Process Operator

Core Accountabilities

1. Understand and consistently comply to all safety, health and environmental standards (behavioural and machine) on site and for own work area

2. Fully run all operations in allocated area to deliver agreed production plan and achieve KPI targets

whilst complying with all standard operating procedures

3. Accurately record, track and monitor all relevant operational performance data taking timely

corrective actions or escalating if required

4. Participate in operational improvement initiatives and use core TPM methodologies to help

in identification of losses and their elimination through root cause analysis

5. Complete routine basic maintenance tasks (TPM AM steps 1-3) and changeovers to maximise machine

running times escalating non-standard equipment conditions

6. Support team by identifying improvement opportunities and raising issues to local leadership team

Core Activities

Follow all correct start up and shut down procedures. Have awareness and understanding of all potential risks associated with specific role.

Undertake regular behavioural safety observations and dialogues and timely completion of all associated

paperwork (near miss/safety tags/accident reports) to required standard. Complete any resulting actions allocated

Follow correct safety procedures at all times including ensuring the plant is correctly isolated and the

correct permits are in place before commencing any work on any machine (LOTO procedure)

Follow site waste management procedures and support energy and waste reduction activities

Maintain correct operational conditions and take corrective actions as required

Complete all agreed product quality testing, sampling and recording of results through the systems provided

Supply all materials (components, bulk product, packaging) to machines to ensure maximum

operational efficiency and minimise any losses

Maintain 5S standards in own area and support 5S improvement activities by identifying areas for

improvement

Undertake scheduled basic maintenance activities (e.g. applying cleaning, inspection, lubrication

standards to equipment) during planned maintenance slots and complete maintenance documentation required.

Changeovers - complete basic changeovers including associated washout, and sanitation procedures

Attend and contribute in daily review meetings and perform effective shift handovers (written and verbal). Contribute to line log books

Visually manage relevant production data and information and communicate and share all that is

relevant to colleagues in a timely and open manner

Assist team members and technical colleagues to improve machine and process efficiency using TPM methodology

Participate in TPM Improvement teams as required using range of core tools and techniques to solve

problems

Responsibilities

SAFETY

Understand and comply to all safety, health and environmental standards on site

Actively demonstrate and impress upon other team members the importance of behaving safely and responsibly looking after one another. Positively challenging any unsafe

behaviours or activities

Identify, propose and implement safety improvements to existing work practices

SERVICE

Know the daily production plan, taking appropriate action to safeguard completion

Attend to all line(s) in allocated area, supply all materials needed and operate machines to maximise running time. Escalate potential supply problems

Maintain hygiene and housekeeping standards by ensuring 5S systems are effectively deployed and complete all cleaning, inspection and lubrication schedules

Complete basic / routine product and equipment changeovers

Follow all quality procedures including routine testing and recording of performance data

SAVINGS

Control work in progress to minimise wastage and rework around the line(s) area and propose improvements to work practices to eliminate waste

Following standard operating procedures proposing and implementing improvements to deliver line efficiencies

PEOPLE

Contribute to effective individual and team working by enabling efficient handovers and clear communications with colleagues

Contribute fully to TPM improvement teams and activities

Independence Level / Reports to

Works under direct supervision and follows standard procedures to accomplish assigned tasks.

Experience / Education required

Education:

Good level of education required in both numeracy and literacy as well as communication skills in local language are necessary to perform effectively:

Written skills:

Ability to complete logs, worksheets and record information (including graphically) clearly and legibly

Verbal skills:

Ability to effectively express themselves to colleagues at all levels to explain work situations and issues and understand both written and verbal instructions

Computer literacy:

Competent in use of Microsoft office (PowerPoint, Excel and word). Ability to use E-mail, and manage all processes and procedures through use of electronic systems

Experience:

Demonstrated capability of working in a production environment which requires a disciplined, ordered approach with careful attention to standards of work and personal behaviour.

Experience internal candidate:

Relevant experience in Assistant Process operator role within Ecolab

Good understanding of TPM and use of basic associated tools and techniques

Experience external candidate:

Minimum 2 years relevant industrial experience in a production environment where you have demonstrated the above skills or relevant mechanical, electrical, process or chemical qualification and good understanding of TPM and experience in using basic associated tools and techniques.

Possible Future Career Paths

Technical Operator Production Team Coach

Warehouse Operator