L2 Operators Canelands

Job Id: 13481

City:

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

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Department: Operations

Function: Manufacturing

Employee Type: Permanent Full Time

Seniority Level: Entry level

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Description:

Job Description

Job Title Operator

Designation EC / SL Operator

Reporting To Team Leader

Skip Level Reporting Plant Manager

Function Manufacturing

Location Canelands

ABOUT UPL:

UPL is focused on emerging as a premier global provider of total crop solutions designed to secure the world’s long-term food supply. Winning farmer's 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, UPL’s 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, SHEQ,5S, yields attainment and deliver daily production targets as per scheduled daily plan.

Role Responsibilities

Operate and monitor designated equipment and machinery, ensuring proper functioning and adherence to standard operating procedures (SOPs).

Record production data accurately, including quantities, quality checks, and equipment status.

Perform routine checks and maintenance on equipment to ensure operational effectiveness, including PvA, 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 operator’s 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.

Permit issue inclusive of planned work risk assessment .

Adherence to formulating Sampling procedure as per batch sheet.

Ensure required raw material requested and prepared / stagged as per formulating batch sheet.

Requesting raw material

Forklifts operate (Only Licenced operator is permissible to operate)

Packing of finished goods AI’s 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

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 standard 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

90

60%

Warehouse

10

10%

Maintenance

10

10%

Quality Control

10

10%

Health Safety & Environment

10

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: Line Operator

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

Minimum Level 1: Chemical 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

Customer Centricity

Understands the customer needs and pain points, fulfills the needs and expectations by focusing on creating value for customers.