Labelling & Vario-Pack Machine Operator

Key Responsibilities

Machine Operations

• Operate and monitor Krones and Sacmi labelling machines and Vario-Pack packaging machines to ensure smooth production processes.
• Ensure correct label application, bottle alignment, and shrink packaging quality in line with production standards.
• Set up and adjust labelling recipes for new bottle formats to ensure accurate label placement and packaging quality.
• Monitor machine performance and respond promptly to operational issues to maintain continuous production flow.

Machine Maintenance & Troubleshooting

• Plan and execute preventive and autonomous maintenance activities for labelling and packaging equipment.
• Troubleshoot basic electrical, mechanical, and operational faults in the labelling and packaging machines.
• Work closely with the engineering team to escalate and resolve complex machine breakdowns.

Production Efficiency & Waste Control

• Ensure machine operations support production efficiency above 85% while maintaining process wastage below 1%.
• Identify operational inefficiencies and recommend improvements to reduce machine downtime and packaging defects.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives aimed at improving machine performance and reliability.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate machine logbooks, including operational data, maintenance activities, and production performance.
• Record and track machine downtime incidents, including root causes and corrective actions.
• Develop action plans based on downtime history to improve machine reliability and efficiency.

Material Management & Reconciliation

• Ensure accurate reconciliation of labels, shrink film, and other packaging materials used during production.
• Monitor material consumption and report variances to the Production Supervisor.
• Ensure proper waste segregation and accounting in line with operational procedures.

Spare Parts & Inventory Support

• Maintain a good understanding of machine spare parts requirements, particularly for labelling equipment.
• Monitor availability of critical spares and follow up with engineering or stores to ensure adequate inventory levels.
• Support proper documentation and tracking of spare parts consumption.

Requirements

Qualifications & Experience

• ITI Certificate or Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
• Minimum 7–8 years of experience operating Krones and Sacmi bottling line equipment.
• Hands-on experience with labelling machines and Vario-Pack packaging machines.
• Practical knowledge of machine troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and packaging processes.

Competencies & Skills

• Strong technical troubleshooting ability for production equipment.
• Good understanding of labelling and packaging processes in bottling operations.
• Attention to detail in label application and packaging quality.
• Basic electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis capability.
• Strong machine monitoring and reporting discipline.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online via the Bridge Talent Management portal on Zoho Recruit at https://bridgetalentgroup.zohorecruit.com or through the application link provided: Apply Here.