Packaging Engineer

Boardroom Appointments; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a qualified candidate in Cape Town for a role requiring a BSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and 5 years of experience in an FMCG environment. Responsibilities include achieving manufacturing targets, managing costs, and implementing best practices for quality and safety. The ideal candidate will have strong technical and leadership skills, ensuring continuous improvement in manufacturing standards and performance.

Qualifications

• 5 years technical, maintenance and leadership experience in an FMCG environment.
• Knowledge of world class manufacturing practices and principles.
• Understanding of SHEQ policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Achieved manufacturing performance targets.
• Installed maintenance systems and improved equipment availability.
• Managed manufacturing costs.
• Improved quality standards and safety.
• Provided leadership support and guidance to the team.

Skills

World class manufacturing practices and principles

Leadership skills

Knowledge of SHEQ policies and procedures

Education

BSc (Mechanical/Electrical) or 4 year relevant technical qualification

Relevant financial qualification

Job description

Qualifications

• BSc (Mechanical/Electrical) or 4 year relevant technical qualification.
• Relevant financial qualification would be an advantage
• 5 years technical, maintenance and leadership experience in an FMCG environment

Knowledge

• World class manufacturing practices and principles
• SHEQ policies and procedures

Responsibilities

• Achieved Manufacturing performance targets
• Installed maintenance systems and improved and optimised equipment availability
• Managed manufacturing costs
• Improved and maintained high quality standards
• Managed performance
• Implemented and maintained manufacturing systems, policies and procedures
• Improved and maintained high safety standards
• Implemented World Class Manufacturing practices
• Implemented Manufacturing strategy
• Managed projects
• Provided leadership support and guidance to the team