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Product Processing Line Driver 

Job Purpuse:

• Operator with defined tasks to run the defined production line.
• JNR Line Driver defined  to run lines in a specific Production plant only
• Strive to ensure implementation of DSO culture within the mission critical squad

Key Task and Resposibilities:

• Responsible for safety on the line and all LOTO instructions and procedures.
• Training of new employees on the line
• Prepare all shopfloor paperwork for the process orders (SDS, Filling Forms, COA, Packing directives)
• Ensure to follow the prescribed work instruction (WI) , SOP and bill of material (BOM) for each recipe
• Operates machines or equipment, which involves setting up and making adjustments to regulate such factors as temperature, pressure, flow and reactions of materials.
• Operate and control the unit manually/via control system
• Run up and shut down of production line, product changeover activities, equipment cleaning and decontamination
• Filling operations
• Routine analytics, taking of samples
• Autonomous maintenance  - equipment maintenance/repairs in coordination with the technical team
• Solve production disturbances with lean tools on the line before escalation e.g. 5 Why, Fishbone, ect…
• Log job cards on shift connector and inform unit lead
• Document and communicate work results (shift handover) on Shift connector
• Perform partial confirmations on SAP or scan & consume
• Record hourly in process quality checks on QM online
• OEE recording on the line
• Record hourly on  the short interval controls boards
• Reconcile materials at the end of the process order and process returns  to maintain inventory in the PSA
• Support troubleshooting of process deviations in cooperation with Production Experts and team
• Support one management system activities / Philosophy and best practice roll out on the line
• Support Formulation production as required.
• Support 3rd Party functional outsourcing with planning, set-up of machines and 4 eye checks, as required
• Housekeeping of workplace
• Forklift driving or operator automatic pallet jack
• Any other function on site as requested by Experts or Unit Leaders

Qualifications Required:

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• 5 Years of experience in  manufacturing  
• Production Management an Advantage
• White / Yellow Belt in LSS an Advantage
• Situational Leadership an Advantage
• Good Basic Mathematical skills
• Basic Knowledge of Continues Improvement
• Good written and verbal communication
• SAP experience
• Microsoft Office

Location:

South Africa : Gauteng : Nigel  

Division:

Crop Science 

Reference Code:

854744 

Bayer welcomes applications from all individuals, regardless of race, national origin, gender, age, physical characteristics, social origin, disability, union membership, religion, family status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression or any unlawful criterion under applicable law. We are committed to treating all applicants fairly and avoiding discrimination.