Engineering Specialist Packaging

Heineken; Springs; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is seeking a qualified individual for a position focused on maintaining mechanical packaging equipment and managing maintenance teams in Springs. Candidates must have an N6 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Certificate, at least 5 years of practical experience, and strong communication skills. The role also involves ensuring adherence to safety regulations and equipment reliability in the packaging process.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years practical experience.
• 3 years experience managing a team.
• Knowledge of safety regulations for tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain Mechanical Packaging Equipment.
• Ensure maintenance performed to company standards.
• Drive reliability and equipment availability in packaging.

Skills

Maintenance of Mechanical Packaging Equipment

team management

communication skills

safety regulations knowledge

proficient in SAP and MS Office

Education

N6 Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Certificate

Trade Test Certificate

Tools

packaging equipment

engineering tools

Job description

We Go Places! How about you

Immediate Superior: Petros Skosana

Job Grade: 10

Location: Springs

Function: Supply Chain

Sub Function: Supply Chain - Production

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 106189

Closing Date: 20 / 08 / 2024

Responsibilities

• Maintain Mechanical Packaging Equipment
• Ensure maintenance performed to company standards
• Drive reliability and equipment availability in packaging
• Manage utilities sustainably in area responsible
• Manage Maintenance teams
• Manage Maintenance Contractors
• Review Planned Maintenance tasks and plans
• Adhere to OSHACT and Food safety regulations
• Identify training needs and assist artisans in managing personal development
• Train packaging operators on basic maintenance principles (Autonomous Maintenance)

Qualifications

• Recognised N6 Mechanical / Electrical Engineering Certificate and a trade test certificate
• Knowledge of packaging equipment workshop and engineering practices tools and apparatus
• Minimum of 5 years practical experience
• 3 years experience managing a team
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Knowledge of safety regulations for tools
• Experience in FMCG environment advantage
• Knowledge of all workshop / engineering tools machines apparatus and materials
• Computer literate SAP MS Word & MS Excel
• Ability to work independently and under pressure

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.

Employment Type: Full Time

Department / Functional Area: Supply Chain

Vacancy: 1