Perfecta Machine Technician

Job description:

About Lipton Teas and Infusions

Lipton Teas and Infusions is the biggest Tea Company in world today, with outstanding, purpose driven brands such as Lipton, PG tips and Pukka. Lipton Teas and Infusions was created as a standalone “corporate start-up” in 2021 when Unilever decided to separate the Tea business so that it could achieve its highest potential. Following that Lipton Teas and Infusions is now owned by a private equity firm CVC and has come into its own as an independent legal entity across the world. 

Lipton Teas and Infusions’ Tea brands, geographies and Tea estates generate revenues in excess of €2 billion – the company is growing and profitable with proven potential both pre- and post-COVID-19. As a standalone entity, Lipton Teas and Infusions remains number one in the world and is even better positioned to lead the industry and take full advantage of the opportunities in the category, with more focus and entrepreneurship driving greater growth and value. Lipton Teas and Infusions’ Mission is to Grow a World of Wellbeing... growth for everyone is at the core of our business. We want to grow a better world of wellbeing through the regenerative power of plants, for our consumers, farming communities, employees, and shareholders. We are also environmentally conscious and are committed to giving back to the planet. Read more on our website: https://liptonteas.com/

As a proper corporate start-up, we are seeking employees with a passion for exciting entrepreneurial experiences, who respond to dynamic, ever-changing challenges with agility and ownership and who want to pursue unique career opportunities and play a part in building the bright future of this plant-based company.

The qualities we look for

Lipton Teas and Infusions is made up of a special blend of individuals which make our teams exciting and diverse. To be part of our tea family, whether for a short period or over the long term, we are looking for individuals who think Green and are environmentally conscious, who understand the power of simplicity and who are accountable for their actions. We want those who infuse mastery and passion in everything they do to create great products and unforgettable experiences for our consumers.

Whats in it for you?

We believe that growth is for everyone; we believe in growing leaders who have an owner’s mentality. We believe in connections over hierarchies. We have a corporate start-up approach; we act with speed and agility to tackle knotty business challenges. We aim to build the future ready, value driven, transparent and real time supply chain ecosystem through disruptive digital transformation. We are seeking a team member with the passion to lead the pace of change, experience to create digital solutions and entrepreneurship to deliver business results.

Key Responsibilities: 

• Closure of safety hazards on machine. 
• Monitoring that the machine is adhering to factory safety standards 
• Identify the root cause to prevent a similar safety hazard that may arise in the future 
• Rectifying machine breakdowns.  
• Identifying the Root Cause of the breakdown (BD) 
• Creating an EWO for any occurring breakdown after rectification of BD 
• Carrying out Preventive Maintenance. 
• Rectifying Quality defects on the machine. 
• Ensuring that the product is following all quality requirements 
• Identify and rectify the Root cause of the defects 
• Creating Work orders through SAP and CMMS. 
• Ensure a work order is created for every part withdrawn from the store. 
• Suggesting Ideas to improve the machine maintenance. 
• Provide input on potential improvements on SMPs, component life improvements. 
• Carry out individual projects to improve the machine. 
• Assist in rectifying other minor issues on the line. 
• Carrying out changeovers on the machine. 
• Maintain the spare parts for the machine. 
• Provide continuous improvement in the PM plan
• Ensure compliance of proper procedure for all component withdrawals. 

Key Competencies:  

• Must be flexible within pattern of shift work to accommodate factory shutdowns, training courses, to meet increase in demands etc. 
• Basic Computer Knowledge  
• MS Office knowledge 

Professional Qualifications: 

• Full Mechanical Technician Level Education – Minimum ITI passed or Diploma in Engineering /Maintenance Engineering /2 Year Vocational training course.  
• English Speaking, comprehending, and writing. 
• Mathematics 
• Report writing, data analysis, problem solving, mechanical calculations, leadership, and coaching skills. 

Experience Required: 

Essential: 

• Technical knowledge of the perfecta machine on a component level. 
• Candidate should be able to fix breakdowns and run the machine with producing minimal quality defects. 
• Candidate should be able to resolve minor stops in the minimum time possible. 
• Candidate should be able to create work orders in SAP and CMMS and fill out maintenance forms and breakdown analysis. 
• Basic knowledge of Electrical would be an advantage. 
• Experience in Perfecta machines is a must

Preferred:  

• Experience of manufacturing with perfecta machines
• Experience as a team member within a project Management team with an awareness of project management tools and techniques. 
• Experience with food safety standards. 
• TPM/WCM knowledge and problem-solving abilities. 
• Should be able to lead small team to Basic operators.