L1 Operators Canelands

Job Description

Designation: SC PLANT OPERATOR

Reporting To: Team Leader / Shift Supervisor

Skip Level :Reporting Plant Manager

Function: Manufacturing

Location:Durban South Africa

ABOUT UPL:

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the worlds long-term food supply. Winning farmers hearts across the globe while leading the way with innovative products and services that make agriculture sustainable UPL is the fastest-growing company in the industry. Our successes in the field add up to powerful financials. UPL delivers results from protecting crops that translate into attractive investor value. Based on the recognition that humankind is one community UPLs overarching commitment is to improve areas of its presence workplace and customer engagement.

Our purpose is OpenAg. An agriculture network that feeds sustainable growth for all. No limits no borders.

We are one team for maximum impact. One team with shared goals. We have a laser-like focus on what our customers need and want on anticipating their future needs and on how we can create innovative solutions and experiences for them. We think outside the box and go beyond our comfort zone. We believe in agility we mix the power of speed with structure from process. And wherever we can we always believe in having fun

Role Summary

Formulation of different AI whilst adhering to UPL BOM procedures handling of dangerous goods including flammables and hazardous maintain accuracy and efficiency of processes - OEE CCP RFT SHEQ5S YIELDS ATTAINMENT and deliver daily production targets as per scheduled daily plan.

Role Responsibilities

Operates NON-PRESSURISED VESSEL ON ANALOGUE CONTROLS

Safe handling of hazardous and flammable materials focused on a sequence of activities within a routine (PSD conditioning formulation and packing).

Overlooking Packing Assistant activities optimise trouble shoot within his/her work centre.

Responsible for process efficiencies on allocated work centre - (P v A OEE CCP RFT Production yields Inventory accuracy.

Assist in troubleshooting and resolving minor operational issues in collaboration with the Team Leader or Maintenance team.

Ensure quality assurance in line with UPL standards and oversee Line operators assigned to the relevant work centre activities optimise trouble shoot and mentor.

Ensure full participation and adherence to all SHEQ and 5S Standards in work area.

Sampling procedure (To negotiate) Sampling its part of manufacturing operator responsibility

Adherence to formulating Sampling procedure as per batch sheet.

Requesting raw material requesting raws weighing reconcile and reweigh

Forklift operate (Only Licenced operator is permissible to operate)

Record production data accurately including quantities quality check and equipment status

Packing of finished goods AIs as per production (SOP)

Responsible for operating semi-automated filling machine and ensure correct GHs labelling of product from the packing lines

First line maintenance

Transfer Flexible lines stripping for washing / Change overs

Filter pot stripping for washing

Online Y- strainer stripping for cleaning

Breaking of accessible vacuum lines for product change over.

Bag house cleaning

Clearing of system blockages

Assist maintenance with lines stripping during breakdown and change overs

Cleaning of mill out let product sieve

Training Matrix:

Functional Area 1 Functional Area: EG: Manufacturing & Facilities Recruitment Sales accounting creditors general legal taxation etc

Manufacturing: Team interaction and giving guidance to junior operator ensuring high performance culture - attend and actively participate on toolbox talk MDI forums BBS forums coaching.

Functional Area 2 Functional Area: EG: Manufacturing & Facilities Recruitment Sales accounting creditors general legal taxation etc

Warehouse: Liaise with Warehouse personnel on material requirements as instructed by the Plant Management

Functional Area 3

Team leader Supervisor maintenance QC QA HSE planning

Responsibility Weightage and % of Time Spent Matrix

Responsibility Weightage % of Time Spent

Manufacturing 80 60%

Warehouse 5 10%

Maintenance 5 10%

Quality Control 5 10%

Health Safety & Environment 5 10%

Financial Accountability

No batch rejects

No Product Cross Contamination (Internal / External)

Strict adherence to timekeeping

Strategic: None

Number of Direct Reports: None

Number of Indirect Reports: Packing Assistants

Internal Stakeholders

Stakeholder 1

Maintenance

Quality Control

Quality Assurance

Health Safety and Environment

External Interactions

None

Knowledge Skills and Experience Required

Technical Requirements:

Matric as minimum

3 month on the job training

3 years plant operations

Behavioural Requirements

Team player

Technical and innovation thinking

Attention to detail

Organised

Systematic

Problem solving ability

Good Communication skills

Behavioural-Based safety (BBS).

UPL Competencies

Adaptability & Resilience

Recognizes and is open to changing circumstances and alters behavior and scales up as necessary; increases personal awareness and appreciation of individual and cultural differences to create an open inclusive and accepting workplace

Entrepreneurial Mindset

Has a creative mindset and ability to think holistically takes calculated risks and maximizes opportunities

Results Orientations

Acts pursues goals with persistence and achieves results; communicates goals and vision to the team to drive enthusiasm and ambition

Execution Excellence

Enhances the speed of execution and builds efficiency in processes systems and people; has sharp focus on quality-orientation

Strategic Orientation

Demonstrates knowledge of the social economic and environmental factors and how they impact the business. Identifies key issues that could impact the business and develops strategy through an analytical lens / design thinking

Building Teams and Talent

Empowers colleagues through knowledge sharing and delegation quickly establishing rapport; provides recognition for achievements and accomplishments