Title:  Packaging Engineer

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Immediate Superior: [[Packaging Engineer]] 
Job Grade: [[15]] 
Location: [[Springs]]
Function: [[Supply Chain]]
Sub Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: [[129063]] 
Closing Date: 24/01/2025

Applications are invited for the position within the Packaging Department, based at our Springs facility in Johannesburg.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Packaging Manager.

Purpose of the job

To assist in planning, scheduling and organizing maintenance operations, by managing and continuously improving maintenance with internal and external partners to obtain the highest possible technical availability and efficiency (OPI NONA) against the lowest cost.

 Key performance areas

Manage Maintenance:

Manage internal and third party contract maintenance, as well as OEMs to ensure high availability and reliability of plant and equipment.

• To set and obtain the maintenance objectives.
• In consultation with Unit Managers and maintenance groups, to further develop the maintenance plan and to provide support in the execution thereof.
• Monitor internal, third party and OEM performance and work with them to requirements continuously improve plant performance. To formulate /standards for the maintenance concept and the maintenance plans.
• To assist in planning, scheduling and organizing maintenance operations.
• To draw up standards, procedures and working instructions for the development, management and application of maintenance improvement for the technical installations at the cidery.
• To offer support in respect of maintenance cost.

Compliance:

Ensure maintenance procedures and equipment operations comply with both Heineken guidelines and legal regulations.

• To ensure the transfer of the Heineken rules and guidelines in the field of maintenance and to supervise the implementation of these in the cidery.
• To check the application of legal regulations, Heineken rules and guidelines, standards, procedures and in­structions.

Process Development:

Assist process improvement by suggesting and implementing modifications to maintenance procedures and plant and equipment.

• In consultation with the departments concerned (such as the relevant CoEs), to further develop the operating standards for current and newly constructed installations.
• To submit proposals to department Managers and technical maintenance groups in respect of lasting improvements (regarding operation, maintenance methods or modifications.

• To conduct research into developments and new methods in respect of technical maintenance and the relevant possibilities of application.

Staff Development:

Assist the development of cidery staff by providing technical expertise and for AM and PM processes. 

• To advise the cidery Packaging Leadership team in respect of maintenance systems, such as HACS, RCM, TPM etc. and cooperate with external partners in this respect.

• To recognise the training needs in the fields of maintenance knowledge and improvement skills and to issue relevant advice.
• To carry out benchmark research in cooperation with GSC.

Safety, Health and Environment:

• Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education and training and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures and processes in order to drive zero accident mentality.

Continuous Improvement:

• Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.

3. Job Requirements 

3.1 Education

• BSc (Eng) or B Tech (Eng) Mechanical / Electrical (MEng/MSc advantageous)
• Strong leadership capabilities
• Strong technical aptitude
• Packaging experience in an FMCG environment
• World Class Manufacturing/TPM exposure (e.g. problem solving, visual management)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years supervisory / management role
• Strong problem solving and RCA (root cause analysis) abilities
• People management and leadership skills
• High level of computer literacy in SAP & Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• The successful candidate must be innovative and drive best practices

3.2 Experience

• Min. 5 years management experience in an FMCG Packaging environment, including Maintenance Planning and Management
• World Class Manufacturing/TPM exposure (e.g. problem solving, visual management)
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years supervisory / management role
• Strong problem solving and RCA (root cause analysis) abilities
• People management and leadership skills
• High level of computer literacy in SAP & Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.)
• The successful candidate must be innovative and drive best practices

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.