Machine Technician Trainee

About the Role

The primary purpose of this role is to operate respective equipment to run machines and processes according to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Standard Running Conditions (SRCs), ensuring the delivery of standard output. This role collaborates with Area Associates to achieve area performance goals, focusing on Safety, Quality, Efficiencies, and Wastages.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and follow safety standards in the area.
• Maintain and follow Quality and Food Safety standards in the area.
• Raise and close Safety / Food Safety near misses in the area.
• Follow and maintain Personal hygiene and GMP guidelines.
• Ensure equipment and subsystems run efficiently as per SRC.
• Execute Shutdown and Startup procedures.
• Perform routine operations including clearing jams, cleaning equipment, and disposing of defective product or raw materials.
• Perform operational level troubleshooting of equipment and escalate issues beyond the area of expertise.
• Ensure proper area documentation as per standards.
• Be aware of line wastages and work towards their elimination.
• Contribute to continuous improvement by implementing Kaizen / OPLs and participating in small group problem-solving activities.
• Rectify and/or escalate issues preventing achievement of SRC and/or Schedule.
• Log all occurrences accurately and fully.
• Ensure changeovers are completed within specified time and to the right standard.
• Ensure CP0 module level data is captured and escalations are timely shared with key stakeholders.
• Operate workstation to minimize product and packaging wastage.
• Understand target standards for the machine being operated.
• Fix or immediately escalate issues or faults causing excess waste.
• Record all incidents in logbooks or provided systems.
• Carry out all activities demonstrating due diligence.
• Carry out area cleaning with housekeeping teams.
• Undergo basic Food Safety training.
• Monitor & maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Process Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs & PRPs).
• Monitor Critical Control Points (CCPs) as per defined frequency.
• Maintain accuracy of operational records.
• Ensure behavior complies with Mars Safety Policy.
• Ensure validation in SSWs is completed within the time period.
• Escalate safety issues appropriately.
• Perform activities as per Mars Global Safety standards (e.g., Lock out Tag Out (LOTO), working at height).
• Carry out Safety interlock inspections and escalate failures immediately.
• Support Area Associates in conducting toolbox talks with contractors on safe practices.
• Maintain personal hygiene and uniform standards at all times.
• Maintain work area hygiene standards.
• Complete hygiene tasks as directed and record completion.
• Communicate issues and exceptions to other shifts, technicians, in logbooks, and verbally.
• Seek support from LMs for development and skill acquisition.
• Work flexibly with other associates in the workgroup.
• Find ways to improve ways of working, work area, and equipment daily.
• Monitor own performance for appraisal discussions.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Familiarity with all SOCs.
• Awareness of Line wastages.
• Familiarity with Kaizen / OPLs.
• Familiarity with CP0 module level data.
• Familiarity with Logbooks or provided systems.
• Familiarity with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Familiarity with Process Prerequisite Programmes (OPRPs & PRP’s).
• Familiarity with Critical Control Points (CCPs).
• Familiarity with Mars Safety Policy.
• Familiarity with SSWs.
• Familiarity with Mars Global Safety standard (e.g., Lock out Tag Out (LOTO), working at height).
• Familiarity with Safety interlock inspections.
• Familiarity with LMs.

Qualifications

• Ability to learn processes through Standard Operating Process/Standard Running Conditions.
• Ability to deliver standard output as expected.
• Ability to contribute to area performance.
• Ability to maintain and follow standards.
• Ability to execute procedures.
• Ability to troubleshoot equipment.
• Ability to document area information.
• Ability to work towards waste elimination.
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement.
• Ability to understand and adhere to behavioral standards.
• Ability to achieve target standards for machines.
• Ability to carry out due diligence activities.
• Ability to perform cleaning tasks.
• Ability to undergo training.
• Ability to monitor and maintain practices.
• Ability to monitor CCPs.
• Ability to maintain accuracy of records.
• Ability to comply with safety policy.
• Ability to complete validations.
• Ability to escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to perform activities as per safety standards.
• Ability to support toolbox talks.
• Ability to maintain personal hygiene and uniform standards.
• Ability to maintain work area hygiene standards.
• Ability to complete hygiene tasks.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to seek support for development.
• Ability to work flexibly.
• Ability to identify daily improvements.
• Ability to monitor own performance.