Production Technician

Job Summary

To operate assigned machinery and fully ensure it is maintained at all times and smoothly running to avoid any disruption in production. Align with and support all production and maintenance teams in ensuring machinery and operating at optimum.

Job Details

The Production Technician shall be responsible for:

Carry out your work in accordance with the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) as specified by the Production Manager, Maintenance Manager, Quality Assurance and the equipment manufacturer.
Take records on hourly basis that happens during the shift with your machine in your log sheet. He records his production output as captured by the machine counter. Take the flow meters readings before and after production or when there is a changeover.
Ensure cleanliness of the machine and work area at all times whilst on duty is to ensure only safe products are churned out during production at the right efficiency.
At the end of every shift and change-over account for the time spent whilst on duty and raw materials and finished products handed over to you.
Ensure there is smooth flow of raw materials and finished products at both the upstream and downstream of your machine.
Ensure the hourly performance board is filled in accurately.
Be responsible for carrying out preventive maintenance schedules assigned to him as well as planned maintenance activities.
Document all activities carried out on his machine on the downtime sheet as well as adequate training on the job to make him more effective.
Do visual inspections of raw materials as well as finished products before use and release to warehouse respectively.
Carry out the necessary quality checks on the inspection equipment as well as the products to ensure the line is continuously producing safe products.
Liaise with his customers to ensure smooth running of the production line.

Requirements

Skills and Attributes Required:

Knowledge of food safety & quality management systems (IS0 9001, ISO 2200)
Ability to work in a team and adapt to change.
Good interpersonal skills and excellent communication skills.
Literacy in Microsoft Office Suite.
Strong troubleshooting skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
A conscious SAFETY champion at all levels of operation.

Qualification:

• HND or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or related

• 3 years post national service relevant experience

• An exposure to an FMCG manufacturing a plus

Benefits

Medical Insurance for self and four direct dependents
13th Cheque
Monthly product allocation
Leave allowance
Tier 3 Contributions; 10% each, both Employer and Employee
Funeral benefits; Parents, Spouse, Children

About Company

Kasapreko

https://kasapreko.seamlesshiring.com

The visionary Dr Kwabena Adjei started this journey from garage as he saw a vision that now stands as the only Ghanaian owned in Ghana that produces herbal based alcoholic and non-alcoholic products Moved by the increasing demand of quality alcoholic products, Kasapreko Company Ltd was founded in 1989 with the niche in producing herbal based alcoholic produced sourced locally. The company that started from a small garage of Dr Kwabena Adjei has developed into a state-of-the-art production facility with over 100 sku’s and exporting to 16 countries globally under various brands in the bitters, whisky, gin, liqueur, brandy, carbonated soft drinks and wine categories. Our brands are celebrated in Africa and across the world and was the first of the local manufacturers in Ghana to have established a modern quality control and product development laboratory and introduce its own proprietary bespoke bottles and caps. Kasapreko was also responsible for the conceptualization, research, design and development of the first scientifically formulated, herbal-based alcoholic beverage in Ghana – Alomo Bitters which is now the company’s flagship product. Our unique selling preposition of producing herbal based products is derived from our rich Ghanaian heritage, differentiating Kasapreko from others. We continuously make use of research and development as well as the latest technology with local/traditional recipes in our production process.