Seed Processing Operator x8

Main Purpose:

• Setting up and operating the different equipment in the different processing areas to ensure optimal output meeting the quality standards.
• Specific equipment required to be operated include dryers, shellers, fine cleaners, color sorters and seed treaters.
• Supports warehouse activities during processing shifts

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Identify and report KPI’s on the applicable TIER meetings and ensure the measurement and analysis thereof for all responsible areas to ensure daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals are met.
• Lead HSE efforts according  ISO 45001 and Bayer safety standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology
• Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis 
• Actively record safety observation and near misses
• Participate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
• Adhere to all applicable legislation, Bayer safety policies and procedures
• Adhere to requirements of legal appointments
• Actively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices
• Managing the flow of product through the different stages of the processes
• Set-up and operate the equipment in the different areas (Cleaning, Sizing , Color sorting, Treating, Bagging and Aspiration, 
• Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and management system set by ISO9001:2015
• Support Continuous improvement projects to drive cost saving and OEE improvement via Focused Improvement projects
• Day-to-day operations and execution of processing plan.
• Maintaining of Quality control process in processing operations. Working with the quality team
• Ensure that all OnePSS principles are implemented and followed for your area.
• Maintain housekeeping to the right level according to the 5S standard
• Ensure that the final product is of the highest standard throughout the process.
• Take part and support the implementation of OnePSS across all functions at Thobontle
• Updating of all visual management boards and all paperwork 

Key Working Relations:

• Operate in Production Mission Squad​
• Squad Connections:​
• End-to-End Mission Team​
• Engineering Squad​
• Resource Planning Squad​
• QMS Squad​
• HSE Squad​
• Field Mission Team​
• One Management System Squad (ISO)​

Qualifications & Competencies:

• BEng Electrical/Electronics Engineering .
• At least 5-7 years’ experience in plant operations
• Competency in seed production and seed processing operations, good conceptual and analytical thinking skills, problem-solving ability
• Computer skills (SAP, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows)
• Excellent leadership and people skills, effective verbal and written communication, and ability to thrive in a team-based work environment.
• Highly self-motivated, innovative and have a proven project management record.
• Strong desire for personal development and professional growth at Bayer

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status and pregnancy. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.