Packaging Technologist

Job Facts

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma/BTech/ Degree in Food or Engineering Sciences is essential.
• Completed IPSA Packaging qualification is essential.
• Working knowledge of MS Excel.
• Understanding and reading of technical drawings.
• Working knowledge of SAP is essential.
• Understanding of packaging constructions and different print technologies.
• A minimum of 3 years Technical Packaging experience within the food manufacturing industry or FMCG.
• What It Takes to Succeed:
• that set you up for success:
• Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
• Skills and knowledge:
• A minimum of 3 years Technical Packaging
• within the food manufacturing industry or FMCG.
• & Certifications that will contribute to your success:
• and knowledge:

Responsibilities

• Optimizing line production efficiency by removing obstacles that might hinder consistent line outputs.
• Use of problem solving and fault-finding techniques.
• Execution and supporting Procurement Packaging cost saving initiatives.
• Conduct value analysis, identify and recommend cost improvement and source reduction opportunities on artwork.
• Develop and publish trial reports.
• Support production, quality and site engineering with regards to material and machine interface.
• Meeting timelines of the business on all executions.
• Support procurement in the selection, assessment and development of new suppliers/converters.
• Compliance of artwork.
• Drive quality packaging improvements in our packaging.
• Planning and attending trials where necessary at factories to achieve efficient product execution.
• Understand the supplier’s capability in relation to supporting Snackworks’s initiates.
• Assess line trials at factory level with focus on line performance and cost efficiency.
• Review packaging material usages.
• Factory packaging productivity and commercial efficiency
• New product and line trial assessments/audits
• Maintenance of colour standards and specifications
• Support Packaging Managers