Summary
Date Posted: Friday, January 13, 2023 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Technical Operator
Reports to: Shift Manager

About the company
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL) is a leading value and premium drinks company that is proud of the growth of our brands and our people. The ambitious business goals focus our company on achieving strong growth through understanding of consumer & customer motivation.
As a business we are structured into Demand and Supply functions. The Supply business is composed of Source, Plan, Make and Move sections supported by the governance and manufacturing Excellence teams. Supply is responsible for the overall planning, sourcing, production, and warehousing of finished product. The Demand business is involved in marketing and selling the product through RTC partners and retailers to consumers supported by HR, CR & Legal and Finance as enablers

About the team
Our Supply Chain and Manufacturing team are problem-solvers, sourcing, producing and delivering our much-loved brands to delight customers. Over half of people work in Supply Chain and Manufacturing. It’s an intricate and sophisticated operation that’s the product of logistical, manufacturing, and technical collaborations.
We’re committed to realizing our ‘Society 2030: Spirit of Progress’ goals, to protect the environment and support our farmers and suppliers. Whatever your skills and experience, we’ll help you to thrive in our inclusive culture.

About the role
The role involves working a twelve-hour shift; Working night shifts; Coordinating operations up and downstream, logistics team and contracted supply chain team with its own set standards and KPIs.
UBL operates in a liberalized and competitive market. The consumer is now more discerning, and demands both quality and value for money.
The company seeks to perform all its activities in ways that prevent environmental pollution and ensure the occupational health and safety of its employees, contractors, suppliers and visitors.

Financial Accountability
Ensure process and component wastes are below target; Execute duties under optimum cost.

Role Responsibilities
• Operate any of the packaging line process machines as per manufacturer’s stated (standard) operating procedures with an OEE above 75%, to produce products that meet stated quality requirements as per the quality standards.
• Carry out autonomous maintenance, scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance tasks to ensure targeted plant reliability of about 95%.
• Carry out basic quality checks through product testing, rectify anomalies and recommend for corrective action. This is aimed at achieving quality index of 98%.
• Ensure process and component wastes are below target (<0.5%).
• To consistently keep process records as required by the quality systems and also ensure that all short intervals controls are updated in the Harford system.
• Ensure safety requirements for self and those working around the machine are rigorously met. This is aimed at achieving zero harm/injury.
• Does on the job training to Interns/trainees and new recruits.

Qualifications
Ordinary Degree/Diploma in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation engineering discipline

Key Skills / Personal attributes
• Engineering skills (mechanical /electrical/ instrumentation)
• Operational system support skills as defined in the Capability matrix.
• Continuous improvement.
• Time management.
• Team player
• Positive attitude
• Self-driven with minimal supervision
• Keen to detail
• Change agent Experience
• 2 years in a FMCG environment
• Have worked on shift system 24hr [rotational.]


Job Experience: No Requirements

Work Hours: 8

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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