Packaging Machine Specialist

Cookie Notice Your Privacy Always Active Packaging Machine Specialist page is loaded Packaging Machine Specialistlocations: Prospecton Brewerytime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: April 1, 2026 (4 days left to apply)job requisition id: The Key Purpose of this role is to maintain, repair and optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost without sacrificing standards. Key Roles and Responsibilities :OPERATIONAL SUPPORT Provide specialist support for coaching, mentoring and knowledge transfer of machine operation to shift based teams This will include standby, day shift and when requested after a time frame that standby will need expert advice or support Where requested, assist as a functional expert in problem solving for the plant and support to zone Take part, as functional expert, in regional and central office plant optimization trials Provide additional support to process artisan on machine operation, machine fault finding and correct responses to machine failure modes Upskill process artisans with latest SWI for machine setups or machine restorationsPLANNED MAINTENANCE Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required Ensure backlog meets minimum hours and schedules are reviewed as per required frequency Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner Assist fellow team members in the execution of their tasks in during planned maintenance windows Partake in maintenance postmortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activitiesROUTINE MAINTENANCE Partake in ATO cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner must be resolved using the appropriate problem-solving techniques If carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule where problems have been uncovered du ring routine maintenance, these required, additional resources may be called to assist Where problems have been uncovered, and it is required to include the work in the planned maintenance schedule, this must be communicated to the Maintenance Planner Carry out condition monitoring activities where these have been allocated to the Technician in accordance with the ZCM schedule Key Attributes and Competencies Ability to solve problems on FMCG machines Ability to communicate technical knowledge to operation staff improving their skills sets Ability to train, coach and mentor operation staff on ATO and 5's principles Ability to optimize usages and reduce wastage with permanent solutions Interpersonal Skills Work in Teams and Collaborate Strong self-management practices Ability to problem solve using basic problem-solving tools (5 why; fishbone) and involved in high level problem solving to identify root causes and loop closures AB Reports, SDCA, PDCA Ability to reduce machine downtime to minimum while ensuring all problems have permanent solutions Ability to analyze various graphical data and open gaps to improve performance Ability to identify nonstandard work and tag the defects with root causes Ability to identify required spares for restorations tasks and communicate with suppliers for the best possible price thus showing savings on ZBB Ability to be able to use electronic communication devices e.g. Tablets, laptops and other devices to help you understand the specific machines in more in detail Ability to understand camera technology and different type of algorithms Always looking for opportunities to improve MTTB and shorten MTTR Minimum Requirements : N6 or higher qualification Mechanical OR Millwright Trade Test Additional Information : Band: X SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ ABInBev 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. (blob:)0:00 / 1:08The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose - We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers - which articulates who we are and where we are going.At SAB it's always about more than the beer.We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption.SAB is one of South Africa's admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy 'from seed to sip' of over jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish