Packaging Analyst - Paarl at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure adherence to best practice requirements on the bottling line
• Perform specific measurements as required during bottling to ensure best practice
• Reporting and handling of non-conforming packaging material
• Investigating and assisting with problem solving regarding packaging material and processes
• Maintain measuring and testing equipment (calibration and verification of equipment), including Freeweigh
• Release conforming materials on SAP and physically
• Report on all non-conforming materials
• Create quality notifications on SAP for all non-conforming materials
• Liaise with packaging material suppliers (provide relevant information w.r.t. non-conformances, short monthly reports)
• Training of production personnel on instrumentation used in the production department and process control procedures
• Providing assistance in maintaining Quality Management Systems (QMS) documentation
• Conducting quality audits
• Assisting with project management
• Performing relevant administration
• Successfully achieving agreed business plan initiatives within Quality Control department
• Ensure principles of teamwork are adhered to
• Contributing towards innovation and business improvements
• Complying with service level agreements in order to keep internal customers informed and satisfied
• Ensure 5S is sustained in area of responsibility
• Actively participate in TPM business initiatives

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Packaging/Food Technology (degree or diploma)
• Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience in a Quality Control environment within the FMCG industry
• Working knowledge of/experience in Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, 14000, 45001 SANS 1841, FSSC, IFS)
• Knowledge of HCCP - CCP validation process
• Basic Understanding of LIMS
• Competent in administration of a wide variety of office tasks
• Computer literate in the MS Office package (SAP, SharePoint and Microsoft365 Online experience will be advantageous)
• Ability to work under pressure and accurately while paying attention to detail
• Sound problem-solving abilities.
• Proven verbal and written communication skills
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Creativity that enhances continuous improvement is a pre-requisite
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position