Manufacturing Associate

1. Ensuring that the material produced in the process area is packed as per the PepsiCo standards of packing parameters and quality
2. Ensuring compliance with the production and dispatch plans by minimizing breakdowns and wastages in the packing section
3. Ensuring proper maintenance and smooth functioning of the entire packaging machines/area.

• Supervising the packing of product to meet the daily and weekly targets in terms of quality, quantity & AVC
• Coordinating with RM/ PM Stores for obtaining packing material
• Coordinating with Engg. Stores to make auxiliary parts for machines available
• Ensuring maximum efficiency of the packing machines
• Minimize breakdowns & downtime in coordination with the Packing Engineer to minimize breakdowns and downtime
• Ensuring that the on line leakage and film wastage are within the AOP targets
• Maintaining a log of all the machine related problems that need to be rectified
• Leading and managing a motivated team of packing operators for ensuring harmony and good work environment in the packing section
• Deploying operators on specific workstations according to their capability
• Coordination with HR and Engg. Departments for improving operators machine competencies in order to minimize operator related wastage and maximize OEE the TPM way.
• Participate in packaging & quality wall & communicate action plan with the packing team
• Questioning non-improvement in Packaging & quality wall scores and non-compliance with the standard machine handling practices
• Troubleshooting and carrying out small repair jobs in case of minor problems in the packing machines
• Ensuring regular and timely clearing of hold material
• Housekeeping and maintenance of the packing section according to hygiene standards
• Ensuring that the waste film and rejected product is transferred to the designated location immediately
• Coordinating/participating with the engineering department in projects like installation of new machines
• Participating in various task force activities to contribute towards small and continuous improvements in the plant
• Packaging executive has to take up the shift maintenance of the machines and weighers along with the engg department
• Monitoring OEE and taking corrective actions to improve the efficiency of packaging lines
• Coaching the packing operators for efficient handling of packing machines and enabling their multiskilling
• Documenting the standard checks to be done regularly by operators to ensure efficient functioning of the machines
• Maintaining discipline at shop floor and handle grievances at their own level before they become a common cause
• Supporting the production manger in ensuring training plan compliance of employees
• Supporting the manager in benchmarking latest trends in production and packaging systems in the industry
• Training of operatives on Basic CLITA, activities of weighers and Bagmakers

Education:

• B. E ( Mechanical)/ Instrumentation/ Electrical/Electronics
• Desirable: Packaging Maintenance experience

Experience:

• Minimum experience of 3-4 years of working in a similar industry at the supervisory level
• Experience of handling packaging of perishable products
• Experience of handling automated packaging machines
• Exposure to manufacturing systems and shop floor culture.