Packaging and Dispense Execution Specialist

SAB Careers – Packaging and Dispense Execution Specialist

The key purpose of this role is to implement consumer innovation (CIF), TIF and Champions projects across the zone as well as ​implementing packaging processes and technologies to optimize performance across the zone

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate, plan and implement packaging consumer innovation projects (CIF) aligned with the global CQV process including transport trials and stacking trials
• Provide technical expertise on packaging materials, process and packaging equipment
• Provide deep technical expertise for technical initiatives in packaging categories (i.e.: metals, glass, etc)
• Regional interface management and execution
• Identify new packaging VE savings (VA day, scouting process, fairs, champions program, benchmark)
• Execute Value Engineering Projects to deliver bottom-line savings
• Generate packaging reduction contributing to better world goal
• Developing and updating of material and process standards, production scheduling, trial protocols, quality plans, new artwork, EQMS, and SAP/Acadia
• Effectively engage external parties such as Marketing, Legal, GiTec, Global & Zone
• Cross functional team support
• Interface between Zitec packaging and ZBQ for requirements (Akitec’s, PU Probes, Software and Label gauges, etc.)
• Co-ordinate, plan and implement solutions for commercial brand teams across the zone
• Develop technical brief and detailed technical scope for Packaging Innovations
• Perform Risk assessments in accordance with Global Packaging Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Protocols (CQV) and build project timelines aligned to this
• Engage Procurement and Suppliers/OEM’s for Material and Equipment Cost and develop project budget for Packaging Scope

Profile:

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Sciences, or Quality
• A professional individual with good written and verbal capabilities and the ability to engage from Shop Floor to EBM 1 level
• Proven track record of delivery on complex projects within the FMCG/Packaging environment
• Strong interpersonal & people skills to deal with all levels of stakeholders internal and external
• Organizing , planning & controlling
• A passion for sharing and promoting organizational learning & knowledge management
• Efficient networker between departments, Zones & Global partners
• 5 + years brewery operations management experience in a large or complex manufacturing facility
• 5 + years experience in FMCG packaging as a substrate specialist and or innovation specialist
• Project Management qualification & experience would be an advantage
• A checked out Engineering, Packaging or Quality Trainee with good supply process knowledge would be an advantage