Back End Operator Maintainer

**Reporting to** - Shift Manager

**Purpose of the role**:

- Process and Equipment in Backend Area
- Input material, finished product, packaging material
- All equipment, process and QC parameters in the plant
- To work as part of a shift team in the manufacturing area

**Essential Responsible Areas**
- To follow and maintain organization’s SOPs and safe working practices.
- To operate Palletizer, Strappers, Wrappers and backend equipment as allotted and ensure proper operation with Safety, Quality and with rated speed.
- Comply with any legal, environmental and safety, BRC requirements and/or checks
- Lead in operating with a high level of efficiency, integrity and enthusiasm, striving to achieve excellence in all endeavours.
- To actively participate in companies Continuous Improvement initiatives e.g. Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, SMED, 5 S, ISO, etc..,
- Responsible for timely and accurate accident investigations in accordance with company procedures
- Responsible for Hazard analysis and corrective actions in timely manner
- Near miss reporting.
- To maintain the equipment within their area of responsibility in such a condition that quality standards are maintained.
- To carry out the required checks within their area of responsibility as stipulated to QC standards.
- To take the necessary corrective actions and report the non-conformities to the Supervisor and the relevant depts.
- To maximize production and minimize spoilage during the manufacturing process.
- To carry out the necessary safe repairs to equipment as and when required.
- To carry out the set up checks that may follow maintenance work.
- To report potential problems to the Shift Manager or relevant Dept. Heads.
- To maintain the housekeeping in a satisfactory and safe condition within his area of work throughout the plant. Maintain housekeeping to the standard defined in the Housekeeping and Hygiene procedure.
- On maintenance days, carry out the repairs, preventive maintenance, etc as directed by the Supervisor or any other official including but not limited to from Engineering Dept.
- Fork truck driving (when licensed and authorized); line duties i.e.: scrap bins, warehouse duties i.e.: stacking pallets or loading lorries, depal servicing and offloading incoming materials.
- Reworking HFI pallets, and re-sampling of HFI pallets
- Assisting in the maintaining of the production flow throughout the manufacturing process.
- To promote quality improvement and preventative actions by involvement in continuous improvement activities to meet the key performance objectives and targets.
- To undergo training as per company requirement
- To conduct and participate in various audits as per company requirements.
- Attend / participate and contribute in various committees such as safety, housekeeping, works committee, Kaizen events

**Professional & Education Qualification**
- Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical engineering or ITI any trade
- 4+ years relevant experience in production and maintenance activity

**Knowledge & Skill**
- Must be able to work shifts and able to work extended hours on occasions when required.
- Computer literacy and the ability to generate reports. Ability to read, understand and develop engineering drawings.
- Analytical skills to interpret numerical data.
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices.
- Basic mechanical knowledge required
- Basic measuring equipment knowledge
- Good computer skills - ability to manage via computerized data
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety work practices
- Manufacturing background in a high speed, high volume continuous process