Soap Mixer Operator (D-C)

ob Purpose
Why does the job exist?

• To Operate and Control Mixing activities of production processes in Finishing Plant

Principal Accountabilities

• Any requirement for organizing & planning including own work and the allocation of resources
• Typical decisions made and if they are advisory or directly responsible for the outcome
• To work with the Shift supervisor continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
• To work closely as a team with other shift-based leaders to prioritise shift activity and deliver plant targets
• Monitors Business Unit area performance through Short Interval Control; daily and weekly OEE tracker, identification of the 3 top losses and facilitate review of same.
• Facilitate effective problem solving through agreed Lean Manufacturing techniques and generate Containments and Counter measures.
• Good knowledge of how to identify areas for improvement (Process, skills, knowledge, attitude, machine etc)
• To work with the production manager continually to improve plant performance while adhering to legislative and company standards
• To work with the maintenance manager doing LLF and PPM to continually improve machine availability
• Elimination/Reduction of downtime due to machine break down
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures.

Dimensions:

• Return on Investment
• Customer Satisfaction
• Turn Around Time
• Strategic Alliances with different institutions
• Responsible for tending equipment such as mixer, weigher and conveyors to move materials through production processes.
• Read batch cards to determine production information and specifications.
• Start machine to mix materials and allowing them to mix for a specified time.
• Stop mixing machine when specified product qualities are obtained, and open valves to transfer mixtures.
• Examine materials and products visually or with hands, in order to ensure conformance to established standards.
• Ensure compliance to all Business Unit SOP’s and SOC’s (Standard Operating Conditions) and that all operations comply with Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP), all safety standards and provisions.
• Clean and maintain equipment and other housekeeping activities.
• Record operational and production data on specified forms.
• Performing other tasks and activities as could be delegated by his supervisor.
• Ensure investigation and correction of deviations in process behaviour. Escalate issues to get prompt attention whenever necessary.
• Understands roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and/or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.
• To work with other staff continually to improve performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
• To work closely as a team with the Line Manager and other leaders as to deliver set objectives

Internal And External Relationships:

• To work with other staff continually to improve performance while adhering to legislative and company standards.
• To work closely as a team with the Line Manager and other leaders as to deliver set objectives
• Identify the most significant ones
• Attach a preferred suppliers list if available
• Detail which networks the jobholder will be part of e.g., finance, category
• Production Mgr., Shift Manager,
• Technician, Craft-men,
• Production Workers, Etc.

Key Activities:

• Understand roles and responsibilities and the importance of conformity with the EMS requirements.
• Implements and complies with EMS requirements relating to environmental aspects and impacts and other policies, procedures and /or regulations applicable to assigned jobs.

Quality And Plan Compliance Delivery - GMP:
Key Activities:

• Ensure that manufacturing operation meets stipulated GMP

Key Accountability:

• To have a good knowledge of GMP requirements and application on site in line with GMP standard (PZC GMP standard/NAFDA C requirements)

Quality Management System (QMS) Objectives: (QMS):
Key Accountability:

• To ensure the effectiveness of the Quality Management System (QMS) and improve on the system.

Required Qualifications

• ND / NABTEB in Engineering Related Discipline
• Minimum of 1 year work experience in a similar position
• Sound Knowledge of Engineering Practices
• Software Knowledge
• Excellent Communication and Presentation Skills
• Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
• Ability to withstand stress and work under pressure.

Application Closing Date
7th December, 2026.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:

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