Manufacturing Specialist

Description

• Ensure efficient operations at Polana Pasta Manufacturers to achieve on-time, on-target and quality output through continuous problem-solving and improvement by identifying and addressing root causes and implementing preventive measures.

Duties

• Identify and implement efficient waste control measures
• Develop best practices, routines and innovative solutions to improve production rates and quality of output
• Assist in developing new products and setting up new production parameters
• Generate and update work instructions and process documents as required
• Develop new and existing staff and continuously train staff where necessary
• Plan and coordinate maintenance interventions with production requirements, in collaboration with the Foreman: Workshop and Controller: Administration
• Continuously identify improvement opportunities and ensure their effective implementation
• Ensure breakdowns and equipment malfunctioning are attended to speedily by production and maintenance staff, assist where necessary
• Continuously assess and improve the efficiencies of the production plant and processes and ensure production targets are met
• Accurately identifying training needs
• Assist Quality Assurance with the maintenance of the Quality Management and Food Safety systems
• Handle customer complaints and corrective actions as per the Quality Management System

Requisites

• Engineering degree (Mechanical, Industrial, or Electrical) (NQF 7) with 2-3 years relevant experience
• OR:
• Engineering Diploma (NQF 6) with 5 years relevant experience
• OR:
• Millwright, Electrician N6 (NQF6) with 5 years relevant experience
• Managerial experience will be advantageous
• Valid Namibian driver’s License
• Computer literate with a good mastering of the Microsoft Office suite
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Namibian citizen
• Must be willing and able to work shifts, weekends, call-outs, overtime and public holidays
• Knowledge of ISO, HACCP and Health and Safety standards will be advantageous

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Namib Mills is an equal opportunity employer
• Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply
• Only applications with this subject line will be considered
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• The Company offers in return; a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits which are market related
• CVs (not larger than 2MB) can be forwarded

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to hr3@namibmills.com.na with the Subject line “NMPP150524 – Manufacturing Specialist"