Furnace Operation: Operate and control the furnace equipment used in the brick production process. This includes managing temperature settings, monitoring fuel input, and ensuring proper furnace operation.
Maintenance and Repair: Conduct routine maintenance on furnace systems to ensure they function optimally. This involves inspecting, cleaning, and repairing furnaces and related equipment. Perform troubleshooting to identify and address any malfunctions or breakdowns promptly.
Quality Control: Monitor furnace performance to ensure that it meets quality standards and produces bricks that adhere to specified criteria. Adjust furnace settings as needed to maintain consistent brick quality.
Safety Compliance: Adhere to safety protocols and guidelines while operating and maintaining furnace systems. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards associated with furnace operations.
Equipment Upkeep: Maintain records of furnace maintenance, repairs, and operational data. Coordinate with the production and maintenance teams to schedule downtime for necessary furnace maintenance and repairs.
Efficiency Improvement: Recommend and implement measures to enhance furnace efficiency, reduce energy consumption, and optimize fuel usage without compromising brick quality.
Collaboration: Work closely with production engineers, supervisors, and other team members to ensure seamless integration of furnace operations within the overall brick manufacturing process. Communicate effectively regarding any issues or improvements related to furnace performance.
Training and Documentation: Train new technicians or operators on furnace operation procedures, safety protocols, and maintenance practices. Maintain documentation such as manuals, maintenance logs, and operating procedures for reference and training purposes.
Inventory Management: Monitor furnace-related inventory, including spare parts and supplies, and coordinate with the procurement team to ensure adequate stock levels for maintenance and repairs.
Continuous Learning: Stay updated with new technologies, best practices, and advancements in furnace technology relevant to the brick production industry. Incorporate innovative solutions to improve furnace efficiency and productivity.
In summary, a furnace technician in a brick production company plays a crucial role in ensuring the proper functioning, maintenance, and efficiency of furnace systems essential for the manufacturing of bricks. They contribute to maintaining a consistent and quality production process while prioritizing safety and adherence to operational standards.
Production Planning and Scheduling: Develop production schedules and plans to meet demand while optimizing resources like manpower, machinery, and raw materials. Coordinate with different departments to ensure smooth workflow.
Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and efficiency improvement within the production line. Implement strategies to enhance productivity and quality while reducing waste.
Quality Control: Establish and enforce quality control standards to ensure that bricks meet specified requirements. Implement quality assurance processes and address any deviations or issues in the production process that affect product quality.
Team Management: Supervise and lead a team of production engineers, technicians, and operators. Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure a safe and productive work environment.
Equipment Maintenance and Upkeep: Oversee maintenance schedules for production machinery and equipment to minimize downtime and ensure proper functioning. Coordinate with maintenance teams to address any breakdowns or repairs promptly.
Health and Safety Compliance: Enforce safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all employees. Conduct regular safety inspections and implement corrective measures as needed.
Inventory Management: Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished products to ensure adequate supplies for continuous production while minimizing excess inventory.
Cost Management: Work towards cost reduction initiatives without compromising on quality standards. Monitor production expenses and analyze cost-saving opportunities.
Reporting and Analysis: Prepare regular reports on production performance, including key metrics like output, efficiency, quality, and costs. Analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks, or areas for improvement.
Collaboration and Communication: Collaborate with other departments such as sales, logistics, and procurement to ensure alignment in meeting production goals and customer demands. Maintain effective communication channels within the production team and across departments.
Overall, the Production Engineering Section Manager plays a critical role in overseeing the entire production process, from planning to execution, ensuring that the company meets its production targets efficiently while maintaining quality standards and a safe working environment.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Oversee daily warehouse activities such as receiving and storing goods, managing inventory levels.
2. Ensure efficient processes, and maximize warehouse productivity.
3. Ordering and maintaining suitable inventory levels.
4. Checking Delivery Orders, items received, inventory, and deliveries for accuracy.
5. Maintaining records, reporting relevant information, and preparing any necessary documentation.
6. To maintain the neatness and tidiness of the storehouse.
7. To oversee and manage warehouse inventory System
8. Maintain meticulous records of incoming and outgoing materials and products. Conduct monthly inventory counts and resolve any discrepancies.
9. Ensure stocks are kept and arranged in orderly at the designated shelf and area.
10. To perform duties assigned by superior & be able to complete independently
11. Work closely with purchasing and production to work out the best production planning.
12. To records and issue the Good Received Noted (GRN) to report the arrival of raw materials.
13. To inspect the inventory and maintain paperwork and documents.
14. Monitor the status of orders from Purchasing and ensure accuracy on deliveries against lead time.
15. To manage stock accuracy and ensure the physical stock tally with system. Reports any discrepancies in inventory records to head of department
16. To Perform any other duties assigned by superiors when it is deemed necessary from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS:
1. 4 years of experience in storekeeping, inventory control,
2. Ability to safely and legally operate a forklift
3. Knowledge of proper bookkeeping and inventory management
4. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
5. Competencies in data entry, analysis, and management
6. Highly motivated team player with great initiative, interpersonal skills.
7. Competency in MS Office and familiarity with inventory software.
8. Strong organizational and time management skills.
Job Responsibilities
• To check equipment and ensure it is safe to be used.
• To inform supervisor if equipment is in need of repair or not working properly or in any unsafe condition.
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical problems encountered in daily production.
• To inspect and ensure fabricated components are the correct size.
• Follow up on the work done to ensure that work is running smoothly and according to schedule. In the event of problems, notify the superior immediately and take immediate corrective measures to bring work back on track.
• To execute the preventive maintenance and repair work on all mining process plant equipment's, machineries and facilities and ensure that they are in good working condition.
• To analyse the blueprints for mechanical systems to determine the components to be constructed and assembled.
• To assemble structural components to create a finished system, using blueprints as a guide.
• For cutting works, check the cylinders, regulators, hoses etc are the right one and are in good working condition.
• To keep all equipment, cables hoses, cylinder etc. out of any traffic routes such as door hallways.
• Turn off and lock equipment tools when not in use
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• To ensure job card is endorsed by supervisor daily after works
• Maintain and keep proper and complete record of all work done and maintain and secure works tools.
• Ensures full compliance with the company’s Health & Safety, Code of Integrity, and Professional Conduct policies.
• To undertake any other duties which may be assigned from time to time by the superior/company.
Requirements
• Minimum qualification SPMV, SKM, SPM with 5 years of working experiences.
• Candidate with Diploma in Mechanical Engineering/ Engineering or Technical field are encouraged to apply.
• The ability to use hand and power tools.
• The ability to interpret blueprints for mechanical systems.
• The ability to concentrate for extended periods.
• Details oriented, strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skill, time management, teamwork, and organized.
• Exceptional welding and mechanical skills.
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