Minimum 5 years of functional operational or technical experience in the Packaging or Maintenance areas within the FMCG industry.
At least 5 years of experience on the shop floor as a frontline leader managing packaging or technical operations (packaging, maintenance, projects).
Preferred multicultural work experience.
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies and mindsets such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, WCM (e.g., Carlsberg Excellence Way of Working).
Knowledge and application of beverage industry operational and technical standards (e.g., COM).
Experience with packaging automation, equipment, and cost optimization is a plus.
Language
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Job Responsibilities
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Coordinate the Global COM Work Group for designated technology, process, and performance enhancements to continuously improve standards with global inputs.
Develop inputs for Global Standards through good practices and lessons learned from various regions.
Oversee the best practice "lift-and-shift" process for defined technology across regions.
Create implementation guides, tools, and programs to assist breweries in adhering to COM standards and improving performance.
Facilitate capability building in breweries by deploying standards, tools, and programs, conducting COM compliance audits, and tracking implementation of identified gaps.
Review regional self-assessments related to performance gaps and opportunities.
Technical Expertise
Possess a deep understanding of various packaging processes and machinery (e.g., blowing, filling, labeling, packing) alongside troubleshooting and maintenance skills.
Define packaging operation and performance standards, as well as maintenance technical processes (PET, Can, Glass).
Recognized as a technical expert in equipment maintenance and processes or operational expert in packaging line management and performance delivery.
Focus on improving the technical condition of machines and experience with AM/PM/FI/T&D pillars of TPM.
Proven ability to identify and implement process improvements aimed at cost reduction, OEE%, and safety.
Enhance Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE%) through data-driven decision-making, evaluating capacity utilization, SKU complexity, and process optimization via Carlsberg Excellence Tools.
Ability to understand and coach key advanced packaging methodologies such as LBO and Pit-Stop.
Value Engineering
Support the qualification of specific agreed new materials in the supply chain/procurement—cans, bottles, etc.—in relation to various technology operating windows concerning speeds and lightweights.
Assist in performance acceptance needs between group procurement materials strategy and machines prior to introduction.
Evaluate capacity utilization and SKU complexity to set OEE% targets and eliminate non-value-added expenditures.
Functional Interlinks
Implement EHS permit-to-work processes alongside audit system development and application.
Manage the MRO process, including the proving and qualification of new suppliers’ engineering inputs, consumption cycles, and material integrity.
Participate in excellence audits as part of a global team reviewing plants for maintenance efficiency and effectiveness within the PM pillar.
Collaborate with packaging, excellence, and HR to develop standard global skills matrices for machinery.
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