Production Operator L3 MOP Operator x2 needed at Kimberly-Clark

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Job title : Production Operator L3 MOP Operator x2

Job Location : Western Cape, Cape Town

Deadline : January 09, 2026

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Job Description

  • The Mop Operator perform as part of the shift team to ensure that safety, quality, productivity and housekeeping are maintained to the highest standards in an environment of continual improvement mindset and driving the highest standards in Manufacturing Excellent results.

In this role, you will:

  • Complies with all safety rules, procedures and works instructions.
  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping and hygiene in the department and follow 5S Housekeeping principles.
  • Operate the MOP of the asset to manufacture product according to specifications and to ensure quality compliance.
  • Communicates with the rest of the team on what they need to do in order to keep the machine running in line with good run settings.
  • Operate the asset at target speeds to achieve rate of operation targets.
  • Controls the production process and correct the components phases to ensure product is produced within specification.
  • Takes and checks samples of product regularly to ensure quality product is being produced. Takes necessary action if product is out of specification.
  • Makes decisions on when to stop the machine when product is out of specification.
  • Enter data on MES system continuously to monitor process and produce product within specification. Review of statistical data to support quality and OEE
  • Continuous monitoring of MESS/ quality charts results and coordinating of relevant corrective actions
  • Capture causes and reasons for delay as accurately as possible to effectively use this information for analysis and decision making on corrective and preventative actions.
  • Comply with centerlining process and use digital tools to track and optimise performance.
  • Knows and actively participate in all work and repairs which are carried out in his/her sector by the support teams.
  • Reports and informs team leader of the maintenance and improvement required of his sector.
  • Drives improvement on various assets in the Mill that will improve “stops, quality, safety, ROO and waste.
  • Apply PDCA Methodology and demonstrate a continuous improvement mindset
  • During shift changes, communicates to the incoming operator all new
  • occurrences, repairs, process changes and materials issues.
  • Responsible to be signed off to be able to operate on any of the assets

About You 

  • You perform at the highest level possible, and you appreciate a performance culture fueled by authentic caring.  You want to be part of a company actively dedicated to sustainability, inclusion, wellbeing, and career development.
  • You love what you do, especially when the work you do makes a difference. At Kimberly-Clark, we’re constantly exploring new ideas on how, when, and where we can best achieve results.
  • You’ll focus on winning with consumers and the market, while putting safety, mutual respect, and human dignity at the center. To succeed in this role, you will need the following requirements: 
  • Minimum Grade 12 and N4 or equivalent qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience on high-speed production equipment.

And / Or

  • Minimum Grade 12 and 5 years diaper, and or femcare/ pants experience with a proven track record in KPI delivery aligned with Kimberly Clark’s ways of working and values.
  • A minimum of white / blue belt SS would be required to support our continues improvement journey and P2030 adoption.
  • A minimum of 3 – 6  months acting in a MOP role, signed off competent by L&D on the skills matrix for MOP role and signed off Portfolio of Evidence will be required to be submitted to demonstrate competence.
  • Computer  & Digital data Literate (MES/ OSI PI/ PASS)

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