Regional Technical Expert - Dry End Machines

Job Requisition ID: 30085843

Summary


The Key Purpose of this role is to systemically improve equipment reliability (for selected machine groups) and optimise maintenance costs in order to achieve the Departmental Dream, by working with Zone Technical Experts, Vendor Technical Experts and brewery personnel.


Key Roles and Responsibilities


Maintain a safe, healthy and risk free working environment for selected machine group
Provide equipment that is safe to operate, compliant to environmental requirements and can delivery products that meet the required quality requirements
Support and coaching of artisans and operators to achieve 100% Uptime, Zero Safety incidents, Zero Quality incidents, VIC usages like water, energy etc. in control
Must understand VPO, how the pillars are interconnected and support the journey to world class operations
Drive the implementation of Autonomous Operations through hands-on execution of each of the steps
Equipment restored to an "as new" condition, in which initial deterioration is eliminated or controlled
Provides a stable platform from which natural deterioration linked failures can be appropriately addressed with preventive and predictive maintenance activities
Use data driven techniques to sustain and drive systemic improvements in equipment reliability for selected machine group by developing, improving and optimizing preventive and predictive maintenance plans
Optimized maintenance costs, medium and long term plans and spare parts holding to achieve the agreed ZBB Budget
Use data driven techniques to identify, develop, train and assess technical skills interventions to improve skills related performance gaps
Improved equipment performance as a result of improved technical skills of relevant personnel
Codification of technical knowledge through SOP's and SWI's
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
Improved equipment performance through effective implementation of preventive measures
Manage machine related projects for selected machine group to improve overall performance (reliability, quality and cost) as agreed with Pack Engineer or ZTE
Project completion on time, within budget and according to agreed specification
ZBB Maintenance budget compliance for selected machine grou
Collaboration with ZTE's, Vendor's and Reverse Engineering Specialist to deliver KPI’s.


Minimum Requirements


Higher National Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree (Mechanical, Electrical or equivalent)
2 - 3 years in similar FMCG industry as controller / supervisor / senior technician.


Key Attributes and Competencies:


A motivated individual with high levels of resilience and the ability to operate in a high pressure environment
Highly developed analytical skills with excellent problem solving capability
Attention to detail and commitment to quality is non-negotiable
Excellent interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organization
Proven leadership and management capability
Excellent planning and organizational skills
An Innovative thinker, persuasive, assertive and a good negotiator
Ability to set high standards and bring team along to achieve the standard expectation.


Additional Information:


Band: VII.



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