Job Title: Extruder Operator
Location: Jos
Function: Supply Chain
Reports To: Shift Supervisor – Cereal
Purpose of Job: Responsible for the optimal running of the twin screw extruder in the BFC plant, ensuring correct assembly and setting of Die, Pressure plate, Cutter, etc, and temperature controls.
Key Accountabilities
- Production
Ensure products meet the desired specification.
- Ensure correct assembly of extruder components (Die, Pressure plate, Cutter etc.)
- Ensure proper regulation of extrusion temperatures.
- Monitor and adjust cutter speed appropriately to deliver correct size of extrudate.
- Ensure feeding of Extruder with the right quantity of material consistently.
- Regular inspection of operational equipment to ensure they are in good condition.
- Maintenance
Ensure efficient operation of plant and equipment.
- Perform routine operations maintenance of Extruder
- Perform regular cleaning of Die and Pressure plate as is necessary.
- Always ensure availability of spare die and pressure plate on ground.
- Report any identified anomaly to the Shift Supervisor.
- Support technical maintenance.
- Quality Assurance
Maintain Quality assurance to ensure product quality and consistency.
- Ensure the right size of extrudate is consistently delivered.
- Ensure regular cleaning of Extruder.
- Ensure correct handling of products at various stages of manufacturing.
- Always ensure good housekeeping of plant.
- Perform routine cleaning and sanitation of plant and equipment.
- Health, Safety and Welfare
Ensures health, safety and welfare of employees are assured so that organizational objectives can be optimally met.
- Participate in safety and 5S audits and follow through on close out of action points.
- Ensure working conditions are safe for operations.
- Use the correct Personal Protective Equipment always.
- Report Unsafe conditions, Near Miss and Unsafe acts and encourage others to do same using the Safety observation cards and inform the Supervisor.
- Leadership Responsibility
Ensure that departmental organization has the continuous availability of sufficient motivated and well-trained personnel.
- Train and guide new employees and OSP’s in your team on the job.
- Challenge team members to perform at their peak.
- Maintain internal communication.
- Operational Responsibility
Ensure that breakdowns are promptly arrested to promote the achievement of targets
- Ensure that Production line efficiencies are maintained.
- Ensure set targets of Key Performance Indicators are met (Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Volume, etc.)
Knowledge, Skills & Attitude:
- Good interpersonal skills with excellent team spirit
- Quality and safety consciousness
- Integrity
- Flexibility and versatility
Education and Experience:
- Minimum of OND (or its equivalent) in Sciences or Engineering.
- Minimum of 1 year experience in related field.
Deadline for Application is Monday, March 21, 2022
