{"id":16689,"date":"2025-08-18T12:02:22","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T12:02:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/job\/leading-hand-plant-operator-pnp-plant\/"},"modified":"2025-09-02T00:24:14","modified_gmt":"2025-09-02T00:24:14","slug":"leading-hand-plant-operator-pnp-plant","status":"expired","type":"job_listing","link":"https:\/\/jobs.dataaxisnode.com\/southafrica\/?post_type=job_listing&p=16689","title":{"rendered":"Leading Hand \n\n\n            \n\n            \n            Plant Operator PNP Plant"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Job Description\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible for making batches of in-specification products.<\/p>\n<p>Required outputs:\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Receiving, Storage &amp; Issue of Raw Materials Associated with Relevant Plant:<\/p>\n<p>\tResponsible for making job cards and checking that the correct raw materials are received as per relevant job cards.<br \/>\n\tCo-ordinate other relevant parties, i.e. raw materials, planning, etc in order to expedite production of product batches.<\/p>\n<p>Plant Duties:<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure production vessels and pipes are drained\/cleaned prior to manufacturing, i.e. avoid cross contamination of products.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that manufacturing instructions (SOP\u2019s) are followed.<br \/>\n\tFollow laid down operating Works Instructions for the operation of plant equipment.<br \/>\n\tComplete appropriate log sheets where\/when applicable.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that product samples as per sampling instructions are taken.<br \/>\n\tRequired to drive a forklift and to maintain medical fitness to drive a forklift in order to successfully renew the forklift driver\u2019s license annually.<br \/>\n\tMeet production\/packaging quality standards as specified by the incumbent\u2019s Production Plan.<br \/>\n\tComplete relevant quality control schedules and report quality control problems to the<\/p>\n<p>Team Leader.<\/p>\n<p>\tAdhere to laid down company rules and regulations.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that the plant is always clean and in a safe condition at all times.<br \/>\n\tWork in other work areas other than the incumbent\u2019s normal work area as directed by the Team Leader.<br \/>\n\tWhen production demand drops required to carry out other ad hoc tasks as directed by Management.<br \/>\n\tAssist with stock takes.<br \/>\n\tAssist Management with problem solving tasks.<br \/>\n\tReport all non-conformance issues to Management.<br \/>\n\tSign all relevant areas on job cards pertaining to the incumbent\u2019s level of authority.<br \/>\n\tAttend retraining on all relevant plant Works Instructions, SOP\u2019s for the areas under the incumbent\u2019s control every 2 years.<br \/>\n\tAssist with conducting of planned job observations (PJO\u2019s) on all the Works Instructions and SOP\u2019s on other areas not under the incumbent\u2019s control.<\/p>\n<p>Maintenance:<\/p>\n<p>\tEnsure that machinery\/equipment is kept in good and safe working conditions.<br \/>\n\tIdentify and maintain stocks of critical spares for the incumbent\u2019s plants.<br \/>\n\tEnsure that maintenance costs on the plants under the incumbent\u2019s areas of responsibility are kept to a minimum.<br \/>\n\tReport all equipment breakdowns to the Production Manager after submitting maintenance job card to the Maintenance Dept.<br \/>\n\tInitiate ordering of spares via the Production Manager.<br \/>\n\tSupervise maintenance contractors ensuring that maintenance jobs are effectively completed.<br \/>\n\tMinimise downtime by reporting breakdowns and ensuring repairs are carried out timeously.<br \/>\n\tCo-ordinate preventative maintenance systems for equipment under the incumbent\u2019s control.<br \/>\n\tResponsible for day-to-day maintenance of the plant\/equipment under the incumbent\u2019s control.<\/p>\n<p>Research &amp; Development:<\/p>\n<p>\tWork with\/assist R&amp;D personnel on the production of trial batches of new products on plants under his control.<\/p>\n<p>Ad hoc tasks:<\/p>\n<p>\tOn occasion is required to carry out miscellaneous legal ad hoc tasks for which the incumbent is competent as instructed by the Team Leader.<\/p>\n<p>Qualifications &amp; Experience\u00a0\u00a0 \u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\tMatric \/ Grade 12.<br \/>\n\tDiploma or certificate in chemical plant operations related courses advantageous<br \/>\n\tAble to drive a forklift, be medically fit to drive a forklift and be in possession of a valid forklift driver\u2019s license. 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