Minimum of 5 years functional operational or technical experience in the Packaging or Maintenance areas of the FMCG industry.
A minimum of 5 years experience as a frontline leader managing packaging or technical operations (packaging, maintenance, projects) on the shop floor.
Preferably, experience working in a multicultural environment.
Familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies and mindsets such as Lean Manufacturing, TPM, Six Sigma, and WCM (e.g., Carlsberg Excellence Way of Working).
Knowledge of and experience in applying operational and technical standards in the beverage industry (e.g., COM).
Experience with packaging automation, equipment, and cost optimization is a plus.
Language
Fluent in written and spoken English.
Job Responsibilities
Carlsberg Operating Manual
Coordinate the Global COM Work Group for defined technology, processes, and performance to continuously improve standards using global inputs.
Ensure development inputs of the Global Standards are informed by good practices and learnings from mistakes across regions.
Facilitate the best practice lift and shift process for defined technologies across regions.
Develop implementation guides, tools, and programs to assist breweries in complying with COM standards and enhancing performance.
Build capacity in breweries by deploying standards, tools, and programs across regions, participating in COM compliance audits, and tracking implementation of identified gaps.
Review regional self-assessment related to performance gaps and opportunities.
Technical Expertise
Strong understanding of various packaging processes and machinery (blowing, filling, labeling, packing, etc.), along with 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 an operational expert in packaging line management and performance delivery.
Focus on improving the technical condition of machines, with experience in 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 and SKU complexity, and process optimization via Carlsberg Excellence Tools.
Understand and coach key packaging advance methodologies such as LBO and Pit-Stop.
Value Engineering
Support the qualification of specific new materials (such as cans and bottles) in the supply chain/procurement linked with various technologies relating to speeds and lightweights.
Facilitate performance acceptance in the interplay between group procurement materials strategy and machines prior to introduction.
Evaluate capacity utilization and SKU complexity to set OEE% targets and eliminate non-value-adding expenditures.
Functional Interlinks
Develop and apply EHS permit to work processes and audit systems.
Manage MRO processes, including the qualification of new suppliers, engineering inputs, consumption cycles, and material integrity.
Participate in excellence audits as part of a global team evaluating plants for maintenance efficiency and effectiveness in the PM pillar.
Collaborate with packaging, excellence, and HR teams to develop standard global skills matrices for machines.
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