Production Technician

Job number	4800BR
Job title	Production Technician
Location/City	Heidelberg
Appointment type	Permanent
Job purpose and key deliverables	Job Purpose To manage and utilise resources in order to produce high quality products at the lowest cost in time in the Manufacturing Department. Key Deliverables Ensure production target is achieved according to product and standards specifications to satisfy consumer requirements.  Ensure that production administration and quality procedures are followed according to prescribed standards.  Manage waste within agreed standards to constantly minimise production cost.  Ensure compliance with BAT, EH&S and local standards to minimise risk.  Execute daily and weekly maintenance according to BAT prescribed policies and procedures to optimise machine performance.  Attend to daily machine breakdowns according to BAT prescribed policies and procedures to optimise machine performance.  Execute stock taking as prescribed to ensure accurate figures for production planning.  Execute material tests in order to ensure that standards are met.  Follow Quality / operational Procedures and adhere to Quality & Housekeeping Standards  Participate in ISO and PI&T Audits for their area
Essential requirements	Knowledge, Skills & Experience Matric/Grade 12  Qualified Fitter & Turner. Millwright qualification would be an advantage  Minimum 3 years’ experience in a fast moving consumer goods environment, preferably related industry  Must have completed relevant training on the maintenance of manufacturing machines  Knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes and systems  Knowledge and understanding of improvement principles and practices  Knowledge and understanding of fault finding  Knowledge and understanding of quality systems and principles  Knowledge and understanding of measuring instruments  Knowledge and understanding of tools and equipment  Knowledge and understanding of maintenance and parts requirements  Knowledge and understanding of EH&S practices and principles  Trouble Shooting and Problem solving Skills  Good communication and interpersonal Skills  Good decision Making Skills  Good judgemental Skills
Desirable requirements
Working at BAT	British American Tobacco (www.bat.com) is a market leading, global organisation with a long, established history and a bright and dynamic future. Thanks to our people we have continued to deliver growth and exceed expectations in an increasingly complex and challenging marketplace. Our aim is to become the leading tobacco company in each of our markets by providing excellent products with confidence and responsibility expected of global consumer brands. If you have the talent and motivation to help us succeed you’ll find we are equally committed to helping you reach your full potential too.
Employing company	British American Tobacco South Africa
Removal Date	25-Jul-2014