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Packaging Head Technician – Howick

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Job Location:

Howick - South Africa

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 23 August 2026 (8 days ago)

Application Deadline: 26 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Packaging Head Technician Howick
Our client is seeking an experienced Packaging Head Technician to oversee production-line performance machinery maintenance technical operations and team leadership within their manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

Design set up and optimise production lines to improve efficiency throughput and reduce downtime
Monitor production output quality and efficiency and drive corrective actions where required
Develop and maintain production-line standards SOPs and work instructions
Manage preventative maintenance programmes and ensure machinery is maintained and operational
Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical machinery faults
Manage critical spares equipment suppliers and service providers
Identify and implement continuous improvement and process optimisation initiatives
Lead train and develop technical and production teams
Ensure compliance with company health safety quality and food safety standards
Maintain accurate maintenance and equipment records

Requirements

Relevant technical/engineering qualification or recognised trade
Minimum 5 years manufacturing/production experience
Minimum 5 years machinery maintenance experience
Minimum 3 years production-line design optimisation or process improvement experience
Minimum 2 years people-management experience
Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills
Experience with Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement is advantageous
Good Excel and MS Office skills
Strong written and verbal English communication skills
Minimum C symbol for English in Matric

Due to the high volume of applications received only suitable candidates who meet the criteria of this vacancy will be contacted.

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