Machine Operator Famila

Role Purpose

Reporting to the Fawema Supervisor, the purpose of this role is to ensure the safe and efficient operation of the Famila Plant. The role holder is responsible for optimizing grain cleaning equipment and the grinding process to achieve the intended extraction rate. They will perform basic troubleshooting and maintain a clean, safe work area.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Participate in daily and weekly production planning meetings and ensure timely execution of production plans and schedules.
• Ensure availability of bulk flour from the Famila and Blending Plants for packing.
• Ensure timely posting of bulk flour in SAP in accordance with SLAs with key stakeholders.

Implement Food Safety Objectives

• Enhance customer experience by producing conforming products.
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs) above 90%.
• Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.
• Implement the Quality Plan and other food safety programs.

Process Optimization

• Ensure efficient separation of screenings during the grain cleaning process.
• Maintain set extraction rates and other milling efficiencies.
• Monitor conversion costs and reduce losses.
• Investigate process losses and take prompt corrective actions.
• Adhere to product specifications.
• Reduce product reworks from the Blending Plant.
• Ensure proper utilization of human capital to improve manpower productivity.

Maintenance Programs

• Adopt best industrial practices by maintaining the proper working integrity of Famila Grinding equipment.
• Conduct routine inspections of the process through Condition-Based Maintenance.
• Perform Autonomous Maintenance and conduct AM awareness trainings – including tagging and elimination of abnormalities.
• Ensure support for Planned Maintenance.
• Maintain the working integrity of process scales, MCC, and PLC.
• Ensure the interlock system for the process is operational with no bypasses.
• Use available manuals for interpretation of errors.

Continual Improvement Initiatives

• Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu.
• Identify process challenges and use PDCA to address bottlenecks.
• Participate in planned trainings to enhance competencies.
• Participate in monthly HK Performance Reviews with the supervisor.
• Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST.
• Support organizing site events and initiatives as guided.
• Enhance employee safety through trainings.
• Ensure adherence to and compliance with safety requirements.

Process Documentation and Reporting

• Document and maintain all process records.
• Generate production reports: daily Grinder performance report, Blending Plant Batching Report, quality control records, etc.
• Ensure reports are shared with key parties on time and are error-free.
• Participate in the stocktake process and take corrective actions against variances.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or any other related field.
• Minimum three (3) years’ experience in a similar position within the FMCG sector.
• ERP (SAP) management skills.
• Good supervisory skills.
• Computer proficiency in MS Office, especially MS Excel.

Key Attributes / Competencies

• Meticulous attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure with minimal supervision.
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.