Technical Operator – Blending

• Optimise and Support the Performance of all production lines

• Blending and Filtering Spirit according to Production Plans.

• Requisitioning and Planning for all Recipes required for Production.

• Ensure proper Management of spirits products packaging materials to prevent waste

• Carry out Deep Readings of all the Tanks to ensure accurate readings of Volumes at the Beginning of Every Shift.

• Offloading of Neutral Spirit Tanks and Ensuring Zero Leakages/Loss

• Ensure Blending Room activities are conducted under safe working environment to prevent accident.

• Carrying out Analytics for Neutral Spirits and Packaged Spirits to Ensure Compliance with Standards.

• Review and Update all Process Control Records as Required(OPQR and SICs)

• Update the Tier 1 Meeting Board with All KPIs at End of Shift.

• Ensure the Filter Press Machine is cleaned according to Required Standard.

• Participate in Tier 1 and sectional meetings.

• Support Production Teams and Ensure Smooth Operations

• Encourage operators to multi skill for flexibility and maintain good health.

• Ensure alcohol, DrinkiQ and other policies are enforced.

• Managing Operators and Cleaners within the Blending Room and ensure they are compliant.

• Understand and apply the procedures around emergency demand.

KPIs

• Availability of Packaged Blend for Bottling >95%

• Maintain Liquid within limits- Liquid Loss <0.1%

• Time Keeping and Attendance-100%

• Zero Consumer Complaints and Returns-0%

• Maintain and Adhere to Hygiene and House Keeping Standards>95%

• SIRC Raised>2 per Day

• Leadership Responsibilities:

• Structured and organized – able to handle time effectively and prioritize conflicting issues or activities.

• High integrity and discipline with the ability to meet strict deadlines

• Able to influence others

• Resilient and energetic

• Self-motivated

• Confidence to be proactive on solving production related problems by cross-functional dialogue.

• Able to lead, empower, inspire and motivate a team of spirits production and contractors/casuals.

• Clearly communicate plans and production schedules to all stakeholders timely.

• Relationships:

• Stores Assistant of raw and component materials

• Packaging Team to Ensure Adherence to Production plan and Give support

• Cleaners to Ensure Proper Hygiene of the process

• Quality team on quality of supplied production materials and finished products

• Spirits Production Manager for any Escalations and Consultations

• DHL to Ensure Raw Materials are Supplied on Time

Experience / skills required:

• Diploma in Science (Biological, Chemical and Food science & Technology)

• 2 years experience and Exposure preferably in FMCG industry.

• Computer literacy in Microsoft excel, word and PowerPoint.