Job Description

Position Title: Packaging Technologist

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time xe2x80x8b

Position Location: Delmas

Grade: Grade 03

Requisition ID: 26490

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of a Packaging Technologist to be based at the McCain Delmas site, Gauteng. The successful candidate will be required to travel to the Springs Plant as & when required, the incumbent will report to the Technical Services Manager.

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The incumbent is responsible for design, standardization, implementation, and problem solving of all packaging related materials and equipment, commissioning of new packaging equipment. Guide Procurement, Marketing and Suppliers on new packaging materials and equipment for sustainability and cost savings. Maintaining specifications and Best Operating practices. Drive a safety first and zero waste culture and optimizing the use of packaging materials. Lead new technology projects and improvement/upgrade projects.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Drive Packaging Safety:

• Drive employee safety through Good Catch and Behavioral Observation System (BOS) program.
• Work closely with Projects Engineering during projects for safety by design.

• Quality and Consistent Improvement Pipeline for Packaging:

• Manage Supplier relations and supplier quality.
• Guide and advise Research & Development (R&D), Procurement and Marketing on packaging changes and new product projects.
• Manage non-conformance Report investigations and resolutions with plants and suppliers.

• Sustainable Cost Advantage (Cash Preservation in Packaging) by Driving Cost Saving Initiatives on Packaging Materials and Consumables:

• Promote and support Best Operating practice to align with global procedures and practices.
• Drive cost saving initiatives on packaging materials and consumables through trials on new packaging materials and guide procurement and manufacturing on changes and improvements.
• Identify and roll out new packaging technologies to ensure costs are kept low and throughput is maintained/improved.

• Performance (Throughput Delivery sustainability):

• Support Operator refreshment program.
• Drive packing availability and pack rate in alignment with site Annual Operating Costs (AOC).
• Assess packaging throughout the value chain to ensure compliance to customer specification and market.
• Guide and advise R&D, Procurement and Marketing on new product trials to maintain plant standards and drive simplicity in the plants.

• Technical Services Support on projects:

• Assist in operational design of capital projects.
• Commissioning, qualification and verification of capital installs.
• Consult on Global initiatives.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12 or Equivalent
• Degree in Engineering or Technical related field.
• At least 5 yearsxe2x80x99 experience in a similar role, specifically from a frozen food manufacturing background.
• At least 1 year experience in project management.
• Strong analytical and technical reasoning skills
• Knowledge of operating packaging equipment and understand packaging materials.
• Strong verbal and written skills.
• Experience in training and facilitation.
• Knowledge of best practices.
• Experience with start-up management concepts and equipment commissioning.

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Job Family: Manufacturing; Engineering & Technical
Division: Global Value Engineering
Department: xe2x80x8bTechnical Services xe2x80x8b
Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)

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