Pack Technician

About the Role

British American Tobacco (BAT) Fiji is seeking a Pack Technician to join their team in Suva, Fiji. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation of packing machinery and systems, contributing to the organization’s mission of building a smokeless world. The position is an excellent chance to be part of a global company that values operational excellence, continuous improvement, and teamwork.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead initiatives to improve operational efficiency, continuous improvement, and value-based performance within the production technical team.
• Design and carry out preventive maintenance schedules that align with machine care and reliability programs, ensuring effective restarting of machines after maintenance events.
• Plan maintenance activities to keep equipment in optimal condition, minimizing downtime, process failures, and breakdowns.
• Engage in and support Daily Management Systems (DMS) on the SMD production floor to monitor equipment and processes.
• Create technical training materials such as One-Point Lessons, facilitate skill development among team members, and continually update own knowledge to operate and maintain production technology.

Required Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.
• Between 3 to 5 years of maintenance experience, preferably in Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) manufacturing.
• Solid understanding of machine maintenance, reliability principles, preventive maintenance, and continuous improvement techniques.
• Demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively, promote teamwork, conduct technical training, and adhere to Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) standards.
• Competency in intermediate-level Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), combined with a commitment to zero-loss mindset and strong communication abilities.

Benefits and Company Culture

• Competitive annual performance-based bonus, subject to eligibility.
• Access to various benefits depending on location, including health plans, work-life balance initiatives, transport support, and a flexible holiday scheme with additional perks.
• Opportunities for career advancement within a global company that prioritizes internal growth and professional development.
• Availability of online learning platforms and personalized programs to enhance leadership capabilities.
• An environment focused on continuous improvement, preparing employees for transformative change.
• Additional benefits include meal vouchers or canteen facilities, private pension contributions, life and health insurance, family support policies, office perks, and flexible working arrangements as per local agreements.

Diversity and Inclusion

BAT fosters a culture based on collaboration, inclusion, and respect for diversity, welcoming applications irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, marital status, race, religion, nationality, disability, age, experience, or other backgrounds. The company supports career re-entry through programs targeted at professionals returning to work after extended absences.

Support During Recruitment

Candidates needing reasonable accommodations during the recruitment process are encouraged to notify BAT to ensure necessary arrangements can be made to allow them to perform to their full potential.