Operator

About the role

British American Tobacco is seeking a motivated Operator to join its manufacturing team in Fiji. The role focuses on operating and maintaining production equipment to meet daily targets while ensuring product quality and safety.

Key responsibilities

• Operate assigned equipment and production flow to meet business needs.
• Perform daily, weekly and major maintenance on the module and equipment.
• Troubleshoot machine breakdowns and execute corrective actions.
• Ensure product quality and compliance with QA and HS&E standards.
• Participate in shift and weekly DDS meetings to set priorities and report results.
• Apply IWS tools, execute standards, and maintain Daily Management Systems (DMS).
• Carry out changeovers according to standard work practices.
• Support loss‑elimination plans and develop improvement initiatives.

Required profile

• Trade certificate in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to analyse data using Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proactive attitude with a sense of urgency.

Required skills

• Mechanical/Electrical Engineering knowledge.
• Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint proficiency.
• Problem‑solving techniques (5 Whys, 6W2H).
• Familiarity with 5S, EHS and Good Manufacturing Practices.
• Machine troubleshooting (cigarette maker/packer) experience.