About the Role
The Plant Engineer will be responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and compliant packaging operations that meet our business goals, quality standards, and customer expectations.
Key Activities
Lead, train, and mentor a team of packaging machine technicians to ensure high performance and continuity of operations.
Oversee daily packaging line operations to ensure safety, efficiency, and achievement of production targets.
Manage preventative and reactive maintenance programs for all packaging equipment and systems.
Provide technical expertise on packaging design, materials, machinery, and process optimisation (e.g., films, pouches, labels).
Lead technical projects such as new line installations, equipment upgrades, machine layout changes, and cost-saving initiatives.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions (CAPAs) to resolve recurring issues.
Ensure strict adherence to quality standards, GMP, regulatory requirements, and internal procedures.
Oversee investigations, audits, and manage non-conformance reports (NCRs) and quality metrics.
Develop and maintain productive relationships with external equipment vendors, packaging suppliers, and service contractors.
Manage the packaging department’s operational budget and oversee capital expenditure (CAPEX) for new equipment purchases.
Lead equipment selection, process design, and technical troubleshooting efforts.
Preferred Skills
Technical Skills: Extensive understanding of automated packaging machinery. Familiarity with Vertical Form Fill and Seal (VFFS) systems is highly desirable.
Education and Experience
Experience: 5+ years in packaging machinery operations, engineering, or maintenance in a manufacturing environment.
Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Packaging Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field preferred.
Equivalent technical certifications or hands-on engineering experience may be considered instead of a degree.
About Us
Finding a great opportunity that fosters growth, a great culture, and leadership opportunities can be difficult. Top Quality Recruitment (TQR) connects professionals with leadership opportunities across the Packaging, Food and Beverage, Medical Devices, and Biotechnology industries. With 50+ years of experience, we believe in one-to-one communication and finding the best candidate/employer match possible.
TQR is an equal-opportunity employer that encourages diversity. We will consider all applications.
Accommodation for applicants with disabilities is available upon request.
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