Seed Processing Operator

Main Purpose:

Setting up and operating the different equipment in the different processing areas to ensure optimal output meeting the quality standards.
Specific equipment required to be operated include dryers, shellers, fine cleaners, color sorters and seed treaters
Has forklift and tipper truck operating skills
Supports warehouse activities during processing shifts

Key Tasks & Responsibilities:

Identify and report KPI’s on the applicable TIER meetings and ensure the measurement and analysis thereof for all responsible areas to ensure daily, weekly, monthly and annual goals are met.
Lead HSE efforts according ISO 45001 and Bayer safety standards focusing on legal compliance and identifying safety risks applying the HIRA methodology
Participate in compiling Risk assessments and Job safety analysis
Actively record safety observation and near misses
Participate in 5WHY problem solving identifying corrective and preventative actions.
Adhere to all applicable legislation, Bayer safety policies and procedures
Adhere to requirements of legal appointments
Actively promote the Bayer safety culture and best practices
Managing the flow of product through the different stages of the processes
Set-up and operate dryer bin truck for offloading and loading of cobs
Has excellent tipper truck driving and operating skills
Able to drive a forklift and has certification in the same
Set-up and operate the equipment in the different areas (Cleaning, Sizing , Color sorting, Treating, Bagging and Aspiration
Ensure compliance with quality assurance standards and management system set by ISO9001:2015
Support Continuous improvement projects to drive cost saving and OEE improvement via Focused Improvement projects
Day-to-day operations and execution of processing plan.
Maintaining of Quality control process in processing operations. Working with the quality team
Ensure that all OnePSS principles are implemented and followed for your area.
Maintain housekeeping to the right level according to the 5S standard
Ensure that the final product is of the highest standard throughout the process.
Updating of all visual management boards and all paperwork

Key Working Relations: 

Operate in Production Mission Squad
Squad Connections:
End-to-End Mission Team
Engineering Squad
Resource Planning Squad
QMS Squad
HSE Squad
Field Mission Team
One Management System Squad (ISO)

Qualifications & Competencies:

A minimum of a grade 12 certificate
At least 5-7 years’ experience in plant operations
Holder of CE drivers license
Forklift driving certificate
Competency in seed processing operations, good conceptual and analytical thinking skills, problem-solving ability
Computer skills (SAP, MS Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Windows)
Highly self-motivated, innovative and have a proven project management record.
Strong desire for personal development and professional growth at Bayer
Excellent planning and organization skills
Strong judgement and decision-making skills
Networking and relationship management skills
Results orientation