Overview To ensure the continuous and efficient functioning of the packaging line to IPS standards. Responsibilities Ensuring packing machines are correctly allocated according to split and utilised to meet production requirements – change over bag maker and weighers when required and ensuring sufficient materials are available for production requirements. Ensuring required efficiency is maintained (85%) and machines run optimally. Minimising film waste to below 1.0 %. Ensuring that quality control audits are carried out and relevant reports completed. Ensuring that all equipment is properly maintained by monitoring and informing engineering and by carrying out minor repairs on packaging equipment. Ensure 100% compliance to SOC sheet. Maintaining good housekeeping – according to AIB standards and safety regulations. Carry out IPS Audits as per systems procedures. Ensure line balancing at all times. Ensure in time and accurate input of data /Allergens change over starting and shutting down. Ensure TPM-AM pillar implementation on his/her machines. Ensure CLTI for his/her machines as per set frequency. Apart from the above, employee is expected to perform other accountabilities, time to time assigned by the manager. DECISION MAKING AUTHORITY: Complete freedom to make decisions and take actions as necessary to achieve the desired business results on bag makers (with or without reference to FLM). JOB CHALLEGES: Varying product density. Frequent plan changes. High speed machines with sophisticated controls. Aging packaging equipment. Balancing production requirements with that of food and occupational safety. Qualifications Knowledge/Skill Experience Competencies · Diploma in Mechanical/Electronics. · Relevant tertiary qualification · Minimum 3 year Packing Machine experience · Analytical thinking · Drive for results · Intellectual curiosity · Integrity · Developing others