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. What You'll Be Doing: 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.

The Head Technician will oversee production line performance, machinery maintenance, and the achievement of production targets. They are responsible for leading technical teams, implementing continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring all equipment operates safely and efficiently.

Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing and machinery maintenance, along with a relevant technical or engineering qualification. Strong leadership skills and proficiency in production line design and troubleshooting are essential for this role.

• Salubrité alimentaireSouhaitée
• Microsoft ExcelSouhaitée

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• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Production line design
• Preventative maintenance
• Machinery troubleshooting
• Root-cause analysis
• Lean manufacturing
• Continuous improvement
• Quality control
• Food safety
• People management
• Team leadership
• Machinery installation
• SOP development
• Technical documentation
• Excel
• Machinery Repair And Maintenance
• Energetic
• People Management
• Machinery Installation
• Microsoft Excel
• Electrical Engineering
• Management
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Development Environment
• English Language
• Finance
• Ergonomics
• Packaging And Labeling
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Industrial Engineering
• Lean Manufacturing
• Mechanical Engineering
• Machinery
• Preventive Maintenance
• Planned Maintenance
• Production Flow Analysis
• Production Line
• Production Process
• Quality Management
• Team Leadership
• Technical Documentation
• Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)
• Process Improvement
• Root Cause Analysis
• Commissioning
• Quality Control

• Manufacturing
• Engineering
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Trades
• Packaging Technician
• Packaging Machine Operator
• Stationary Plant and Machine Operators Not Elsewhere Classified
• Packaging and Filling Machine Operators and Tenders

Formation minimale

Diplôme professionnel

Expérience minimale

5+ ans

Langue de l’offre

anglais

Heures de travail

40 heures par semaine