Manufacturing Operator (Salts)

Pepsico International Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Pepsico International Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks a Manufacturing Operator to execute production plans, operate equipment, and ensure product quality and safety. This role supports processing and packaging of finished concentrates, with emphasis on GMP and safety standards.

The position is a 12-month contract requiring basic knowledge of production operations, forklift handling, and SAP transactions. You will perform changeovers, 5S cleanliness, and participate in Kaizen improvements on the line.

Qualifications

• NITEC Certification or equivalent preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in food and beverage industry would be preferred.
• Basic working knowledge in production operations.

Responsibilities

• Operate assigned processing and/or packaging equipment according to SOPs and manuals.
• Render cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment following GMP.
• Conduct material checks to ensure specifications for processing and production.

Skills

Processing equipment knowledge

Troubleshooting

Equipment care

Email & Office

SAP familiarity

5S knowledge

Education

NITEC Certification or equivalent

Minimum 3 years of technical experience in food & beverage

Basic working knowledge in production operations

Tools

Forklift/pallet handling

Job description

Overview

TheManufacturing Operator role is responsible for executing production plan, task and operate the assigned equipment, inclusive of supporting achievement of production objectives with required standard on product quality, production process and safety.

The selected candidate should have a basic working knowledge to support processing and packaging of finished concentrates that is optimally produced to meet safety and quality specifications.

This role will be hired under a 12 month contract

Responsibilities

What you will be responsible for:

1. Operate assigned processing and/or packaging equipment according to the standardized operating procedures, guides and manual
2. Render correct cleaning and sanitation of processing equipment following Good Manufacturing practices
3. Conduct checking and inspection of materials to ensure it meets specifications for processing and production of salts and dry part concentrates
4. Prepare raw materials according to the plan and quality specifications
5. Move raw materials and batch concentrate from staging area to processing area. This may require driving fork trucks and/or motorized and manual pallet stacker
6. Perform product and package change over
7. Perform SAP applications for transacting process order, good receipt and inventory
8. Operate the system manually or with the aid of basic process automation
9. Follow safe operation of dust collection system along with other Safety precautions and Safety criteria
10. Perform Basic Equipment Care, troubleshooting and maintenance of the assigned machine to minimize inefficiency
11. Perform 5S, routine cleaning for responsible areas
12. Practice and adhere to current Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP), OE Eight (8) wastes and Continuous improvement (Kaizen) culture
13. Perform Visual Management Board update, recording and documentation and maintenance of necessary operational records
14. Ensure compliance with the Health and Safety Site System and ensure that a high standard of Health and Safety is always adhered to on site
15. Any other ad Hoc duties and projects as assigned

Qualifications

What you will need to have:

Education or Professional Certifications

• NITEC Certification or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 3 years of technical experience in food and beverage industry would be preferred
• Basic working knowledge in production operations

Knowledge, job skills and Technical Competencies

• Working knowledge of processing and packaging equipment
• Basic troubleshooting experience
• Basic Equipment Care experience
• Basic Computer skills - Email, Word, Excel
• Knowledge of SAP applications an advantage
• Knowledge of er5S concept and execution an advantage

Functional Skills Sets in Safety

• Adhere to Safe Work Practices and Standard Operating Procedure
• Follow Company Safety Policy
• Adhere to Personal Protective Equipment processes
• Adhere to Chemical Storage and Management processes

Functional Skills Sets in Quality Assurance

• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices and Food Safety (Housekeeping, personal hygiene, pest control, access control, cleaning facility design)
• Experience in basic quality checks (visual inspection) and analytical testing
• Understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices
• Driving Forklift, motorized and manual pallet stacker an advantage

Soft skills

• Ability to adhere to Company rules and regulation and values
• Ability to communicate effectively with all team members
• Ability to deliver results
• Self-motivated, proactive and quality oriented
• Understanding of English language, both spoken and written