Website Freedom Stationery
Freedom Stationery is one of South Africa’s largest and most trusted stationery brands that offers a comprehensive, top quality range of school, office and household stationery items that are as durable as they are affordable.
Freedom Stationery is a major South African company that manufactures and supplies a wide range of stationery products for educational, office, and personal use. The company, founded in 1987, has grown into a leading brand known for its affordable and accessible products. The company owns its manufacturing facilities, including a plastics plant acquired in 2000 that produces items like filing sleeves, folders, and rulers.
Key Responsibilities:
Machine Operation & Setup
- Operate and set glueing machines according to job specifications and customer requirements.
- Ensure optimal machine performance without compromising quality and safety.
- Perform machine changeovers and raw material replacements efficiently.
- Manage machine settings, troubleshoot breakdowns, and report issues to management immediately.
Quality Control
- Perform first-off sample checks; ensure final product meets specifications.
- Monitor quality throughout the run, and reduce waste through careful oversight.
- Ensure signed samples are available and accessible during production.
Maintenance & Safety
- Conduct routine and preventative maintenance as per maintenance plan.
- Complete and submit daily maintenance and production checklists.
- Ensure all safety measures are strictly followed and machines are compliant.
Team Coordination
- Collaborate with feeders, packers, and team members to ensure smooth workflow.
- Conduct effective handovers between shifts and communicate key issues.
- Provide daily feedback to supervisors on machine performance and issues.
Lean & 5S Management
- Participate in Lean Manufacturing and 5S activities (Sort, Set in Order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
- Maintain high housekeeping and visual management standards.
Documentation & Compliance
- Ensure all process documents, production sheets, and incident reports are completed accurately and on time.
- Adhere to ISO 9001 and FSSC 22000 (Version 6) standards.
- Support quality management and food safety systems as assigned.
Requirements
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum 2 years of experience operating glueing machines in a manufacturing or printing environment.
- Proven machine setup experience is highly advantageous.
- Knowledge of ISO9001, FSSC22000, or similar quality management systems is beneficial.
- Basic mechanical knowledge and machine troubleshooting skills.