Senior Packaging Technologist - JHB at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Develop packs for innovation and translate a prototype concept into a fully commercialized package, working closely with suppliers

• Application of necessary packaging development skills to ensure “Design for Quality” packaging designs which performs well at all stages in the Supply Chain

• Create new die lines in conjunction with packaging suppliers for new packaging designs
• Conduct packaging / product compatibility and stability test
• Responsible for Project Management of new product packaging initiatives and strong working knowledge of supply cost structures, techniques for cost avoidance and impact on the demand cost structure
• Drawing up of complete and accurate packaging material specifications
• Ensure that correct specifications are loaded along with artwork
• Manage and lead change management process on current product improvement initiatives
• Evaluate current range, offer and make suggestions of how packaging can be improved, to ensure optimal packaging design and functionality
• Conduct research and benchmarking based on global packaging trends and sustainability for new packaging development
• Evaluate new technologies in the industry
• Liaising with all relevant buyers regarding the packaging requirements of their products
• Sourcing new packaging from representatives at various companies depending on the nature of the product
• Where needed attend print runs to sign off packaging for colour, layout and design
• Participating in environmental and recycling initiatives
• Manage, plan plant and packaging production trials with cross-functional teams
• Technical support on Quality related issues
• Lead problem solving on packaging material and machine interface
• Interface across functions e.g. Marketing, Production, QA, Site and Project Engineering Teams
• Mange and update packaging cost saving tracker
• Development and adaptation of packaging testing for the FMCG environment and develop inspection methods for incoming packaging materials
• Operational waste management and Bill Of Materials validations

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Minimum 8 years’ experience within packaging development
• Minimum 5 years’ operating at a Senior Level

Qualifications:

• Science/Engineering Qualification or Advanced Diploma in Packaging essential

Additional Requirements:

• Knowledge of SAP, will be an advantage
• Knowledge of the South African packaging industry essential
• Knowledge of QMS systems and HACCP will be an added advantage
• Packaging materials across various disciplines and formats, e.g., plastics, corrugates, paper, laminates, flexible films, etc.
• Packaging conversion processes such as blow moulding, injection moulding, lamination, cartons, extrusion, printing processes and color technology
• Expertise in carton erection and cartooning, collation, shrink wrapping, case packing – corrugate, case sealing and palletizing and date coding
• Pallet optimization and utilization using CAPE PACK
• Maintain Bills of Materials for packaging changes

Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Thinking Analytically
• Working Together
• Staying Composed
• Minimizing Risks
• Planning and Organising
• Maintaining Productivity
• Meeting Deadlines