Operator at British American Tobacco (BAT)

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.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Operator

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract Type: Permanent
Function: Operations

Description

• BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. With products like VELO, VUSE and GLO we are on a mission to decrease the health impact of our industry
• To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to Be The Change. Come, join us on this journey!
• British American Tobacco Nigeria has an exciting opportunity for two Operators in Ibadan
• To ensure production processes management and control over quality of manufactured products within a Making or/and Packing Machine.
• Individual is responsible to insure their equipment is operated and maintained in basic conditions and improvements required to reach goals are executed.  
• Train, coach, and give feedback to people to insure equipment is operated and maintained in accordance with agreed standards.  Individual is member of the Operating (Autonomous Maintenance) Team.

Responsibilities
Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensures daily production target are met in terms of volume.
• Coach and develop Technician Teams on Equipment standards (Safety maps; DMS execution etc.
• Recommend reapplication through Module AM Pillar owner and line structure.
• Propose, execute, and document improvements to eliminate losses
• Eliminate Root Cause of any outages relative to your equipment
• Monitor effectiveness and provide coaching
• Continuously improve standards to deliver target results
• Propose, execute, and document improvements to eliminate losses
• Lead issue resolution “to Root Cause” on the floor of chronic stops on your equipment

Requirements
What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's of Science/Engineering from a recognized institution.
• Strong analytical skills
• Self-leading role
• Familiarity with structured problem tools
• Knowledge of any manufacturing environment with 0 – 3 years’ experience in a production environment
• Good interpersonal and communication skills

What we offer you?

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility)
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes

Salary Range
Competitive salary

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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