Grader and Supervisor: Silo (Operations Silo)

Description

• Ensure the availability of quality raw materials to the mills by means of proper intake procedures, housekeeping and storage

Duties

• Stock:
• On arrival, identifies grain by grading and analysing of samples
• Confirm conformance to quality requirements and allocate grain to predetermined silos for safe keeping
• Ascertain that slides are working properly in order to avoid unplanned blending on different types of grain
• Report non-conformance to quality requirements to the Production Manager for corrective action
• Notify Millers and Production Manager daily of the silo contents, i.e., type of raw material, quantities in stock etc
• To determine stock levels, obtain transfer figures from millers to compare with intake and stock figures from previous day
• Inspect grain in silos on a regular basis to ascertain the absence of infestation
• On detection of infestation immediately to notify the Day Shift Miller & Production Manager for the necessary corrective actions
• Maintenance:
• Plan and co-ordinate proper internal maintenance according to a fixed plan with the Workshop Foreman to ensure the maximum availability of the plant as well as the efficiency of the plant with regards to cost effectiveness
• Keep the Production Manager informed of all developments
• Inspect plant regularly to verify the condition of the plant and to institute preventative maintenance where required
• Hygiene:
• Ensure proper housekeeping at intake and the silos by attending to the check and cleaning of equipment
• Ensure proper housekeeping at the intake area and silos by overseeing thorough cleaning each time a silo bin is emptied, and arranging for fumigation as required
• (Refer Fumigation Program Namib Mills and inspections from Workshop)
• Ensure proper housekeeping at intake and the silos by treating incoming grain as prescribed from time to time
• Administration:
• Control Time and Attendance of subordinates
• Prepare daily report on silo activities for Production Manager
• Arrange regular shunts by TransNamib to ensure the continuous discharge of grain when needed
• Occupational Safety:
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations
• Report monthly on incidents and corrective action taken on occupational safety
• Personnel:
• Monitor staff with regards to punctuality at the workplace as well as the absenteeism from the workplace
• Plan and organize tasks taking into consideration priorities and available workforce
• Compile and manage leave rotation programs for staff members
• Arrange for protective clothing and equipment needed to ensure productivity
• Maintain acceptable discipline and productivity by means of disciplinary hearings
• Responsible for the recruitment and selection of staff members in collaboration with the Production Manager
• General:
• Execute ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the Production Manager from time to time

Requisites

• Grade 12 (NQF Level 4) or Grade 10 (NQF Level 2)
• Wheat Grading Certificate and/or Maize Grading Certificate
• Fumigation Training certification
• Safety Training certificate, such as Firefighting and/or First Aid
• Experience:
• Relevant work experience in a similar role will be an added advantage
• Additional Requirements:
• In the absence of a valid Maize and/or Wheat Grading Certificate, the candidate must be willing to undertake external training as prescribed by the company
• Continued employment in this position is conditional upon the successful completion of the required training and passing of related assessments
• Other:
• Computer Literate
• Proficient in English
• Namibian Citizenship

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted
• Indicate the source of this job post: working.co.na
• Namib Mills is an equal opportunity employer
• Previously Disadvantaged Namibians (PDN) and women are encouraged to apply
• Only applications with this subject line will be considered
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted
• The Company offers in return; a competitive salary and a range of employee benefits which are market related
• CVs (not larger than 2MB) can be forwarded

How to Apply

1. Documentation

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae

2. Application

• Send your Documentation to hr1@namibmills.com.na with the Subject line “NMOPSS270625 – Grader and Supervisor Silo (Windhoek)"