The key purpose of this role is to safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment and related processes in order to achieve optimal efficiency, cost objectives and consumer / customer quality.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:
Operate equipment and manage associated processes & performance in packaging:
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment

Interpret and implement production plan for shift

Operate manual and automatic machines on line as per standards
• Monitor production processes on shift and correct any negative trends
• Ensure process quality and productivity
Perform administration:
• Complete associated tracking and monitoring
• Complete operator workstation administration and take action as required
• Complete Team room administration as required
• Contribute to self-development
Problem Solving:
• Manage PIMS & POMS and take corrective action on negative trends
• Use QFR’s (As per triggers)
• Complete 5 WHY’s (As per triggers) with relevant team members
• Contribute towards AB reports as required
Autonomous operations:
• Clean, Inspect, Tag and Lubricate
• Perform quick fixes, adjust (fine-tune) machine settings and do changeovers
• Repair basic machine components
• Discard and replace basic machine components
• Carryout complex maintenance tasks
Other duties
• Support the overall Packaging team initiatives and arrangements
• Apply VPO standards
• Any other duties assigned by the Team Leader

Minimum Requirements:
• B.Sc. Engineering degree – Mechanical
• Min. Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
• Good leadership potential
• Good knowledge of production processes and technologies
• Familiarity with maintenance systems e.g. COSWIN
• Influencing ability with regards to sound maintenance practices