Bayer East Africa Foundation Seed Technician Jobs in Zambia
Role Purpose
Coordinates the activities of the various processing plant Areas such as Drying, cleaning, grading, treating and bagging operations to meet the seed availability and quality standards.
Management of all plant stock the movements in SAP such as requests for process orders and seed receipts at various production stages.
Coordinates training for all specialized plant equipment.
Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) to maximize output and ensure high quality seeds.
Key Responsibilities and Tasks
Responsible for supervision of plant operations and equipment through developing, managing, and taking full accountability of specific Key performance indicators to ensure maximum output in the following areas: drying, cleaning, grading, treating, bagging, and plant operations.
Ensure all clean-downs and changeovers are done correctly to eliminate any product mixture
Structuring and managing team members tasks and responsibilities to ensure effective operations.
Responsible for specific SOPs for all equipment used for processing purposes.
Ensure strict adherence to statutory and domestic regulations and procedures particularly those relating to safe working practices to avoid injury to personnel and damage to company property.
Perform maintenance and repairs on plant equipment to ensure equipment is available, reliable and safe to operate.
Responsible for implementing measurement systems to monitor effectiveness of various processes and equipment.
Responsible for all applicable trainings and continuous competence evaluation of all equipment operators.
Lead ESH efforts, aid and arrange for resources to promote safety and ensure a safe working environment in all involved areas on site.
Manage the flow of product through the different stages of the plant process to ensure high quality product is realized.
Maintain operational records to fully support KPI management and as required by the quality management system
Active participation and compliance to all ESH policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Ensure effective communication is done of all necessary information to all relevant stake holders
Ensure housekeeping is maintained at a very high level
Actively participate and support continuous improvement projects to drive cost saving initiatives and operational efficiencies
Key Working Relations:
Foundation seed Production team
Foundation Seed warehouse team
All local PS functions, Quality, Supply Chain, and safety community
Site plant contractors and seasonal employees
SAP administrators
Foundation Seed Planning team
Foundation Seed Shift Supervisor
Zambia Foundation Seed Manager
Experience, Skills, and Qualifications
Degree/Diploma in Production
Management/Agriculture/Plant Science, with supervision and management experience.
Hands on experience and technical proficiency in seed processing activities and maintenance.
Minimum of 3-5 years professional experience in a production facility
Fluent in English
Computer literate
Knowledge of SAP is added advantage but not a must
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; Bayer East Africa Foundation Seed Technician Jobs in Zambia
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