Machine Operator at Diageo

Purpose of Role

To operate RTDs processing plant and manage contractors in order to produce high quality products

Dimensions

• Get the production plan from the Brew master
• Operate all necessary blending plant equipment appropriately
• Manages materials handling contractors
• Manages and instruct process minders.

Complexity

In general works in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Good Operating Practices (GOP), One Point Lessons (OPL), Short Interval Controls (SIC) and Work Instruction (WI) as applicable in the role. Operates his plant in terms of safety, quality delivery, cost & hygiene. In the event of plant breakdown, he / she reports to the Technical Operator to attend to the breakdown and in case of further difficulties reports to the Senior Shift Technician for resolution.

Leadership Responsibilities And Decision Making Rights

• Sets demanding and stretching targets for self and others.
• Confronts difficult issues and takes personal ownership to resolve
• Ability to build trust with team members
• Balance team goals with individual responsibilities
• Team player
• Time conscious
• Self-driven
• Embrace change
• Acting like an owner

Top 3-5 Accountabilities

• Run the equipment following documented SOPs
• Requisition of processing ingredients/raw material from stores
• Runs the RTDs plant according to the SOP to blend product according to the packaging plan.
• Administer CIP of the RTDs plant (vessels, and mains) to ensure consistent product/service quality
• Supervision of piece rate contractors in loading all raw materials into the RTDs plant.
• Coordination of blending activities between old filter room, Old tank farm and UDV blending section
• Interpretation of the packaging plan and schedule the blending sequence accordingly to meet both lines 2&4 and canning line plan in full
• Weekly stocks take and reconciliation of raw materials and production for the week
• Supervision of hygiene and 5S activities in the blending plant
• Carry out Autonomous Maintenance (AM) during production time.
• Carry out Preventive maintenance (PM) during plant shutdown

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma / Higher national diploma in Food science & technology
• Minimum of 1 year hands on experience in manufacturing industry.
• Degree in above fields will be an added advantage.

AutoReqId

57826BR

Function

Supply Operations

Type of Job

Employee

Reporting Location

Nairobi HQ

Town/City

Nairobi