An excellent career opportunity exists for interested and qualified candidates to apply for the following position at Namib Mills (Pty) Ltd in Windhoek.


PRIMARY PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
To ensure high quality pasta production through effective control of production processes and supervision of staff.

KEY FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Control Production start-ups and stoppings: Flour system, water system, air compressor, chiller, and boiler, auxiliaries, preparing dies and dough, pre-heating and start-up of all pasta production lines with the correct recipes.
• Ensure production targets are achieved as per laid down quality standards.
• Ensure that products adhere to all quality & product requirements.
• Assist operator when necessary to start up and set up all packaging and bundling machines, identify and sort out packaging and bundling machine problems.
• Assist operator when necessary to check that the correct packaging material is used, best before dates on packets/bags, retention samples and check weights.
• Assist operator when necessary to start up and set up packet date printers, identify and sort out problems with date printers as well.
• Ensure unprinted bags, sellotape, sewing thread, printing foil, pallets, cleaning agents and administrative accessories are ordered timeously.
• Supervise and ensure cleaning is done as per schedule for the flour transfer plant, Pasta plant, regrind plant and packaging material stores in accordance with set standards.
• Ensure minor faults and breakdowns are reported timeously to Workshop.
• Ensure the production process is monitored in relations with production, quality and procedures.
• Ensure adherence to safety and hygiene standards for employees and visitors.
• Manage complete process from raw material throughout production and packaging.
• Ensure efficient waste control (Dough, pasta and packaging material).
• Ensure proper planning is done according to orders to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Quick and efficient reaction and correction of any alarms and stoppages.
• Immediately report production and packaging delays to Production Manager.
• Stand in as leave substitute whenever required by colleagues.
• Ensure staff complies with disciplinary code, company procedures, dress code and hygiene.
• Assist Senior Pasta Maker and Manufacturing Team Leader in delegating duties.
• Ensure staff is performing required duties in accordance with company requirements and safety standards.
• Ensure accurate monthly stock take.
• Assist Senior Pasta maker with training of LPM, Technical Controller, Controllers, Operators and General Labourers.
• Maintain and record ISO 9001, HACCP and FSSC 22000 procedures, reports and quality standards.
• Review production line recipes and updates in collaboration with Production Manager and Senior Pasta Maker.
• Carry out tasks given by Senior Pasta Maker, Manufacturing Team Leader and more superior staff.


MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR THIS POSITION:

• Relevant Diploma (NQF 6) with 1 year as an Assistant Pasta Maker or Technical Controller

OR

• Relevant Certificate (NQF 5) with 3 years as an Assistant Pasta Maker or Technical Controller

OR

• Grade 12 (NQF 4) with 5 years’ experience as an Assistant Pasta Maker or Technical Controller

OTHER

• Computer Literate
• Completion of In- House training
• Driver’s license (code B)
• Forklift Driver’s License
• Namibian citizen
• First Aid Certificate
• Fire Fighting Certificate
• Pesticide Application Certificate (Optional)
• Working knowledge of Windows based office systems such as Excel, Word and Outlook
• Proficient in English, being bilingual will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, HACCP and FSSC 22000
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, overtime and public holidays