Packaging Engineer

Location: Cavan [Cavan]

Salary: €1 - €2 Per Hour

Ref: 890844

Type: Permanent

Job Description:

The successful candidate will drive packing improvements and lead projects to drive Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE) within the Packing Department
He/she will manage packing automation projects
To provide the necessary engineering support and services to the Packing Department and Plant in general to achieve organizational plant goals.
Ability to execute validation document protocols as required.
Responsible for selecting, assigning, organizing and directing the activities for fitters and electricians.

Roles / Responsibilities:

To attend to the day to day duties of maintenance and upkeep of the packing equipment and facilities.
To contribute to the organization and planning of the engineering department.
Strong EHS ethic to ensure safe operations and installation of equipment and machinery.
He/she will help establish with the Engineering Manager, departmental goals, schedules and timetables for projects and maintenance work within the packing area.
He/she must maintain the condition of facilities and equipment to ensure availability and reliability.
Control all cost and quality of maintenance by assigning work in accordance with availability of employees.
Deputize for other engineers in their absence.
Ensure all efforts are made to reduce product cost by improving efficiencies.
Administer, schedule and maintain plant preventative maintenance programme as required.
Support and drive Business Excellence initiative in the plant.

Skills / Experience:

5 years relevant experience in packaging engineering environment.
The ability to organize, motivate and lead people.
Good troubleshooting skills.
Sound mechanical and electrical skills and a strong appreciation for automation systems, PLC¿s, robotics and vision systems
Experience in canning / seaming is desirable but not essential
Good computer skills and organizational skills.
Ability to multi-task and simultaneously manage numerous high value packing projects effectively.

Tags:

Cavan, Packaging Engineer