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Instrument Technician

Instrument Technician

KellanovaSprings, Gauteng, South Africa
30+ days ago
Job description

Title

ROLE DESCRIPTION

Instrumentation Technician

Function & Business Unit

Springs Manufacturing, MENAT-SSA BU

Reports To

Electrical Business Partner Springs

Global Level

GL02

Purpose of the role

The Instrumentation Technician is responsible for maintaining equipment in basic condition and extending its lifetime through adequate and cost-effective (preventive / condition-based) maintenance in the plant. He / she is responsible for identifying and eliminating losses / waste, reducing Equipment Breakdowns, executing unplanned and planned downtime, eventually reducing maintenance cost and improving OEE across Operations through leveraging the KWS methodologies, while maintaining the highest standards in Safety and Quality & Food Safety. He / she ensures that the Maintenance Plan for the plant is continuously updated and executed.

Limited travel could be required. He / she performs standby duties and work overtime across the factory, which may mean coming in during odd hours.

Working Relationships

  • Reports to the Electrical Business Partner
  • Closely works together with the PM Coordinator, the Maintenance Technicians for Process / Packing, the Stores Controller, Packing Engineer and Process Engineer ‘Process’.
  • Partners with all other Plant / CSL Departments at all levels
  • Plays an active role supporting KWS Centers of Excellence
  • Partners with equipment suppliers

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Environmental, Health and Safety

  • Role Models, promotes and encourages a Health and Safety culture within the Plant, leveraging GEMBA, Safety 7 Tours and Leader-led observation programs as key coaching opportunities.
  • Ensures that all Environmental, Health & Safety rules, policies & procedures (incl legislated requirements) are being followed and acts pro-actively by addressing any concerns.
  • Assists in root cause analysis of incidents / audit findings in plant and identifies / implements actions to mitigate risk / structurally eliminate the hazard.
  • Quality and Food Safety

  • Role Models, promotes and encourages a Food Safety & Quality culture within the Plant, leveraging GEMBA & Golden 6 Tours as key coaching opportunities.
  • Ensures that all Food Safety & Quality rules, policies & procedures (incl legislated requirements) are being followed and acts pro-actively by addressing any concerns.
  • Assists in root cause analysis of incidents / audit findings in plant and identifies / implements actions to mitigate risk / structurally eliminate the hazard (including but not limited to Adverse Events, Non-conformances, Food Safety / Quality Incidents & Alerts, …).
  • People

  • Fosters proactive, clear, consistent and transparent communication across the Maintenance Department, Operations and the rest of the plant Daily Direction Setting meetings, Toolbox talks, Shift team meetings and Shift Take Overs.
  • Actively drives capability building for the Mechanical Maintenance area (esp. apprentices) and Operations, linked to loss elimination and Management of Change.
  • Kellanova Work Systems (KWS)

  • Support the critical Daily Management Systems (DMS).
  • Ensures execution of critical Maintenance DMSs and actively drives implementation of Reliability Maintenance in the plant.
  • Actively enforces SAP as the single source of truth (including but not limited to spares, work orders, purchase requisitions, …).
  • Manufacturing and Operational Efficiency

  • A Instrumentation Technician will oversee daily shift operations, ensuring the smooth running of manufacturing utilities, waste reduction initiatives, and plant maintenance activities.
  • Supports the execution of reliability maintenance (Breakdown Elimination, Unplanned / Planned Losses) and loss elimination journey for the plant, in close collaboration with Operations. He / she owns the execution of Electrical / Instrumentation Maintenance plan for plant, ensures this is continuously updated and timely / efficiently executed (this includes planning, preparation, staging, installing / assembling and testing).
  • He / she leverages the full KWS toolbox in the journey to eliminate losses in the plant. The KWS tools help him / her in diagnosing malfunctioning systems, identifying root cause and executing relevant short- and long term improvements.
  • Throughout the Reliability Maintenance journey, the Instrumentation Technician actively works to reduce Unplanned Downtime, initially through replacing with Planned Downtime so adequate (preventive / condition-based) maintenance can be executed, afterwards reducing the Planned Downtime whilst further improving OEE and reducing maintenance costs / spare parts inventory.
  • Preferred Education, Skill & Experience

    EDUCATION & RELEVANT YEARS OF JOB-RELATED EXPERIENCE

  • Grade 12 with relevant trade Test (5 years’ experience) or National Diploma or BTech coupled with at least +2 years working experience coupled with FMCG working experience.
  • Dimensions, Skills, And Knowledge

    The ability to :

  • Focus on results through manual dexterity, attention to detail, customer focus, quality, food safety and safety awareness, managing work, planning and organizing, decision-making, and building partnerships.
  • Express potential through adaptability, initiating action, applied / continuous learning, stress tolerance, and work standards.
  • Interact effectively through effective communication and building working relationships.
  • Achieve goals by contributing to team success, inspiring others to action, following up, developing others by sharing knowledge and expertise, and meeting participation.
  • Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
  • Lead and mentor fellow teammates.
  • Ensure machinery is functioning safely
  • Manage a team as required in the execution of work as per the agreed schedule.
  • Assisting with training documents and operator training
  • Perform any other duties relating to Electrical maintenance as required.
  • Good Housekeeping : Ensuring 5s in the workplace is practiced and they are always kept and left clean
  • Sufficient / in-depth, Knowledge Of

  • Kellogg’s quality, food safety and health and safety procedures.
  • Operational procedures.
  • Relevant statutory regulations.
  • SAP or any CMMS
  • Relevant FMCG packaging equipment
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to run a shift independently and make sound technical decisions.
  • Knowledge in PLC, HMI, SCADA, Speed drives and control systems will be advantageous
  • What’s Next?

    After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter – not a bot. This means it could take us a little while to get back with you so watch your inbox for updates. In the meantime, visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and how to best prepare for a Kellanova interview.

    About Kellanova

    Kellanova is a leading company in global snacking, international cereal and noodles, plant-based foods, and North America frozen breakfast, and a portfolio of iconic, world-class brands, including Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, Kellogg’s Rice Krispies Treats, MorningStar Farms, Incogmeato, Gardenburger, Nutri-Grain, RXBAR, and Eggo. We also steward a suite of beloved international cereal brands, including Kellogg’s, Frosties, Zucaritas, Special K, Krave, Miel Pops, Coco Pops, and Crunchy Nut, among others.

    Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close in 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

    At Kellanova, we are committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED &I), uplifting each other, and embracing our differences to achieve our common goals. Our focus on ED &I enables us to build a culture where all employees are inspired to share their passion, talents, ideas, and can bring their authentic selves to work. Learn more here.

    About Kellanova AMEA

    Home to 75% of the world's population and contributing to 50% of the global GDP, the AMEA region represents a vast and promising market for Kellanova. This region provides an extensive geographic presence and holds substantial growth potential, especially considering our diverse portfolio spanning multiple categories.

    AMEA is strategically positioned for growth, positioning itself to become a prominent player in the snacking industry while maintaining a steady trajectory of cereal growth. As we expand our product offerings, reach new geographic horizons, and increase investments in emerging markets within AMEA, you have the opportunity to become an integral part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization. We are deeply committed to investing in our people and enhancing our capabilities to deliver value to our stakeholders. #J-18808-Ljbffr

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