Purpose of the role
• The position holder will be in charge of managing packaging engineering in respect of Asset care, projects, modifications, overhauls, spare parts and safety to ensure plant and equipment availability.

Accountabilities
• Commit to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority. Be visible as an ambassador for safety by behaving in a safe manner at all times and always challenging unsafe practices and behaviour of others, reprimanding where appropriate. Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems and equipment operational procedures.
• Achieve 100% conformance to Safety, Statutory and Engineering and Risk Management Standards.
• Provide input for packaging engineering AOP
• Achieve packaging engineering Key Performance Indicators driving Asset care culture
• Improve asset performance versus targets through the leadership of effective planned maintenance activities (e.g. shutdowns, overhauls) and providing technical input into packaging teams in collaboration with the packaging maintenance planner.
• Implement best engineering practices and provide input into packaging asset care management.
• Provide support for packaging overhauls to ensure that these activities are completed on time to specifications and budget.
• Optimise product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering Right First Time (RFT) on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply, record & share learning’s to prevent re-occurrence.
• Manage materials, components and spares required by their plant and equipment – includes draw down stock from locally provided “bins” and be accountable for whatever stock is drawn down

Qualifications and Experience Required:
• Degree in Engineering and certification in relevant field will add advantage
• A minimum of 3 years experience in maintenance engineering in food or drink manufacturing environment.
• Proven first line management skills
• Computer Literate
• People management & motivational skills
• Networking/influencing /communication skills
• Manage complexity