Reference: 11056 MLRConsultant: Michelle le Roux Job Description Process Integrity: Ensure all products meet quality standards by strictly applying process controls and documenting results per QC procedures. Defect Management: Proactively identify the root causes of quality defects and implement immediate corrective actions. Operational Excellence: Operate all equipment and ensure it is operated according to verified SOPs. Monitor progress against the daily/shift plan and initiate problem-solving to ensure targets are met. Cost Efficiency: Minimize rework and waste through the effective allocation of resources and precise equipment setups, adjustments, and changeovers. Preventative Maintenance (PM): Execute and responsible for all PM and basic maintenance tasks, including cleaning, lubrication, and scheduled inspections. Maintenance Planning: Assist in the development and planning of maintenance schedules; interpret maintenance history to refine the current program. Breakdown Response: Serve as the first responder for machine failures. Perform repairs within your competency level and coordinate with the broader maintenance department for complex repairs. Data Integrity: Capture accurate data regarding equipment performance, downtime, and failure trends. Provide actionable feedback to the maintenance department on repair effectiveness. Team Leadership: Lead your crew according to Secondary Production Operating Principles to optimize Quality, Speed, and Cost (OEE). Competency Development: Provide on-the-job training and coaching to ensure a highly competent and motivated workforce. Resource Planning: Plan daily manpower requirements to ensure optimal resource utilization. Performance & Relations: Manage employee relations effectively and apply performance management standards to maintain a high-performing culture Qualifications Minimum of 5 years of experience, similar role, PC, machine operator, junior pc, production line manager or in a bottling environment is essential. Technical Background: A formal trade/artisan qualification is required. You must possess deep knowledge of machinery to minimize losses/write-offs and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE). Leadership: Demonstrated previous experience in leading and managing a team in a manufacturing/production setting. Problem Solving: Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to troubleshoot technical and operational bottlenecks. Soft Skills: Strong interpersonal skills, capable of managing team dynamics and communicating technical issues clearly to management How to Apply Email your comprehensive CV to If you are already registered, please forward your CV and the relevant reference number to the consultant with whom you are currently registered in order to avoid duplicity on our system. We reserve the right to only conduct interviews with candidates of choice. Applicants who have not received feedback within 30 days from the closing date must please accept their application as unsuccessful. #J-18808-Ljbffr