Job Description

Knauf stands for opportunity We know that opportunity looks different to each person, and we are proud that we see opportunity in everyone. This exciting role within the Suez Plant could be the perfect next opportunity for you to build a unique career, in a values-led culture with a clear purpose of making tomorrow a home for all of us.

We are a global manufacturer of construction materials and within our Group, our 41,500 team members in 90 countries across 300 sites provide a huge opportunity for anyone with ambition and energy. We value everyone's contribution equally and we ask that you bring your whole self to work, to enrich the business further, as together we achieve more in a safe and inclusive environment.

Knauf Egypt is proud to be part of the Knauf Group. Our global reach in 90 countries continues to grow and we are looking for passionate, ambitious people to help us achieve our goals. We are all led by the same core values and believe in the powerful potential of large companies to have a positive impact on the world. We are now looking for another team mate to join us in Suez Plant as Dryer operator

Can you say ‘yes’?

Do you treat your colleagues with respect?

Do you always have the customer in mind?

Do you act with future generations in mind?

Do you like to seek out opportunities to grow and develop?

Do you have a proven track record of delivering results?

What you’ll be doing:

· Follow company health and safety procedures to ensure the safety of yourself and others

· Always to put safety first and when you are unsure you are expected to seek to understand first

· Following all instructions made by the shift leader / production manager / Deputy Production manager.

· Check the dryer doors and make sure that they are all sealed tightly.

· Following training and when competent to do so you are expected to operate all machinery in a safe manner including, Bagging, Mixer, Stacker, Calcination and the Laminator when necessary

· Check the gas and air valves and confirm that they are open and ready.

· Ensure a full understanding when arriving and leaving shift, you are expected to give a handover report at the end of shift and receive a handover at the start of shift

· Operate clean-as-you-go standards in line with the 5S methodology, ‘A place for everything & everything in its place’ to ensure overall efficiency in the workplace

· Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the board as and when directed

· Ensure a consistent approach you are expected to follow operating procedures.

· Keep plant downtime to a minimum by keeping detailed records and report any issues concisely and correctly to the Shift leader and maintenance team.

· Conduct regular checks to ensure the integrity of the board as and when directed

· Following training you are expected to carry out basic maintenance tasks as directed.

· Always comply with all quality systems to the best product possible

· participate in any project or process improvement, taking a lead on identifying improvements and playing a key role in implementing any resultant changes.

· Investigate causes of failures and developed new procedures for problem solving to produce high quality product and maximize output.

· Check the heat exchanger performance and report any malfunctions.

· Check the dryer operating system and make sure that there are no faults, and all control panel keys are at “AUTO” position.

· Start the dryer and adjust the burner temperatures according to the product type mentioned in the production plan.

· Check the boards’ quality with quality control persons as per the quality standard to make any necessary adjustments on the dryer temperatures.

· liaise closely with other shift workers to maintain standards and drive improvements

· Report and help in maintenance of any sudden faults occurs in the machine

What we’d love for you to have:

We are interested in you as a person: your attitude, behaviors and values. As long as you have the willingness to learn anything you need for the role that you don't already have, we'd love to speak to you. If you have experience in the following areas – this is an added advantage:

Education:

Industrial technical diploma, Electric Dev. Or Operation Dev.

BSc in industrial education, Electric Dev. Or Mechanic Dev.- production sector.

Experience:

Min.4 years’ experience in operation / Instruments operation / Maintenance, preferably in Ovens and dryers’ operations / Maintenance, in (Gypsum / Cement / Glass / Steel) sectors.

Skills required:

- Computer (Microsoft office).

- HMI (Advanced SCADA system Ex. WIN CC).

- English A2 levelor above.

We’ll provide:

• A competitive salary

• Benefits

What happens next?

We appreciate that your time is precious and applying for a new job can be a lengthy process - so we have committed to replying to your application within (NUMBER OF DAYS) working days.