OVERALL ACCOUNTABILITY:
This role is key in executing processes within the Yashili plant. In addition to being pivotal in delivering high quality product in line with the production schedule on a daily basis, the role holder is also expected to develop their skills and experience in the various support activities required to operate the plant successfully. The role is expected to work across various Yashili plant and support functions as and when required. The role must meet defined targets for production, quality, health & safety, and effective team performance.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Quality
• Ensure quality and food safety policies are adhered to.
• Conduct cleaning procedures to a high standard at the required frequency, in line with SOPs.
• Take samples in line with the defined sampling plan.
• Fill out all required documentation accurately and at the specified time.
• Maintain a high level of personal and plant hygiene.
• Ensure all, spec change and SKU change procedures are adhered to in line with SOPs.
Operational excellence
• Operate the plant to the highest possible efficiency, while meeting the required specifications and quality requirements.
• Follow the designated standard operating procedures without deviation.
• Take ownership of the assigned work area and take pride in the plant condition and performance
• Ensure the equipment is well maintained and cleaned to ensure reliability of the equipment.
• Actively seek understanding of the equipment to become the subject matter expert on the equipment in your area.
• Work actively to eliminate or reduce product and packaging losses.
• Assist in the development and review of standard operating procedures.
• Contribute to route cause analysis of plant or product related incidents.
• Participation in other continuous improvement related activities.
Communication
• To communicate any plant or product issues clearly and in a timely manner to the relevant stakeholders.
• Routinely follow the escalation matrix.
• Inform the shift manager of any deviation from running conditions/specifications without delay.
Other tasks
• Operate a forklift as required by your assigned role.
• Assist in routine maintenance and shutdown maintenance of the canning line.
• Issue permit to work for your assigned plant.
• Actively engage in training junior operators to increase their knowledge and understanding.
• Assist the Canning Production Manager to test new products and packaging on the line as required.
• Other duties as directed by the Shift Manager.
Do you think you could do this role? Check the requirements: Essential Relevant workplace experience in a canning plantManufacturing or processing environment experienceUnderstanding of lean manufacturing techniquesComputer literateWillingness to learnPreferred NCEA Level 4 Dairy Processing or equivalent qualificationInfant Formula/Nutritional powder canning plant operationProficient with ERP systemsThis role requires shift work, and all successful candidates will be required to pass a pre-employment medical and drug screening. How to Apply:Fill out the application form below.Click green button - Apply Now - to submit application.If the green button says - Continue Application Next Page - please ensure you complete the form on the next screen to complete your application. Important:Double check your email is entered correctly.Application updates are sent from Chilli Factor recruitment software.Please check your inbox (and junkmail) for application updates.Recruitment team may text message your mobile number to update you on your job application. Text response to us costs your normal text price. Option to use Txt Free Reply. Yashili is part of a major group that leads the dairy market in China. Our New Zealand plant located in Pokeno is less than an hour from Hamilton, 35 minutes from downtown Auckland, 20 minutes to Manukau City centre and 10 minutes from downtown Pukekohe.
Our purpose is to manufacture and supply nutritional formulated powders in our state-of-the-art manufacturing and canning plant which uses top-of-the-range technology and some of the finest automatic control and monitoring systems.
We are a multicultural team, passionate about what we do and how we do it. We recruit the cream of top talent from New Zealand and around the world. Being the best is what we ask of our people, who live and breathe our core values, Caring, Enthusiasm, Openness, Commitment and Agility. We care for one another, we are open to others and new ideas, we are committed to delivering our goals every day and we have a willingness to keep learning.
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