SENIOR PASTA MAKER – Namib Mills 3 views

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure production targets are achieved safely, on time, and according to quality standards.
• Monitor and improve production efficiencies, throughput, and plant utilisation.
• Coordinate production activities to minimise downtime and maximise output.
• Ensure efficient waste control and reduction initiatives.
• Stand in for operational personnel when required.
• Conduct plant tours for visitors when necessary.
• Support new product development trials and implementation of new production parameters.
• Monitor and analyse production performance indicators (OEE, throughput, waste, downtime).
• Coordinate maintenance interventions with production requirements in collaboration with the Workshop Foreman.
• Ensure breakdowns and equipment malfunctions are addressed promptly.
• Assist with troubleshooting and root cause analysis of equipment failures.
• Monitor equipment performance and identify reliability improvement opportunities.
• Participate in maintenance planning, shutdowns, and preventative maintenance activities.
• Support implementation of reliability and asset improvement initiatives.
• Ensure general maintenance of plant buildings and equipment is conducted effectively.
• Ensure new employees receive proper training on equipment, procedures, and work instructions.
• Identify training needs and ensure training requirements are met.
• Continuously train, mentor, and coach employees to improve competence and performance.
• Develop existing and future supervisory staff.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Apply the company’s disciplinary code where appropriate.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a culture of continuous improvement.
• Support employee development and succession planning initiatives.
• Oversee stock control, material usage, and monthly stock takes.
• Coordinate production and maintenance schedules to ensure optimal resource utilisation.
• Ensure accurate receipt and dispatch of raw materials.
• Ensure the receipt of stock and required documentation is done in accordance with correct procedures.
• Ensure products comply with all specifications, customer requirements, and quality standards.
• Assist the Controller: Quality Assurance Pasta with the maintenance of the Quality Management System and Food Safety Management System.
• Handle customer complaints and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Participate in internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with ISO, HACCP, FSSC 22000, Health & Safety, and company requirements.
• Drive corrective actions resulting from audits, inspections, customer complaints, and non-conformances.
• Ensure departmental compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to ad hoc tasks as instructed by the Production Manager: Pasta or Senior Management.

Requirements

• Engineering Degree (Mechanical / Industrial / Electrical) (NQF 7) or
• Engineering Diploma (NQF 6) or
• Millwright, Electrician N6(NQF6)
• 5-8 years’ experience in pasta manufacturing.
• Minimum 3 years in a leadership role within the pasta manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in English, being bilingual will be highly advantageous.
• Must be able to work shifts, weekends, call outs, overtime and public holidays.
• Valid Code driver’s licence
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Knowledge of ISO, HACCP, FSSC 22000 and Health and Safety Standards.
• Eligibility to work in Namibia

How to Apply

Job Code: 193643