Job Vacancies @ British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

Lagos & Oyo, Nigeria Posted 3 years ago Posted on Engineering / Technical, Graduate Trainee / Entry Level, Manufacturing / Production

British American Tobacco is recruiting to fill the following positions:

1.) Technician
2.) Operator
3.) Global Graduate Program (West Africa) 2022

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice - whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

See job details and how to apply below.

1.) Technician

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Reports To: Shift Team Lead
Seniority Level: Non-management
Function: Operations

Role Positioning and Objectives

Individual is responsible to own and drive root cause analysis within a team of Equipment Owners/Operating teams for an Operating Line, Lines, or Operation. The Technician II by his role supports the Shift Team Lead in delivering the PQCDSM – Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale - results necessary to achieve the Compelling Business Need by rigorous application of RTT/ IWS tools.
He is responsible, in conjunction with the Equipment Owner at ensuring their equipment is operated and maintained at base conditions and improvements required to reach goals are executed. 95% of individual’s time will be spent on the Operating Floor working with the team. Individual is member of Operating (Autonomous) Team.

What You Will Be Accountable For

Coach and develop Technician I and Operating Teams;
Supports the Shift Team Lead in delivering the PQCDSM – Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale - results necessary to achieve the Compelling Business Need by rigorous application of RTT/ IWS tools;
Actively participate in project delivery and execution;
Serve as a technical operator and additional resource to operate and fix both operational and technical issues on responsible line(s) to meet shift PQCDSM results;
As a member of Operating AM team, drives and executes all AM related activities and actions within Shift. Includes RTT DMS, step progression, and maintenance of standards
Implement all required and recommended actions/responsibilities to support Operating teams through the IWS Phase Journey
Use Risk Prediction whenever you are performing a non-routine task on your equipment (i.e. defect fixing)
Drives safety defects through completion with a high sense of urgency
Key driver for analysing all safety risks and driving out losses associated with those risks
Performs weekly & monthly CILs
Maintains and updates all standards in Equipment (i.e. CIL, OPLs, lube map, safety map, centrelines, defect list, etc.
Ensures CIL is updated when there are learnings (i.e. breakdowns, process failures, etc.)
Ensures that the CIL is driving the elimination of unplanned breakdowns
Tracks CIL time daily and continues to drive down time by creating kaizens to address remaining HTRs and SOCs
Fixes defects found, submits notifications for defects equipment owner is unable to fix and continues to follow-up until defect is repaired
Runs equipment at centreline and can explain deviations
Understands link between Process Control Strategy (PCS) and CLs & CILs
Understand, follow, and insure compliance with QA and HS&E Key Elements. Eliminate Root Cause of any outages.

Work Schedule:

Shift rotation with off-shift and weekend support subject to prevalent shift pattern and as dictated by business requirements; this could include call-in support in extreme cases.

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

An academic qualification in City & Guilds (Engineering / Manufacturing / Transport Maintenance), NABTEB (Technical Trade), or National Diploma in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics from a recognised institution
The role holder will require an expert knowledge of cigarette making or packing machinery with at least 7 years of “hands on” experience of running these machines in a production environment, thereby gaining technical mastery of equipment and can develop it in others
Key Knowledge on GD121/ AF12 Making machines
A strong working knowledge of technical training, fault finding, troubleshooting techniques on both Making and Packing machines will be essential to the success of the role. Overall strong technical skills.
In addition, a good understanding of mechanical processes, both hands on and theory will be required.
Understanding of storeroom operating strategies.
Ability to develop and effectively coach/train Equipment Owners and other technicians.
Strong verbal and written communication skills desired

Salary Range
Competitive salary package + excellent benefits.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

2.) Operator

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Reports to: Shift Team Lead
Seniority Level: Non-Management
Function: Operations

Role Positioning and Objectives

Individual is responsible to ensure their equipment is operated and maintained at base conditions and improvements required to reach goals are executed.
Making sure that Process activities within the complex under his jurisdiction are carried out correctly to meet volume demand and quality specifications in line with best practices, at an effective cost, in a hygienic and safe working environment. Individual is member of Operating (Autonomous) Team.

What You Will Be Accountable For
Role model leadership, inclusion, and 5E’s:

Participate in project delivery and execution
Participate in monthly performance review with Shift team lead and quarterly review with Line lead using scorecard/PAP
Participate in monthly/Quarterly department team meetings/briefings
Participate in Shift Transition Meeting and Planned Stop huddles/critiques, per the Site DDS DMS
Work with other Module equipment owners to maintain cohesive, responsive, flexible organization
Ensure all necessary documentations are completed and applicable company policies are complied.

Rigorous application of IWS tools / execute standards:

Deliver operational KPIs for Run to Target DMS execution
Use Risk Prediction whenever you are performing a non-routine task on your equipment (i.e. defect fixing)
Drives safety defects through completion with a high sense of urgency
Tracks stops daily and continues to drive out STOPS
Uses UPS tools (6W2H, Why-Why) for chronic stops to ELIMINATE them
Maintains procedures for C/O for their equipment current and drives improvements to optimize c/o time
Participates in Breakdown Elimination and leads improvements to eliminate reoccurring BDs
Runs equipment at centreline and can explain deviations
Submits notifications for defects equipment owner is unable to fix and continues to follow-up until defect is repaired
Submits notifications for defects he/she is unable to fix on own equipment and continues to follow-up until defect is repaired
Ensures that defects are FOUND and FIXED daily
Ensures that the CIL is driving the elimination of unplanned breakdowns
Ensures CIL is updated when there are learnings (i.e. breakdowns, process failures, etc.)
Drive and support the delivery PQCDSM - Production, Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

Academic qualification in City & Guilds (Engineering / Manufacturing / Transport Maintenance), NABTEB (Technical Trade), or National Diploma (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics) from a recognised institution.
Knowledge of cigarette making or packing machinery with at least 3 years of “hands on” experience of running these machines in a production environment
A strong working knowledge of technical training, fault finding, troubleshooting techniques on both Making and Packing machines will be essential to the success of the role. Overall strong defects finding and fixing around High loss areas.
Understands link between Process Control Strategy (PCS) and CLs & CILs
A high degree of inter personal skill will be required to establish credentials and to pass on knowledge and experience to newer team members
Knows the cigarette and pack components, its individual functions and its relevance for consumers
Identifies how the different elements of the cigarette/product design compose the smoking experience
Routinely/daily aware of Quality performance information and data analysis to either sustain or improve Product Quality.
Demonstrates an understating of key processes relating to Quality in their area of Supply Chain.

Salary Range
Competitive Salary package + excellent benefits + market leading bonus.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

3.) Global Graduate Program (West Africa) 2022

Location: Lagos
Seniority Level: Global Graduate
Function: Human Resources, Digital Business Solutions

Role Positioning and Objectives

British American Tobacco has an exciting opportunity for Global Graduates to join our team in Nigeria. If you’re driven, passionate, ambitious and courageous, our Global Graduate Programme will help you achieve your potential.
Our Global Graduate Programme – West Africa enables you develop exceptional commercial skills, equipping you with a deep understanding of the dynamics of the market you operate in.
It offers you the opportunity to challenge yourself on international projects, network with graduates from around the world and strengthen your leadership skills, through participation in our Global Academy and with the support of your dedicated Coach and Mentor.

What is Global Graduate Program & What Do We Offer?

It's a 12-month, fast-track development program to a management job for high potential fresh graduates and young professionals!
The aim of the program is to raise future leaders of BAT. This is a real job from day one. One in a tough and fast-paced environment that will stretch you to the limits.

Can This Be Your Future Role?

Are you ready for a real job with real impact from day one?
Are you looking to the chance to progress to a managerial role in 12 months?

Essential Experience, Skills and Knowledge

University Graduate with a minimum of Second-Class Upper division in Computer Science, Statistics, Electrical Engineering or other related fields
Not more than 3 years post graduate experience
National Youth Service Corps (NYSC) program completed or equivalent for other countries
Strong verbal and written communication skills in English (French would be an added advantage)
Leadership demonstrated through extra-curricular activities
Good knowledge of agile methodologies
Familiar with design thinking and other problem solving or ideation methodologies
Strong learning agility with good appetite to inspire data-informed decision making.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online

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