description

Overview

PepsiCo products are enjoyed by consumers more than one billion times a day in more than 200 countries and territories around the world. PepsiCo generated more than $79 billion in net revenue in 2021, driven by a complementary beverage and convenient foods portfolio that includes LAY’S, DORITOS, CHEETOS, GATORADE, PEPSI, QUAKER and more. PepsiCo's product portfolio includes a wide range of enjoyable foods and beverages, including many iconic brands that generate more than $1 billion each in estimated annual retail sales.

Guiding PepsiCo is our vision to Be the Global Leader in Beverages and Convenient Foods by Winning with PepsiCo Positive (pep+). pep+ is our strategic end‑to‑end transformation that puts sustainability and human capital at the center of how we will create value and growth by operating within planetary boundaries and inspiring positive change for planet and people.

Our employees drive our culture. No two days are the same; we are dynamic and full of passionate teams that embrace new ideas through our collaborative spirit. At PepsiCo, we know that our company can only succeed when our associates and the society we serve flourish. We are committed to fostering a diverse workforce by creating a collaborative, equitable and inclusive space where everyone, regardless of what we look like, where we come from or who we love, has a voice. At PepsiCo we create a Space to be y( )u.

Learn more about our culture and life at PepsiCo: https://stories.pepsicojobs.com/

Join PepsiCo, dare to transform.

Responsibilities

The Basic Job of process operator is to run the Process line and equipment’s systematically and effectively. Achieving the production targets by increasing the line efficiency and minimizing the process waste.

Gather hourly data of process control checks, conduct quality wall meetings, maintain hygiene and housekeeping. Alert on food safety hazards and highlight the issues then and there to the Direct Managers.

Summarize the daily material usage and calculate Basic material efficiently, seasoning efficiency and oil efficiency in the daily summary reports. Monitor and minimize the energy usage such as Water, Electricity and gas usage.

Manage the process workers working on his assigned stations and maintain the good manufacturing practice at all times within his area.

To operate, control and maintain processing equipment to convert raw materials into final product, in accordance with the KPIs.

Position in Organisation: Direct Manager: Relevant Production Category Manager; Peers: Packing Machine Operator, Front Line Engineering Staff, Laboratory Technician; Subordinates: Trimmers, Pick‑outs, Grit Mixers.

Principal Accountabilities

• Make decisions based on the best possible utilisation to achieve maximum output in terms of yield conversion.
• Must be able to repair and maintain the necessary processing equipment to maintain line efficiency.
• Has the authority to stop the production process in consultation with the Laboratory Technician if the production is out of specification.
• Running the line systematically and efficiently.
• Perform and report the hourly process control check.
• Conduct quality wall meeting at the required intervals.
• Make sure the Raw materials are available for the production run near by the line.
• Make sure the equipment’s are hygienically maintained.
• Make sure the equipment’s of his desired work stations are in good working condition.
• Make sure that the line achieves the required efficiency set by the business.
• Should achieve the material efficiency target set by the business.
• Day‑to‑day issues need to be highlighted to his Direct Managers.
• Collect and report the material wastages and summarize material usage daily and calculate the material efficiency.
• Inform Engineering for the equipment maintenance or repair through MP2.
• Should manage the process workers working under his line (break time, cleaning during change flavour, time in and time out).
• Should maintain his line or workstation in good condition at all times, by conducting the proper running patrol (checklist).
• Should report all health hazards within his work place to his immediate Direct Manager.
• Make sure that quality products are being produced at all times.
• Communicate daily issues and activities to the other shifts.
• Emphasize team work and cooperation.
• Support IPS audits & Food safety audits.
• Effective utilization of energy such as Water, Gas, Electricity etc.
• To implement, sustain and participate in the continual improvement of the EHS Management System (MS) at area of responsibility in accordance to the legislations, PepsiCo GEHSMS and relevant EHS standards, ensuring proper controls for all hazards and risks associated with all activities/areas are in place and EHS targets are achieved.

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Key Performance Measures

• Capability to run the line efficiently.
• Capable to highlight the daily issues and line performance to the Direct Managers and other colleagues.
• Acquire Adequate technical Knowledge.
• Achieve Basic efficiency target.
• Achieve Seasoning efficiency target.
• Achieve Oil Efficiency.
• Achieve Labour efficiency.
• Demonstrate team work.
• Maintain food safety standards.
• Achieve GMP & AIB goal.
• Industrial safety in his area.
• Minimize the incidents of product hold by taking proactive measures.
• Maintenance of four KPIs of cost, quality, service and people.

Qualifications

• Should be at least an industrial training institute graduate (ITI).
• Basic communication skills.
• Should have a good working attitude.
• Able to handle and operate the process equipment independently.
• Must have a minimum of two years working experience in a manufacturing processing environment; this will be waived in lieu of tertiary background.

Competencies

• Motivational Fit
• Teamwork
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Results Focus
• Technical Knowledge