Flavour Mixer Operator
Operations
Accountable for quality, standards, service and desired outputs within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. May be responsible for work of others. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional processes.
Job Purpose
Ensure syrups and flavours are processed timeously, in accordance with specific recipes, to enable production requirements.
Key Accountabilities and Outputs
Operating of Processes
Mix the required syrups for production according to the production plan
Conduct quality checks for all syrups made (odour and appearance)
Fill, complete and submit related paperwork (traceability, MRP, CIP, etc.)
Perform CIPs for tanks and associated equipment
Do basic maintenance on equipment (cleaning and lubrication) according to schedule
Do housekeeping in accordance with 5S and GMP rules
Daily stock count
Operate flavour room machinery in a safe and efficient manner
Operate the forklift
Coach and train new personnel
Attend meetings and present to management in the absence of the Team Leader
Report and escalate breakdowns for speedy repairs
Stand in when the Team Leader is not available
Work alone as well as in a team
Be responsible for driving own development
Documentation as per QMS
Waste management
Level 1 Maintenance
Autonomous maintenance level 1-4
Cleaning in Process
Machine process specific
Fault Diagnosis and Repair, Root Cause Analysis (5Y)
• Breakdown management
• Time to detect, time to correct
Housekeeping (5S)
• General cleaning standards obtained and sustained
First-Level Maintenance and Equipment Care
• Conduct routine equipment inspections before start-up and during operation.
• Clean, inspect and lubricate equipment in accordance with the approved maintenance schedule.
• Identify abnormal noise, vibration, temperature, leakage, damage or equipment performance.
• Perform minor adjustments and basic first-level maintenance tasks within the employee’s training
and authorisation.
• Report and escalate equipment defects or breakdowns promptly.
• Assist the Technical team during planned maintenance, where required.
• Complete the relevant inspection and maintenance records.
• Conduct routine inspections of pumps, stirrers, valves, hoses and seals, and identify and report any
visible leaks or defects.
• Cleaning and lubrication tasks listed in the autonomous-maintenance schedule.
Health, Safety, Quality and FSSC 22000
• Ensure adherence to FIFO and FEFO principles
• Maintain a safe work environment
• Maintain a healthy work environment
• Complete IMS (Integrated Management System) documents
• Adhere to all Food Safety Standards and report on all Food Safety Management System issues to the
Food Safety Team
• Ensure Operational Prerequisite Programs (OPRP 2, OPRP 3 & OPRP 4) are measured, monitored anverified at predetermined frequencies as per the SOP
Qualifications and Experience
Qualification
• Grade 12
Experience
• 6 months' syrup manufacturing experience
• 1 year's experience in the beverage industry
Core / Technical Business Knowledge
• Technical skills
• Fault finding skills (low level)
Key Qualities
Communication
• Routine communication in connection with instructions, requests or normal work tasks
Problem Solving
• Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause
and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and
an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem.
Relationships Maintained
• Others in own work area
Behavioural Competencies
Accountability
• Takes on responsibility and accountability for tasks and actions.
Collaboration
• The ability to understand people and their motivations, build good relationships with them, and
achieve results through the efforts of others as well as your own.
Decision Making
• Make timely, informed decisions that consider the facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
