Packing Technician at British American Tobacco Nigeria (BATN)

British American Tobacco is all about freedom of choice - whether it’s our people or our products. Combined with our entrepreneurial spirit, it’s what’s driven our phenomenal success. We started trading tobacco over a hundred years ago. Today, we’re a multibillion dollar company with more than 200 brands in our portfolio. With robust positions in each of our regional markets, our future looks equally bright too.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Packing Technician

Location: Ibadan, Oyo
Contract Type: Permanent
Career Level: Non-management
Function: Operations

Job Description

• The packing technicians will service, maintain and attend to breakdowns of production / Packing equipment as well as carrying out training for operators and technicians on all Packing machine on SMD floor.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all Packing machine on the floor runs optimally consistently all the time.
• Assist in resolving major breakdowns on packing machine that is in production.
• Assist in packing machine installation/projects Compelling Business Need.
• Ensure that the product quality is within set target and that Leaf and WM waste is under control.
• Attend to all NPI’s related to packer across the shop floor and lead the technical aspect of initiatives.
• Lead all packer training and assessment for both operators and technician and also involved in the technical coaching & development of packer technicians.

Requirements

• A minimum of HND or B.Sc Degree in engineering or relevant is required. 
• At least 5 years of “hands on” experience in a production environment.
• The technician should good knowledge of AM 14, S90, X2, X3, and XW machine.
• Good and strong communication skills.
• Strong working knowledge of technical training, fault finding, and maintenance techniques.
• A high degree of interpersonal skill will be required to establish credentials and to pass on knowledge and experience to newer team members.

What we offer you

• We offer a market leading annual performance bonus (subject to eligibility).
• Our range of benefits varies by country and includes diverse health plans, initiatives for work-life balance, transportation support, and a flexible holiday plan with additional incentives.
• Your journey with us isn't limited by boundaries; it's propelled by your aspirations. Join us at BAT and become a part of an environment that thrives on internal advancement, where your career progression isn't just a statement – it's a reality we're eager to build together. Seize the opportunity and own your development; your next chapter starts here.
• You'll have access to online learning platforms and personalized growth programs to nurture your leadership skills.
• We prioritise continuous improvement within a transformative environment, preparing for ongoing changes.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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