Electronic Lead

BAT is evolving at pace into a global multi-category business. Our purpose is to create A Better Tomorrow™ by Building a Smokeless World.
To achieve our ambition, we are looking for colleagues who are ready to join us on this journey! Tomorrow can’t wait, let’s shape it together!

What are the key objectives and expectations from this role?  

The Electronic Lead's role involves guiding electronic Technicians in offering electro-technical assistance to production zones, ensuring efficient functioning of all production machinery and peripheral equipment. (This applies to the electrical and electronic functioning of the equipment). 

Accountabilities

• Ensuring that shift personnel are adhering to machine electrical safety. (keeping electrical cabinets always locked, No bypass of electrical Safeties and interlocks on Machines and adhering to the LOTOTO process)
• Lead and provide an electro technical service to production areas to ensure machine availability throughout the shift.
• Lead shift technicians in supporting all IWS activities in cells, reporting, fixing and attending to all breakdowns and process failure at minimum impact to production.
• Lead shift technician in ensuring that they find defects on machines, record them and fix them.
• Supervise shift electronics in conducting maintenance on manufacturing machinery and auxiliary devices based on maintenance schedule to uphold machine integrity.
• Coordinate and supervise inspection of assigned production equipment as per request from production personnel and update fault list accordingly.
• Coordinate process to update production equipment documentation, software and coordinate the installation of new equipment and improvements to existing machinery and associated devices.pment.
• Provide mentorship to new electronic technicians and learner technician on solving and upkeep of production machines along with additional apparatus. Ensure all personal training is completed according to plan.
• Oversee completion of production shift reports, time keeping, leave request approval and other administrative tasks related to the role of the Electronic shift Lead.
• Communicate and collaborate closely  with relevant functions to keep all collaborators advised and to address and seek solutions for problems of mutual interest for continuous improvement
• Communicating shift performance to team leader,
• Enforce to the BAT house rules.
• Active participation in waste reduction initiatives and ISO/PI&T audits.
• Active participation in team talks to ensure effective knowledge and information sharing
• Compliance to BAT and EHS procedures according to 5S Principles.
• Lead spares for Department
• Assist other Departments with projects and investigations
• Successful identification and training of a successor for the Shift Lead position

Experience Required

• Must have at least 5 (five) years confirmed experience in the FMCG or equivalent business sector.
• National Diploma (S4/N6) Electrical/Electronic Engineering.
• Relevant technical knowledge and ability applicable to area of responsibility
• Resource management knowledge

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

WHY JOIN BAT?
We’re one of the few companies named as a Global Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute – certified in offering excellent employee conditions.

Collaboration, inclusion and partnership underpin everything we do here at BAT. We are looking forward to enabling every individual to thrive, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partnership status, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, skills, experience, education, socio-economic and professional background, veteran status, perspectives and thinking styles. We know that embracing talent from all backgrounds is what makes us stronger and best prepared to meet our business goals.

We see the career breaks as opportunities not obstacles. Through The Global Returners program, we support professionals looking to restart their careers after an extended absence from the workforce (e.g. time out caring for family, parental leave, national service, sabbatical and/or starting an own venture).

Come bring your difference and see what is possible for you at BAT. Learn more about our culture and our award winning employee experience here.

If you require any reasonable adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best during the recruitment process, you are encouraged to notify us. We are fully committed to support you by making appropriate arrangements for you to demonstrate your full potential.