Production Technician

You will be responsible and accountable for ensuring smooth operation. Support and execute the activities required by the executives and management in their respective department for the plant operations to achieve Centre of Operational Excellence (COE).

Responsibilities:

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure the personal safety of the jobholder by the correct use of tools/equipment and wearing the safety accessories/equipment as supplied by the company.
• Ensure Housekeeping and maintenance (5S) modules are in place.
• Follow all good manufacturing practices (GMP’s) and enforce this practice within the team. Achieve full compliance to food safety management & hygiene systems & GMP audits and implementation rate.
• Ensure that products and goods manufactured meet quality standards obtainable in the industry and as KORE guideline. Conduct and monitor package verification and quality check, yield optimization checks for rejects/breakage/net content/Brix.
• Responsible & authorized to report if there is any found in systems/procedure/activities which affect the food safety and ensure appropriate corrective actions is taken.

Operational Key Duties

• Achieve shift detailed production plan targets in terms of schedule, output, quality, food safety, hygiene, cost and consumer complaints.
• Responsible for executing line operation startups, production/process shutdowns, cleaning and size changes. Production checklists are to be executed as per details in SOPs. Maintains good record keeping and retrieval.
• Perform change over efficiently with sufficient and correct material staged/prepared for the shift. All change parts, mold and tools must be kept in clean, good condition, organize and easy access for operation.
• Ensure performance data updated and maintain in monitoring system as assigned by business such as Line View, manual hourly report etc.
• Attend to BEC and COP activities on machineries or equipment as scheduled.
• Accountable to keep safe the lines equipment, change parts, production instrument and operational tools such as walkie talkie, transponder, tools and cleaning tools.
• Complete end of shift paperwork and submit all reports to senior technician for verification.
• Participate in Shift Review meetings on shift basis, Daily Management System (DMS), ensuring all KPIs are tracked and gaps are highlighted.

Maintenance

• Conduct operation of machinery or equipment to detect malfunctions (7 type of abnormality) and close 70% of abnormality finding. Participate in trouble shooting during shift operation. When required, escalating issues arising to superiors timely.
• Effectively operate machinery, performing troubleshooting when equipment issues occur and master at least one machine operation and willing to rotate/support when the other team member when required e.g. breaktime etc.
• Active participation in Plant Wide EDGE as per RACI (Responsible – Accountable – Consult – Inform) matrix in the pillar, and circle structure.
• Involve in weekly Preventive Maintenance (PM) activity.

Documentation & Reporting

• Production checklists are to be executed as per details in SOPs/OPLs. Maintains good record keeping and retrieval.
• Prepare/revise one-point lesson (OPL) or any document upon requested by production executive.

Communication

• Ensure all internal and external correspondence is in accordance with the Company requirements.
• Discuss with senior technician and production executive on production schedule, highlight if there is any concern on the production schedule and suggest for solution.
• Work closely with others function for improvement, complaint investigation, root cause analysis and etc. to achieve company objectives.

Requirements:

• Education:
  • Diploma in Technical field (food or related engineering) or equivalent; or
  • Vocational training or certification in manufacturing, food processing, or related field.
• Experience:
  • Fresh graduate from related courses; or
  • Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in food or beverage production.
  • Experience operating and maintaining production equipment and machinery.
• Skills:
  • Proficiency in operating various types of manufacturing equipment, such as mixers, fillers, and packaging lines.
  • Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills to address operational issues effectively.
  • Attention to detail and ability to conduct thorough quality control checks.
  • Knowledge of sanitation protocols and practices to maintain cleanliness and prevent contamination.
  • Basic understanding of safety regulations and practices in a manufacturing setting.
  • Good communication skills to collaborate with team members and report issues or findings accurately.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift and move heavy objects, typically up to 50 pounds.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and standing for extended periods.
  • Willingness to work in varying temperatures and conditions, including cold or humid environments.