Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?
Packaging Technical Expert (Control, Automation, Inspection and Coding)
Key purpose statement
- Executing Line Integration Engineering to ensure sustainable performance
- Day-to-day resolution of medium- and long-term stakeholder query
- Interface with vendors & Front Line team to implement technology-based solutions
Key roles and responsibilities
- Excellent at owning, managing and driving change – a change agent within Control, Automation, Inspection, Coding and cross functionally.
- Communicating effectively by conveying information and ideas in a clear, meaningful, and timely manner, providing information to ensure understanding
- Lead the execution of packaging value engineering and sustainability projects Drive effective Loop closure to prevent reoccurring downtime in packaging hall
- Utilize the link between OWs and AWS to drive performance through VPO tools
- Develop SWIs, SOPs and schedules reviewed and train Front Line Team
- Work closely with excellent packaging technical team to develop and implement new technologies
- Effectively drive MEO planning by utilizing short, medium and long term action plans through focused L&W
- Collaborate with both Electrical, Control & Automation teams to identify, define, develop Integration & Automation solutions for packaging
- Drive projects to meet quality expectations and business objectives
- Manage multiple objectives and assignments in a fast-paced environment.
- Research and develop solutions for complex automation challenges in the packaging environment through ZTE support
- Assist with front-line support of production systems (including outside of normal working hours)
- Equipment restored to an “as new” condition, in which initial deterioration is eliminated or controlled
- Actively participate in problem solving (5 Why reviews, Abnormality Reports and PDCA/ITF’s) to provide deep technical knowledge to ensure correct root cause identification and that suitable preventive measures are identified and implemented
- Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities
- Where requested, provide coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams
- Collaboration with ZTE’s, Vendor’s and Reverse Engineering Specialist to deliver KPI’s
PROFILE
- Experience in Siemens S7 and Allen Bradley PLCs
- Good knowledge in Networks: Asi-Interface, Profibus, Profinet, Device Net and Ethernet.
- Drive knowledge in Danfoss, SEW and Simotion
- Packaging experience highly advantageous
- Physically fit (Physically demanding environment)
- Ability to self-manage, with initiative and bias for action
- Enquiring and analytical thinking ability
- Problem solving ability
- Great attention to detail with the ability to prioritize
- Good communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in teams
- Prepared to work standby and overtime when required
- Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 5S principles during the execution of duties
- Specialized knowledge of the packaging process
- In depth knowledge of field networks and HMI
Minimum Requirements:
- N6 National Diploma with Trade Test
- National Diploma from Technician – Electrical, Mechatronics or equivalent
Desirable Education
- B-tech or BSc in Electrical or Equivalent
Experience
- Over 5 years’ experience in an FMCG Environment
- A motivated individual with high levels of resilience and the ability to operate in a high pressure
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
REPORTING STRUCTURE:
- Direct reports (solid line): None
- Dotted line reports: None
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Grade: VII
SAB/AB-InBev is an equal opportunity employer and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/AB-InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing
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