The Ugandan Jobline

Job Title:   Spray Dryer Specialist  

Organisation: Aldelia Uganda

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

About the Company:

Aldelia is a global leading human resources company founded in 2005 and specialised in recruitment, outsourcing and payroll management services to blue-chip multinationals and fast-growing SMEs. The group operates in more than 30 countries across all industries and disciplines on four continents. Our mission is to create a better future for people by delivering compliant, world-class and innovative HR solutions to the companies and communities we serve.

Job Summary:  The overall purpose of the job is to assist the production team in completing pre-operational checks on equipment, review components of raw materials and the finished product, troubleshoot and resolve any issues along the production line processes and operate the dryer machine.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Review the daily production plan and assess all materials requirements with the Production Manager.
• Operate the dryer, monitor gauge readings, take readings from evaporator machine and injector status, and adjust where necessary.
• Complete production log sheets (daily production report) at the end of each production shift;
• Oversee cleaning and sterilization of the sifter and other related equipment after production (CIP);
• Perform plant start up and shut down procedures daily.
• Provide on the job monthly trainings to machine operators, and attend all company trainings provided on a periodic basis.
• Oversee and supervise machine repairs and maintenance as often as required;
• Continuously monitor and report on production work in process, production efficiency, consumption, scrapping, waste, and all key production metrics and effectively implement corrective action for variances identified;
• Check machinery and gather information about the functioning and maintenance requirements before a new shift is begun;
• Prepare and provide feedback to the Production Manager on process improvement ideas and support in the implementation of continuous improvement activities to optimise results and improve productivity;
• Co-ordinate with HR in regards to availability of labour during shifts;
• Ensure that production line workers always adhere to the company’s Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) standards and procedures including reporting and incidences of accidents or deliberate non-compliance of the same;
• Ensure that all applicable food safety standards are implemented;
• Verify all the applicable Critical Control Points (CCPs) and Operational Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs), Prerequisite Programmes (PRPs);
• Authority to stop the machine in case of any critical deviations.
• Report and record in the incident register all risk issues and incidents identified during daily operations in a timely manner to the EHS team; and
• Transfer knowledge to your subordinates.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Diploma in mechanical engineering from a recognised institution
• Minimum of 5 years’ related experience

Competencies

Technical & Behavioural competencies

• Mechanical engineering skills
• Knowledge of machine operations
• Knowledge of milk powder production
• Working knowledge of GMP requirements for food and dairy products and ensuring that UHT facilities and processes conform to GMP Standards.
• Leadership skills
• Effective communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and patience
• Ability to multi-task
• Good time management
• Ability to work with a team
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Organisation and strong attention to detail

How to Apply:
All candidates should send their applications online at the link below.

Click Here

Deadline: 16th September 2024

For more of the latest jobs, please visit https://www.theugandanjobline.com  or find us on our facebook page https://www.facebook.com/UgandanJobline

Related Jobs