Role Purpose:
Reporting to Fawema Operator, the purpose of the job holder is to ensure seamless packaging line execution by maintaining high standards of product quality, safety, and GMP compliance, accurately recording operational data, and achieving daily volume targets.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Packing Line Execution
Achieve set production targets for the assigned line, consistently attaining a minimum of
85% of planned production volume
.
Ensure effective shift continuity by conducting a physical line handover and documentation.
Maintain shift discipline by strictly commencing packing operations following the stipulated 30-minute break period.
Quality Control & Verification
Conduct and accurately record check-weight verifications at
10-minute intervals
before and throughout the packing process to ensure strict compliance with product weight specifications.
Verify product identification and date coding at
30-minute intervals
, ensuring correct stamped dates, proper baler usage, and adherence to approved product changeover procedures.
Inspect packed product quality continuously, ensuring uniform packet folding/sealing and complete, consistent glue application across packet folds.
Housekeeping
Maintain strict Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards across the assigned line following every product changeover and at shift close.
Account for all packaging materials (balers, packets, tickets, consumables) through accurate shift-wise counting, reconciliation, and recording.
Ensure proper Sanitation of equipment through the deep cleaning process
Conduct equipment and process inspection for traces of infestation
Ensure AM and PM support in regard to equipment maintenance-Improve access to hidden areas
Machine Safety & Autonomous Maintenance
Accurately document all production downtime, line stoppages, durations, and underlying reasons during the shift.
Perform basic Autonomous Maintenance (AM) tasks, including routine cleaning, inspection, lubrication, and defect identification on packing machinery.
Ensure machine safety mechanisms (doors, guards, safety switches) are strictly operational and never bypassed.
Promptly escalate machine faults, maintenance needs, or safety risks to designated operators or supervisors.
Continual Improvement Initiatives
Improve operational efficiencies through PaTaMu
Identify process challenges & use PDCA to address bottlenecks
Participate in planned trainings to enhance competences
Participate in the Monthly HK Performance Reviews with the supervisor
Support activities around Unga’s culture code – FIRST.
Participate in organizing site events and initiatives as guided.
Leadership & Accountability
Participate in the F2F discussion through accountability meetings
Participate in the coaching and mentoring process for palletizers and tapers
Ensure effective communication
Ensure Process ownership
Ensure issues brought forward are resolved and escalated on time
Job Requirements
Minimum Requirements
:
Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
Minimum three (1) years of work experience in FMCG.
Experience in Machine Operations and Maintenance
Experience in grain processing industry
Good understanding of Autonomous Maintenance (AM)
Trouble shooting skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office
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