Engineer: Packing Systems Artisan: Assistant

  • Full Time
  • Gauteng
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Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

Clover os looking for a Engineer: Packaging Systems to manages all packaging-related topics (Development & Design, Innovation, Optimisation, Compliance, Technical support) under his/her responsibility, as a project team leader and/or member of a project team.

Requirements    

Degree – Related to Engineering
Experience in working with senior management
Working with Senior Management
Computer literacy
Business English: Fluent
Driver’s license
Travel off-site/ overnight stay
Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level

Competencies    

Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
Clear and sound reasoning ability
Proactive and action orientated
Acts with honesty and consistency
Maintains high standards
Must be a team player
Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
Lead and drive change for improvement
Interpersonal effectiveness
Commitment and motivation
Thinking and reasoning logically
Customer orientated
Communicates effectively
Ability to apply numerical principles
Ability to plan and organize
Apply expertise and technology

Duties and Responsibilities    
Manage packaging material integration in Clover packaging systems            

Liaise with NPBD team on new projects to understand packaging requirements and provide feedback on the feasibility of the required material
Liaise with Procurement on CI projects that require material changes and assess impact on packaging equipment and processes
Evaluate packaging material suitability in new projects and CI initiatives. Arrange trials as required to evaluate packaging material and packaging machinery performance
Complete trial reports and distribute to all parties involved
Work with other teams and suppliers to aid in development of packaging material and/or to rectify or enhance packaging material design         
Build strong networks with key packaging suppliers with the objective to obtain information on innovation, new technology and application
Ensure the development of packaging in line with the Marketing brief and company’s business plans, cost targets and delivering on defined consumer expectations
Continuously evaluate Clover facilities for savings opportunities in material, waste , running cost etc. Initiate projects to realise savings opportunities

Provide input and support to Packaging Systems development          

Evaluate new technologies and improve existing designs using industry best practices in order to achieve the above
Standard requirements for mainstream technology understood and interpreted into new designs & developments
Help to ensure that standardised packing system engineering design principles & equipment specifications are implemented and complied to across all manufacturing facilities 
Support in the initial investigations and assist in developing appropriate technical solutions to business requirements
Support in the development of packaging systems project budgets
Packing system engineering support to the maintenance of a database containing technological information, standard designs and equipment specifications

Provide input and support to Packaging Systems project execution

Provide guidance and assistance to the execution of packing system modification projects
Ensure that packaging systems effectively converts raw materials into final products. This includes evaluation of raw material handling as well as ensuring that final product meets specification
If called upon, ensure that execution work performed under direction of Project Engineering happens according to the allocated budget and time constraints imposed by the particular business case
If called upon, ensure that all required drawings and updated documents are delivered according to the requirements of Project Engineering               

Provide packaging systems technical support and leadership to internal clients 

Work with site technical teams to understand and address technical constraints in packaging systems
Ensure successful knowledge transfer to site technical teams
Effectively engage with site leadership to understand pain points
Provide guidance in potential savings opportunities              

Develop and maintain a high level of engineering expertise in the field of packing system engineering   

Maintaining links with OEM’s and other industry experts to ensure Clover has early sight of new technology developments of relevance to our strategies and operations
Communicating these new technological developments to a broader audience of technical leaders and key role players in marketing
Deliver packing system engineering input for the establishment of masterplans for Clover’s production facilities
Investigate & develop knowledge on new pack materials, technologies, printing processes, packaging equipment, innovation and saving opportunities

Deadline:16th March,2026

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