Job Title: Production Operator – Soap Manufacturing
Location: Soap Factory – Valinhos
Reports To: Manufacturing Coordinator
Job Objective
The Production Operator is responsible for executing operational activities on the soap packaging lines, ensuring compliance with safety, quality, and efficiency standards. The role requires disciplined and collaborative work to maintain equipment reliability and production process stability.
Key Responsibilities
Line Operation
- Operate packaging equipment according to work instructions and quality standards (CRQS/PQS).
- Perform basic adjustments and operational interventions to ensure line stability.
- Identify and report operational deviations, escalating to technical support as needed.
- Conduct format/variant changes while ensuring optimal time management and quality execution.
- Facilitate shift handover meetings.
- Serve as a model for safe behavior and operational best practices.
- Execute autonomous maintenance routines as per the AM calendar and 5S standards.
- Review relevant procedures within the area of responsibility.
- Proactively address anomalies using tools such as red/blue tags.
Management of Indicators and Losses
- Ensure accurate production and loss reporting.
- Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) that directly impact factory performance.
- Identify deviations and propose corrective/preventive actions in collaboration with the team.
- Actively participate in break analysis and quality incident investigations.
Safety and Quality
- Act as a guardian of safety culture, promoting safe behaviors and proactive interventions.
- Ensure compliance with SHE (Safety, Health, and Environment) standards and tools.
- Verify that products meet established quality standards.
- Manage the opening and release of ATRs (Authorization to Release).
Required Qualifications
Education
- High school diploma is required; technical training is a plus.
Experience and Technical Knowledge
- Operational knowledge of packaging lines; experience in soap production lines is advantageous.
- Ability to read and interpret operational procedures and quality standards.
- Familiarity with personal care product manufacturing processes, preferably soaps.
- Proficient in continuous improvement tools (e.g., UMS, TPM, WCM).
- Understanding of OLE concepts, loss trees, and autonomous maintenance.
- Familiarity with production management systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP).
- Ability to read and interpret production plans and manufacturing orders.
Behavioral Skills
- Inspiring leadership with the ability to engage teams.
- Clear, empathetic, and assertive communication skills.
- Proactive problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Organized and disciplined in managing routines and priorities.
- Results-oriented with a focus on safety and quality.
Culture and Values
- Commitment to a safety culture, serving as a role model and promoter of safe behaviors.
- Valuing quality by ensuring compliance with standards and best practices.
- Collaborative attitude, respect for individuals, and environmental responsibility.
Diversity and Inclusion
We are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity to drive our business results and create a better future for our diverse employees, global consumers, partners, and communities. We believe that a diverse workforce enables us to achieve our growth ambitions and foster inclusion across the organization. We encourage all individuals to bring their ‘Whole Self’ to work. If you require any support or accommodations during the application process, please let us know so we can assist you.
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