Packaging Technical Expert

The South African Breweries SAB · Gauteng

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End Date: September 16, 2026

Key Roles and Responsibilities

  • Excellent at owning, managing and driving change – a change agent within Bottle Washers, Crate Washers and Pasteurizers
  • Communicate effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding
  • Lead the execute packaging value engineering and sustainability projects Drive effective Loop closure to prevent reoccurring downtime in packaging hall
  • Utilize the link between OWs and AWS to drive performance through VPO tools
  • Develop SWIs, SOPs and schedules reviewed and train Front Line Team
  • Work closely with excellent packaging technical team to develop and implement new technologies
  • Effectively drive MEO planning by utilizing short-, medium- and long-term action plans through focused L&W
  • Drive projects to meet quality expectations and business objectives
  • Manage multiple objectives and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
  • Research and develop solutions for complex washing machines challenges in the packaging environment through ZTE support
  • Assist with front-line support of production systems including outside of normal working hours
  • Restore equipment to an "as new" condition, in which initial deterioration is eliminated or controlled
  • Actively participate in problem solving 5 Why reviews, Abnormality Reports and PDCA/ITF's to provide deep technical knowledge to ensure correct root cause identification and that suitable preventive measures are identified and implemented
  • Partake in maintenance postmortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
  • Where requested, provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
  • Collaborate with ZTE's, Vendor's and Reverse Engineering Specialist to deliver KPI's

Key Attributes and Competencies

  • Bottle washing experience & toolkit
  • Packaging experience highly advantageous
  • Physically fit Physically demanding environment
  • Ability to self-manage, with initiative and bias for action
  • Enquiring and analytical thinking ability
  • Problem solving ability
  • Great attention to detail with the ability to prioritize
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work in teams
  • Prepared to work standby and overtime when required
  • Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
  • Specialized knowledge of the packaging process

Minimum Requirements

  • N6 National Diploma with Trade Test
  • National Diploma BSc and equivalent will be advantageous
  • Over 5 years' experience in an FMCG Environment
  • A motivated individual with high levels of resilience and the ability to operate in a high pressure
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