Junior Technical Trainer at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Completes daily technical on-the-job training for the shop floor to assist with the building of capabilities within Machine operators.

• Identify training needs identified through either line discussions, observation of operator gaps, or machine performance levels.
• Identify suitable partners to assist in closing gaps.
• Close exact Training needs as and when identified and cascade knowledge to other Teams.
• Execute specific training interventions for targeted Machines/lines.
• Provide on-the-job practical training to Machine Operators.

Provide Machine-based technical support to the Operators by advising or guiding on troubleshooting practices.

• Assess Operator performance, and understanding to provide coaching and guidance.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of important learnings or information within different teams.
• Review existing SOPs/ WI’s and escalate all changes to process owners.

Assists with tracking, and evaluating Operator skills gaps across shifts and individuals.

• Provide feedback to Technical Trainer/s, Production Team Leaders regarding progress, quality and resultant Improvement of Technical Training interventions.
• Discussed and agree with the execution of the Training Plan with the Team leaders and seniors of the Plants.

Influence and Identify areas of training focus to assist in standardization and cost down initiatives.

• Act as the liaison between Operators, Team Leaders and Engineering in identifying potential machine concerns or opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to practices and procedures.
• Partake in machine performance investigations (5Whys) and improvement initiatives (Root Causes Analysis)

1. Review Standard Operating Procedures on the Shop floor

• Facilitate the display of machine standards and procedures to be at the point of use and are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure operators adhere to Health and Safety policies and regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe Machine conditions and operator behaviors

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years technical training experience in an FMCG environment
• Expected to work Nighshift, when required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Trade Test (Millwright or Mechanical Fitter) would be advantageous 

Competencies:

• Thinking analytically
• Continuously improving
• Planning and organising
• Articulating information
• Hands-On approach