Packaging Specialist - Parow Plant Snacks at PepsiCo

Responsibilities

What we’re looking for:

We are looking for a Packaging Specialist to join our dynamic team. The role is physically located in Parow reporting to the Plant Manager.

The successful candidate will be responsible to manage, coordinate and control Plant’s packaging machine and film efficiencies together with quality, grams give away and promotional runs in such a way that drives cost and effectiveness throughout the business. Lead line optimization and capability development in the packaging hall. The successful incumbent will play a pivotal role in providing manufacturing with the necessary packaging capability that will enable the following key factors:

• The optimisation of packaging machine efficiency.
• Minimize film waste
• The elimination of packaging related consumer complaints.
• Eliminate product waste due to overflows and packing machine inefficiency.
• Training and development of all Packing Machine technicians and packaging FLM’s
• Responsible for certification of all new Packing Machine Technicians
• Development of Site Expert & Trainers for Packaging
• The satisfactory compliance with food safety and other SOS requirements and audits.
• The upkeep of packaging equipment, modification changes and packaging projects.
• The training and technical development of packaging operators and other staff as relevant.
• The efficient conversion of raw materials in order to maximize product yield.
• The administration and coordination of all packaging related KPIs and reports
• Coordinate with Starfleet Manager, Packaging MOS team for implementation of best practices.
• Commissioning of new packaging equipment and subsequent training for PMT’s
• Conduct trials and be part of new product development and packaging promotions.   

Qualifications

What will qualify you for the role

• Tertiary qualification in Manufacturing/Engineering (Bachelor’s degree or National Diploma)
• 8+ years in an FMCG production environment with at least 5 years’ experience in packaging
• Certified Packaging SET – PepsiCo would be advantageous
• Packaging IPS knowledge
• Performance Management
• Problem solving skills
• Strong facilitation and training skills
• Info Systems: must be able to document and track info & understand production systems
• Safety Awareness: must demonstrate awareness to personal and others safety in area of responsibility
• Packaging teaching skills
• Technical knowledge of flexible packaging material.
• High-speed packaging machines.
• Knowledge of plant layout and ergonomics of people within the packaging area.
• Work study of all packaging product flow.
• Decision-Making
• Time Keeping Management
• Packaging Starfleet process.
• Coaching and Mentoring