Packer PPT

Indigo Brands, based in Cape Town, is a subsidiary of AVI Limited (AVI). Indigo Brands has been a manufacturer and distributor of global brands Yardley and Lenthéric since 1995 and is a leader in personal care and beauty products, including female and male perfumed body spays, roll-on deodorants, body care, face care, colour cosmetics and liquid fragrances. Well-known brands include Yardley, Gorgeous, Lace, English Blazer, Lenthéric, Hoity Toity, Solo, and Masculin. Indigo Brands is ISO accredited and boasts a five star NOSA rating.       

An exciting opportunity exists for a Packer – FTC PPT (minimum 80 hours per month) for a period of 6 months at Indigo Brands, Cape Town. As the successful incumbent you will have to perform various tasks as part of a team, operate manual machinery and assist with the production of part processed and fully finished goods. You will be require to adhere to Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and Hygiene principles as specified in the relevant company policies or procedures. 

Line Manager: Production Controller

Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:

Production of Partly Processed and Fully Finished Goods:

• Carrying out various operations such as carton assembly, labelling, capping, cleaning, and packing.
• Operating of manual machinery to produce various products.
• Setup and make minor adjustments to machinery to ensure production targets and quality are achieved as per the relevant Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Production Targets:

• Work at a standard pace to ensure the smooth uninterrupted running of the line.
• Follow the correct work method laid down by the Continuous Improvement Personnel or Team Leader.
• Ensure that the relevant manual machinery being used are operated in accordance with the relevant SOPs.

GMP and Quality:

• Ensure products comply with good manufacturing principles.
• Participate and improve GMP programme.
• Ensure that the product is produced in accordance with the standard production sample.
• Alert the Team Leader to any problems encountered in achieving the required quality standard.

Hygiene and Housekeeping:

• Ensure that the work area is kept clean and tidy at all times in accordance with the relevant SOP's.
• Ensure that personal hygiene is to the required standards as per the relevant SOP's.
• Ensure that relevant SOPs are adhered to, to ensure that equipment and environmental hygiene standards are met.

Health and Safety Programme:

• Ensure that the proper safety procedures are followed as laid out by the relevant SOP's.
• Use the correct safety equipment when needed as determined by individual working areas.
• Identify possible hazards, eliminating or reporting them to the Team Leader.
• Participate and support the Site Safety Programme.

WCO and Green Areas:

• Participate in and support the WCO programme.
• Actively participate in Green Areas.
• Make suggestions in terms of workflow.
• Keep Green Areas neat and tidy.
• Communicate any problems and ideas that may help to achieve productivity targets in the daily Green areas meeting with the team and Team Leaders.

Ad hoc Duties:

• Carry out any ad hoc duties as instructed by the Team Leader in line with operational requirements.

What It Takes to Succeed:
Experience that set you up for success:                                                                 

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience within an FMCG environment.
  

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Completed NQF2 qualification

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Exposure to Production.
• Energetic with a Hands-on approach.
• High level of integrity and honesty.
• Ability to conduct physical work and be in excellent health.
• Numeracy and literacy ability.
• Physical Dexterity.

Competencies:

• Thinking Rationally.
• Inviting Feedback.
• Working Together.
• Attention to Detail.
• Minimising Risk.
• Planning & Organising.
• Maintaining Productivity.
• Taking Initiative.