Senior Technical Controller - Grain Field Chickens Abattoir, Reitz at VKB Group

Job description

• Ensure that repairs and maintenance to machinery is carried out according to technical specifications, company and OEM approved standards.

Job requirements

• Grade 12 or NQF Level 4.
• The incumbent must have a certified trade qualification (Fitter/ Millwright).
• Minimum 5 years’ supervisory experience required.
• Experience within a poultry/ FMCG abattoir environment preferred.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft office incl. Excel).
• CB - Code B driver’s license/ own reliable transport.
• Willingness to work shift and overtime including on weekends and public holidays.

Duties and responsibilities

• Responsible for the team to do start-up of all plant equipment and repair problems before commencement of production shifts.
• Ensuring that the plant is always ready for production.
• Ensuring that the check sheets are filled in daily and deviations are reported to Planner and relevant manager.
• Ensure machine failure and breakdowns are reported to the relevant manager and recorded on the shift report and job cards are filled in correctly and signed off by production and maintenance.
• Strive to improve on all equipment and install measures to reduce breakdowns.
• Carry out performance reviews and planned job observations as per schedule.
• Ensure water and electricity readings are recorded on the check sheets at the correct intervals.
• Weekly tool checks are done on their team’s tools and recorded on the tools check sheet.
• Make sure staff on shift is properly trained in performing their functions and training needs are communicated to technical trainer and management.
• Make sure the Skills Matrix is up to date and work hand-in-hand with technical trainer.
• Ensure all employees always wear correct PPE.
• Apply and enforce ISO/ HACCP/ Occupational Health and Safety standards/ 20 Keys in the workplace.
• Must be knowledgeable about all other safety requirements.
• Responsible for Receiving, Air Chiller (3000 & 6000) and crate line and perform check sheets and maintenance in these areas.
• Perform any other duties as may be required by management.

Skills required.

• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work on own initiative.
• Problem solver.
• Team player.
• Be Self -motivated, enthusiastic and trustworthy.

Closing Date 18 May 2023