Back End Operator Cum 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