Packaging Process Artisan

• The key purpose of this role is to operate the process area according to work instructions, the execution of non- destructive quality checks and carrying out of routine maintenance.
• The process artisan has a primary focus on the asset care activities of the team.

Key Roles and Responsibilities
Operating & Process Control:

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or
• opportunities timeously
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
• Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected
• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks

Maintenance of Plant & Equipment:

• Carry out in-depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules
• supplied by the maintenance planner
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule. Where routine maintenance reveals larger
• problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated to the team leader
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days
• This work must be executed in support of the maintenance support team and in accordance with the schedule issued by the
• maintenance planner
• Taking part in maintenance postmortems
• This must be done in support of maintenance specialist support
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance
• Where trends indicate the existence of underlying problems, corrective action must be Quality Control and Analyses taken
• This corrective action may involve the SBU, the maintenance controller or maintenance support
• When operating, the process artisan must carry out the non-destructive quality checks and analyses
• The list of checks to be carried out are contained in the work instructions
• Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system
• Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques
• If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction

Communication:

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions. Where FFA's have been initiated, the processartisan may be asked to participate
• Making use of relevant communication media e.g. shift logbook to stay informed and inform others of issues

Problem Solving:

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques e.g. 5y, quick fix routines etc. then identify and correct the problem
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated
• Continuous Improvement: Using run/control charts and trend analysis, to identify sources of waste and variation in the process
• Using short stop analysis, Pareto charts and other tools seek to identify opportunities to simplify activities
• Where improvement opportunities have been identified, these must be recorded on the team gap list
• The process artisan should involve other team members in evaluating opportunities and call-in specialist resources to assist if required

Key Attributes and Competencies:

• Ability to solve problems on FMCG machines
• Ability to communicate technical knowledge to operation staff improving their skills sets
• Ability to train, coach and mentor operation staff on ATO and 5’s principles
• Ability to optimize usages and reduce wastage with permanent solutions
• Interpersonal skills
• Work in Teams and Collaborate
• Strong self-management practices
• Ability to problem solve using basic problem-solving tools 5 why; fishbone and involved in high level problem solving to identify root causes and loop closures – AB Reports, SDCA, PDCA
• Ability to reduce machine downtime to minimum while ensuring all problems have permanent solutions
• Ability to analyse various graphical data and open gaps to improve performance
• Ability to identify non-standard work and tag the defects with root causes
• Ability to identify required spares for restorations tasks and communicate with suppliers for the best possible price thus showing savings on ZBB
• Ability to be able to use electronic communication devices e.g. Tablets, laptops and other devices to help you understand the specific machines in more detail
• Ability to understand camera technology and different type of algorithms
• Ability to understand software, bus systems Asibus, Profibus, Canbus, Ethernet, Ethercat only for Electrical and Instrument
• Always looking for opportunities to improve MTTB and shorten MTTR
• Ability to communicate well
• Must be a team player
• Ability to adhere to instructions, work in shifts with minimum supervision and action oriented
• Sober mind, self-starter, physically fit and honest

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum of HND/BSC in Electrical/Electronics Engineering
• Minimum of 2 years working experience in Manufacturing.