Operator Technician - GBfoods Africa

“Enjoying together around good food” defines the essence of GBfoods, the group that brings together the multi-local reality and the entrepreneurial and innovative spirit that has accompanied the various companies and local brands that shape it since its creation 80 years ago.

Today, with a turnover of around 1 billion euros and a team of 2400 employees, GBfoods is present in Spain, Italy, Netherlands, Russia, CIS Republics, in 30 countries in Africa and the Middle East through prestigious brands as Gallina Blanca, Star, Jumbo, Grand’Italia and Gino.

Role & Responsibilities:

The Operator Technician oversees specific production lines during production hours, with full responsibility for line management. The incumbent should have extensive experience in production machinery operation and some mechanical engineering experiences. He/she will provide line supervision and basic line maintenance on assigned lines.

Results / Accountabilities

• Start up and shut down processing lines.
• Train personnel on proper operational procedures.
• Ensure cooperation and teamwork within team.
• Assist in the installation/replacement of new parts on the production line
• Keep production logs
• Ensure clean production equipment and work areas
• Provide production progress and/or change over reports to shift supervisors.
• Maintains inventory of tools and PPEs issued to team members.
• Member of Plant First Response Team.
• Member of the production on-call system.

What can you expect from us?

Working for GBfood will offer you a wide variety of career opportunities that will enable you to utilize your full potential. In addition to local and global developmental opportunities, we provide employees with competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits plan and much more.

What do we expect from you?

We are looking for someone who is committed, action oriented, problem solver and excellent relationship skills, pays attention to detail and is ready to explore the opportunities and challenges that the role brings.

Requirements

Education and Work Experience:

• HND/MET III or EET III (Mechanical / Electrical Engineering) or its equivalent
• At least three(3) years’ experience/competence in Operations, Maintenance, and Process Control
• Excellent Knowledge of the food technology and manufacturing process

Preferred skills:

• Coaching and interpersonal skills.
• Very strong computer skills.
• Strong communicator (both oral & written).
• Monitoring and controlling ability.
• Job scheduling skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to achieving organizational and personal goals.
• Proven ability to work well in a team environment.