Job Description

Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondel?z International?

Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It With Pride.

This is a leadership role where you will own the technology, maintenance, process and setting for the equipment for the line. You will possess deep expertise and will be viewed as the technology expert of the line/s.

How you will contribute

You will:

Partner & enable the line leader(s) to deliver the SQCDSM targets-Safety, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Sustainability & Morale for the lines, to ensure Process stability; Participate in the DMS- Daily Management systems meetings at the shift and line level Own the technology and process and centerline settings for the equipment and process and has deep technical mastery of the process and equipment; own the Progressive maintenance systems and work processes and the Progressive Maintenance Key Performance Indicators for the line/s along with Centerline Management systems; owns the Repairs & Maintenance budget of the line Develop, own and execute the line/s preventive and time-based maintenance systems and plans and builds capability of the team to execute themselves; Build (spends at least 50% of time) technical and maintenance skills of the technicians working in the shifts, so that they are able to operate and maintain their equipment themselves; be part of the PM Pillar, own all PM systems and work process at the line level and lead some of them at the department level Partner with the Asset and Reliability team for system improvement and execution of special maintenance tasks; be responsible for Change Management on the line/s, localization of spares and proper break-down analysis and R&M cost reduction for the line/s; represent the department/line/s as the site technology owner in the regional and global technology forums Assist in VSU for the new initiatives and enables the VSU team; help the line leader in internal and external benchmarking and reapplication; be the subject matter expert on one of the component categories and will be a trainer of PM related subjects for the plant

What you will bring

A desire to drive your future and accelerate your career. You will bring experience and knowledge in:

Advanced knowledge (including AM-Autonomous Maintenance Step 4 systems & Progressive Maintenance Step 3) & skill to maintain the dedicated equipment(s)at basic conditions independently, including the execution of AM & PM (BD-Breakdown maintenance, planned maintenance) standards on dedicated equipment(s) and TPM - Phase 3 & 4 tools problem solving tools. The capability to lead a Role for the Line. Qualify and coach the next level SWP owners and drive the common opportunity areas across the line in PDCA-Plan Do Check Adjust approach The capability to work as the Line Leader, developing and aligning goal/master plan for the line, deploying and managing IDP for the members, coaching team members on their performance management and career development

More about this role

What you need to know about this position:

As a Technical Operator you will contribute towards the above by actively participating in the manufacturing process.

Please note that you will be required to work shifts.

What extra ingredients you will bring:

In line with the job purpose, key outputs of this job will entail but not limited to the following:

Co-ordination of all equipment/machinery within the department, including cleaning of equipment (preparing, stripping, cleaning, and re-assembling), set-up, starting, operating, monitoring, adjustment, shutting down of equipment and leading changeovers. First line maintenance and troubleshooting to identify equipment/machinery problem/s and identification of cause/s, optimizing machine performance and planning maintenance events. Conducting Safety audits, Completing all worksheets and documentation, i.e., job cards, OEE sheets, production sheets, Quality process sheets, safety sheets, etc. Monitoring of compliance to Hygiene, Safety, Quality and Housekeeping standards in the manufacturing of product and handling product and equipment changeovers where appropriate. Planning daily production by checking and confirming resource availability, requisitioning material, and consumables according to plan and running to plan per day. Participating in all improvement initiatives (continuous improvement CI), Ensuring that you have an efficient team by participating in annual performance reviews, ensuring skills transfer through training and coaching, and mentoring of your team

Education / Certifications:

To succeed in this role, it is expected that the ideal candidate will have:

An

essential pre-requisite

to your application will be your Grade 12, "old" Std 10 NQF level 3 or Equivalent (i.e.,

demonstrated ABET 5 - Literacy and Numeracy - levels

).

Millwright

background is a must.

Trade Certificate

will be advantageous. Candidates will be required to enroll and compete the internal Technical Operator training program to Level 3. Successful completion of this program is a pre-requisite to being appointed in the role. Preference will be given to those applicants who are either in possession of/ or studying towards a

mechanical and / or electrical qualification

(NQF level 5)

Essential

to attaining this appointment will also be your demonstrated assessed

mechanical / technical aptitude

(required to carry out this job function).

Essential

to attaining this appointment will also be your demonstrated assessed Certainly, desirable would be your previous knowledge and experience in related Safety, Quality (HACCP, ISO) standards and your previous assessed competence and/or experience in a FMCG process/operation. Applicants MUST be willing to undergo comprehensive assessment. - Results of these assessments will be used as part of selection criteria & any feedback/results will be available to any applicants who undergo same Computer literacy

Job specific requirements:

Participate in the IL6S programme Independent worker Problem Solving Conflict Management Decision making skills Written communication skills Ethics and values Ability to 'Think on feet' Display influential, accountable, and adaptable behavior. High drive

Travel requirements:

Work schedule:

Shift


No Relocation support available
Business Unit Summary


Mondel?z International's Sub Saharan Africa Business Unit is made up of three key focus areas namely Southern Africa, West Africa and the Rest of Africa Markets.The Business Unit is home to approximately 1000 Makers and Bakers who strive to bring only the best quality and loved brands to our consumers. Mondel?z International in Sub Saharan Africa is proud to house global legacy brands including Cadbury Dairy Milk, Oreo, Halls and Bournvita, together with local jewels such as Cadbury LunchBar, Chappies, TomTom and Dentyne.The Business Unit's Markets have consistently been awarded Top Employer certification, and has been recognised as a Top Employer in Africa.
Mondel?z International is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation or preference, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


Job Type


Regular
Manufacturing core
Manufacturing

Job Details

Title

Technical Operator

Function

Manufacturing

Date

2/26/2025

Job ID

R-131211

Work Schedule

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Location

Port Elizabeth, South Africa