Packaging Technical Expert
The South African Breweries SAB · Gauteng
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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