Gift Packaging Head Technician

Are you the kind of person who sees a production line and
immediately thinks, “I can make this run better”?

Do you have the technical know-how to keep machinery
running, the production mindset to hit targets, and the leadership skills to
get a team moving in the same direction?

Then this could be the opportunity for you!

We’re looking for a Gift Packaging Head Technician to
take ownership of production line performance, machinery maintenance,
production targets and continuous improvement.

Production Line Wizardry

• Design,
  lay out and set up production lines using best manufacturing practices.
  
• Identify
  bottlenecks, waste and downtime — and eliminate them.
  
• Improve
  production flow, efficiency, ergonomics and throughput.
  
• Specify,
  source, install and commission new machinery and equipment.
  
• Create
  and maintain SOPs, work instructions and line standards.
  

Own the Numbers

• Take
  ownership of daily, weekly and monthly production targets.
  
• Ensure
  production volumes are achieved on time and to specification.
  
• Monitor
  and report on output, efficiency and quality.
  
• Investigate
  production problems and drive root-cause analysis.
  
• Implement
  corrective actions when targets or quality standards aren't met.
  
• Keep
  waste and rework under control.
  

Machinery &
Maintenance

• Own
  the preventative maintenance plan for all machinery and equipment.
  
• Schedule
  and oversee planned maintenance.
  
• Diagnose,
  repair and restore machinery when things go wrong.
  
• Minimise
  those dreaded “the machine is down” moments.
  
• Maintain
  critical spares and manage machinery suppliers and service providers.
  
• Keep
  maintenance records, asset registers and service histories accurate and up
  to date.
  

Lead From the Front

• Lead,
  train and develop technical and production teams.
  
• Make
  sure machinery is operated correctly and safely.
  
• Champion
  continuous improvement and best-practice manufacturing.
  
• Promote
  a positive, energetic and team-focused working environment.
  
• Work closely with Production, Maintenance,
  Finance and Procurement teams.
  

Requirements

• Mechanical & electrical machinery maintenance
  
• Preventative maintenance
  
• Production line design and setup
  
• Production process improvement
  
• Manufacturing/production experience
  
• Machinery troubleshooting and repairs
  
• Root-cause analysis
  
• Lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
  
• Production target management
  
• Quality control and food safety
  
• People management and team leadership
  
• Machinery installation and commissioning
  
• SOPs and technical documentation
  
• Critical spares management
  
• Excel and MS Office
  
• Production and maintenance reporting
  
• Strong communication and teamwork
  

Qualifications & Experience

• 5+
  years' experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
  
• 5+
  years' experience in machinery maintenance.
  
• 3+
  years' experience in production line design or process improvement.
  
• 2+
  years' experience managing people.
  
• A
  relevant technical or engineering qualification in:
  
• Mechanical
  Engineering
  
• Electrical
  Engineering
  
• Production/Industrial
  Engineering
  
• Or
  a recognised trade qualification
  
• Strong
  English communication skills, both written and verbal.
  
• Minimum C symbol for English in Matric.