Categories: Manufacturing, Production

Production Operator L3

Job Description

The Mop Operator perform as part of the shift team to ensure that safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping are maintained to the highest standards in an environment of continual improvement mindset and driving the highest standards in Manufacturing Excellent results.

In this role, you will:

• Complies with all safety rules, procedures and works instructions.

• Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene in the department and follow 5S Housekeeping principles.

• Operate the MOP of the asset to manufacture product according to specifications and to ensure quality compliance.

• Communicates with the rest of the team on what they need to do in order to keep the machine running in line with good run settings.

• Operate the asset at target speeds to achieve rate of operation targets.

• Controls the production process and correct the components phases to ensure product is produced within specification.

• Takes and checks samples of product regularly to ensure quality product is being produced. Takes necessary action if product is out of specification.

• Makes decisions on when to stop the machine when product is out of specification.

• Enter data on MES system continuously to monitor process and produce product within specification. Review of statistical data to support quality and OEE

• Continuous monitoring of MESS/ quality charts results and coordinating of relevant corrective actions

• Capture causes and reasons for delay as accurately as possible to effectively use this information for analysis and decision making on corrective and preventative actions.

• Comply with centerlining process and use digital tools to track and optimise performance.

• Knows and actively participate in all work and repairs which are carried out in his/her sector by the support teams.

• Reports and informs team leader of the maintenance and improvement required of his sector.

• Drives improvement on various assets in the Mill that will improve “stops, quality, safety, ROO and waste.

• Apply PDCA Methodology and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset

• During shift changes, communicates to the incoming operator all new

• occurrences, repairs, process changes and materials issues.

• Responsible to be signed off to be able to operate on any of the assets

About Us

Huggies®. Kleenex®. Cottonelle®. Scott®. Kotex®. Poise®. Depend®. You already know our legendary brands—and so does the rest of the world. In fact, 25% of people in the world use Kimberly-Clark products every day. We know that these amazing Kimberly-Clark products wouldn’t exist without our experts, like you. We’re also a team that truly cares about each other – kind of like a family but a productive and focused one. Employee research shows that our team members comes to work each day with confidence and security in knowing that their safety will never be compromised. We take pride in our ability to offer a healthy paycheck for a job well done and opportunities for our co-workers to develop their careers into new skills, roles, and schedules over time. There’s more than one way to create your future with our winning team. It’s all here for you at Kimberly-Clark; you just need to apply!

Led by Purpose. Driven by You.

About You

You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.

You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.

You’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following requirements: 

• Minimum Grade 12 and N4 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

• Minimum 3 years’ experience on high-speed production equipment.

And / Or

• Minimum Grade 12 and 5 years diaper, and or femcare/ pants experience with a proven track record in KPI delivery aligned with Kimberly Clark’s ways of working and values.

• A minimum of white / blue belt SS would be required to support our continues improvement journey and P2030 adoption.

• A minimum of 3 – 6  months acting in a MOP role, signed off competent by L&D on the skills matrix for MOP role and signed off Portfolio of Evidence will be required to be submitted to demonstrate competence.

• Computer  & Digital data Literate (MES/ OSI PI/ PASS)

To Be Considered 
 
Click the Apply button and complete the online application process. A member of our recruiting team will review your application and follow up if you seem like a great fit for this role. In the meantime, please check out the careers website.

And finally, the fine print…

For Kimberly-Clark to grow and prosper, we must be an inclusive organization that applies the diverse experiences and passions of its team members to brands that make life better for people all around the world.

We actively seek to build a workforce that reflects the experiences of our consumers.  When you bring your original thinking to Kimberly-Clark, you fuel the continued success of our enterprise. We are a committed equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, pregnancy, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this classification. Statements are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required for this position.

This role is available for local candidates already authorized to work in the role’s country only. K-C will not provide relocation support for this role. Employment is subject to verification of pre-screening tests, which may include drug screening, background check, and qualification check.

Primary Location

Cape Town Epping Plant

Additional Locations

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time