Packaging Operator - Olam Agri


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Job Summary

Responsible for ensuring the efficient and quality delivery of planned production volumes on a line basis while maintaining a safe, hygienic, and world?class operational environment. The role involves running packaging operations, coordinating labour, supporting maintenance activities, monitoring quality, and ensuring compliance with operational standards.

Key Responsibilities

  • Implement production strategies to achieve shift-wise KPIs across Throughput, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale.
  • Coordinate labour and ensure all required packaging materials are available for uninterrupted operations.
  • Work closely with the maintenance team to diagnose faults and ensure timely repairs to minimize downtime.
  • Monitor and control material usage, yield, and waste to optimize cost efficiency.
  • Ensure packaging lines operate at the desired capacity and within defined operational parameters.
  • Oversee QC checks, analyses, and documentation completed by packaging machine operators.
  • Ensure all operational checklists are completed and documented by the operators.
  • Maintain high standards of Good Housekeeping, hygiene, and waste?free operations in line with world?class standards.
  • Create SAP packing job notifications and items requisitions.
  • Collate, prepare, and document all shift activities at shift close.
  • Collate and document material usage at the end of each shift.


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Key Result Areas (KRAs)

  • Improved Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
  • Enhanced safety performance.
  • Reduced packing and stripper downtime.
  • Improved shift target achievement.
  • 100% compliance with food safety requirements, cleaning, fumigation, and record keeping.
  • Reduced laminate waste.
  • Timely identification and correction of abnormalities.

Qualifications & Certifications

  • Minimum Diploma in Food Technology / Mechanical / Electrical.
  • Minimum 3 years of experience in operating and/or maintaining packing machines in an FMCG environment.

Key Competencies Required

  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Results-driven and target-oriented.
  • Ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
  • Hands-on experience with: Excel / Abnormality finding & correction / CLIT / AM / PM / Kaizen


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