Packaging Equipment Specialist: Boost Uptime & CI

AVI Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AVI Limited’s Snackworks Isando Biscuits Factory in Kempton Park, Gauteng, seeks a Packaging Equipment Specialist. You’ll lead maintenance- and project-support for packaging lines, train artisans and operators, and drive continuous improvements to boost uptime and product quality.

The role emphasizes safe operation, equipment reliability, and collaboration with OEMs, suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement capital projects on time.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years’ packaging engineering experience.
• Experience with vertical form fill seal machines, case packers, case sealers and conveyors.
• Proven track record of Continuous Improvement projects.
• Completed tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Millwright trade.

Responsibilities

• Provide maintenance- and project-support for packaging equipment.
• Train and upskill artisans and operators on equipment and processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
• Ensure health and safety compliance for equipment installations and operations.
• Support budgeting, capital planning and commissioning of new lines.

Skills

Packaging engineering

Continuous improvement

Project management

Maintenance planning

Robotics

Education

Bachelor/Master in Mechanical Engineering

Millwright Trade Test

Tools

VFFS machines

Case packers

Conveyors

Shrink wrappers

Job description

AVI Limited’s Snackworks Isando Biscuits Factory in Kempton Park, Gauteng, seeks a Packaging Equipment Specialist. You’ll lead maintenance- and project-support for packaging lines, train artisans and operators, and drive continuous improvements to boost uptime and product quality.

The role emphasizes safe operation, equipment reliability, and collaboration with OEMs, suppliers and cross-functional teams to implement capital projects on time.