Packaging Technical Expert at The South African Breweries (SAB)

End Date: September 16, 2026

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