Packaging Equipment Specialist at AVI Limited

Job Description

• An exciting opportunity has become available for a Packaging Equipment Specialist to join the Engineering team at our Entyce Coffee & Creamer factory in Isando. The role will focus on driving equipment reliability, leading projects, supporting artisans and operators, and ensuring compliance to safety and food safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging equipment uptime, availability, and efficiency.
• Lead and support high-level breakdowns, audits, and root cause analysis.
• Drive maintenance improvement initiatives and advise on strategies.
• Support and manage projects – new equipment installations, upgrades, and capital plans.
• Develop artisans, operators, and graduates through skills training and coaching.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Trade Tested Millwright
• 10+ years’ experience in packaging engineering or a similar environment.
• Strong technical, problem-solving and leadership skills. 

Competencies

• Working together
• Thinking Analytically
• Maintaining Productivity
• Minimizing Risk
• Staying Composed
• Articulation Information
• Embracing Change
• Attention to detail