Packaging Unit Manager

Mayfly Agri (Pty) Ltd; Durban; On-site; ZAR 450,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading packaging company in Durban is seeking a qualified individual to manage packaging operations. The successful candidate will oversee the management of packaging lines, ensure quality standards in bottling and canning processes, and maintain compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a B. Sc. in Engineering or B. Tech. Mechanical / Electrical and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Competitive compensation and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years previous experience in managing packaging lines in FMCG.
• Prior experience in bottling or canning operations is highly advantageous.
• Must have completed a Packaging Traineeship.

Responsibilities

• Ensure hectoliters packed are aligned with the plan.
• Maintain or increase hectoliters packed per day in line with efficiency standards.
• Control packaging process to maintain quality standards.
• Implement corrective actions for substandard products.
• Achieve and improve production targets.
• Control fixed costs, beer loss, and container loss.
• Prepare and implement operational plans.
• Motivate and manage human resources effectively.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Management of packaging lines

Good verbal, sight, and hearing abilities

Understanding of OHS and NOSA requirements

Education

B. Sc. in Engineering or B. Tech. Mechanical / Electrical

Job description

Minimum requirements for the role :

• Must have a B. Sc. in Engineering or B. Tech. Mechanical / Electrical
• Minimum 5 years previous experience in managing packaging lines FMCG (high speed plant and equipment)
• Prior experience in bottling or canning operations is highly advantageous
• Must have completed a Packaging Traineeship
• Good understanding of OHS and NOSA requirements is essential
• Must have good verbal, sight and hearing abilities in order to be able to do the job as prescribed

The successful candidate will be responsible for :

Ensuring that hectoliters packed by brand / pack are aligned with the plan.

Supplying full beer to the warehouse and agreeing on stock numbers.

Maintaining or increasing the number of hectoliters packed per day in line with the plan and factory efficiency standards.

Controlling the packaging process to maintain all quality standards.

Implementing corrective actions to prevent substandard products and reinforcing continuous improvement.

Achieving and improving all targets, e.g., hl per man-hour; % GLY and hl per factory hour; % LEF and hl per machine hour.

Controlling fixed costs, beer loss, and container loss.

Preparing and implementing plans to produce required outcomes, including materials, machine maintenance, and subordinate deployment.

Motivating and managing human resources, including conducting performance appraisals, handling discipline, administration, training, managing the IR climate, and addressing absenteeism.

Complying with safety standards and statutory requirements.

Keeping the packaging line clean and tidy at all times.

Reporting on efficiencies, downtime, and other production-related issues.

Recruiting, selecting, and appointing staff.

Managing outplacement of staff.

Setting and monitoring team and individual goals.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates