Packaging Technical Expert at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

• Excellent at owning, managing and driving change – a change agent within Control, Automation, Inspection, Coding and cross functionally.
• Communicating effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding
• Lead the execution of 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
• Collaborate with both Electrical, Control & Automation teams to identify, define, develop Integration & Automation solutions for packaging
• 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 automation challenges in the packaging environment through ZTE support
• Assist with front-line support of production systems (including outside of normal working hours)
• Equipment restored 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 post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
• Where requested, provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
• Collaboration with ZTE's, Vendor's and Reverse Engineering Specialist to deliver KPI’s

Minimum Requirements:

• N6 National Diploma with Trade Test
• National Diploma from Technician – Electrical, Mechatronics or equivalent
• Experience in Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley PLCs
• Good knowledge in Networks: Asi-Interface, Profibus, Profinet, Device Net and Ethernet.
• Drive knowledge in Danfoss, SEW and Simotion
• Packaging experience highly advantageous
• Physically fit (Physically demanding environment)
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
• Specialized knowledge of the packaging process
• In depth knowledge of field networks and HMI

Desirable Education

• B-tech or BSc in Electrical or Equivalent

Experience

• 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
• Excellent planning and organizational skills