Packaging Equipment Specialist

Avi Pvt. Ltd; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Gauteng is seeking a Packaging Equipment Specialist to ensure equipment efficiency and lead high-level breakdowns. The role requires over 10 years of packaging engineering experience and a Trade Tested Millwright qualification. Candidates should possess strong technical skills, analytical thinking, and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years' experience in packaging engineering or a similar environment.
• Strong technical skills and experience with packaging machinery.

Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging equipment uptime, availability, and efficiency.
• Lead and support high-level breakdowns and audits.
• Drive maintenance improvement initiatives and compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Technical problem-solving

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Education

Trade Tested Millwright

Job description

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Packaging Equipment Specialist to join the Engineering team at our Entyce Coffee & Creamer factory in Isando.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure packaging equipment uptime, availability, and efficiency.
• Lead and support high‑level breakdowns, audits, and root cause analysis.
• Drive maintenance improvement initiatives and advise on strategies.
• Support and manage projects – new equipment installations, upgrades, and capital plans.
• Develop artisans, operators, and graduates through skills training and coaching.
• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety and food safety regulations at all times.

Requirements

• Trade Tested Millwright
• 10+ years' experience in packaging engineering or a similar environment.
• Strong technical, problem‑solving and leadership skillspetencies
• Thinking Analytically Maintaining Productivity Minimizing Risk Staying Composed Articulation Information Embracing Change Attention to detail