PROCESS CONTROLLER – NAMIBIA DAIRIES (PTY) LTD 1014 views

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:
To oversee units of production such as pasteurization, homogenization, sterilization including freezing and storage of products. Attend to the primary process of milk, by-products, cream and juices and process according to recipes, set standards and work instructions, while adhering to Health & Safety and Hygiene principles. Adhere to Good manufacturing practices and ISO & Food safety standards to execute the production plan effectively and efficiently by communicating and executing production schedules, commit to continuously improving the current process, and give feedback on challenges, monitoring quality standards and ensure correct completion of documents while focusing on reducing waste. Ensure strict adherence to procedures to ensure product quality consistency and shelf life.

To lead the production team to execute the production plan effectively and efficiently by designing and communicating production schedules that aligns supply and downstream, monitoring quality standards in production and the overall supervision of production lines, including manpower, overtime and leave plans, to ensure that production targets are achieved in line with Good Manufacturing Practices and ISO Standards.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:
Inspect machinery and equipment before start-up and record results on production sheet.
Inspect silos and holding/mixing tanks and verify that CIP has been performed and record information.
Check that all flow meters are on Zero before pasteurization
Record temperatures of pasteurizer on production sheet and start the production process
Administer that the pasteurization process runs smooth and effectively
Check that silos do not run empty or tanks overflow
Take samples of butter fat to the lab for testing and record results
Adjust homogenizer to optimal pressure for milk and by-products
Accurately record pasteurization records on the production sheet and issue to Team Leader Processing
Conduct Evaluation of ingredients as per schedule
Assist NPD with new product development with recipe conception, measuring and evaluation
Assist NPD with the improvement of the recipes with alternative raw materials including plant -based
Assist NPD with recipe improvements and enhancements
Check that batches of cream are not mixed (new cream on top of old cream) based on FIFO principles.
Monitor the Production Cooler and ensure recon takes place to avoid raw material write off.
Take samples to laboratory for chemical and micro testing
Take samples as required by sampling plan or requested by laboratory
Clearly mark samples as per procedure
Conduct sensory test on the products before filling
Record all CIP/COP records on production sheet and issue to Team Leader processing
Record all pasteurizing records and ensure that they are signed off by Team Leader Processing

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:
B.SC. AGRICULTURE (FOOD SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY) Hons;
A minimum of 1 year working experience as pasteurizer operator in a Production Plant.

PREFERRED / ADVANTAGEOUS:
FMCG-specific experience.

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:
Assertive communication
Planning and organizing
Interpersonal skills
Attention to detail
Problem solving
Pro-active Thinking