Unit Manager at Distell

Job description

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to manage the total activities within a packaging unit, from raw materials management to finished goods delivery, in order to ensure supply of Distell: Springs products (beer, RTD, and ciders) to customer.

Incumbents Will Be Required To But Not Limited:

• Translates the production strategic imperatives into an operational unit plan, in support of the business strategy;
• Executes and implements the production operational plan, monitor progress and trends both qualitatively and quantitatively in order to realise unit objectives;
• Optimises production and related processes by identifying and implementing improvement opportunities within the unit;
• Ensures effective management of information of the unit, through formal and ad-hoc reports
• Manages human capital and organisational development through the IR processes and leadership;
• Manages personal development plans as a base to attain the people development objectives of the organisation

Qualification

• BSc or BTech Degree in Engineering or Science is the minimum qualification required; a degree in production management will also be considered.
• Computer Literacy (MS Office, SAP, Production Systems)

Characteristics/skills And Knowledge

• 5 years experience in FMCG, preferably obtained in a bottling or beverage manufacturing environment;
• At least 5 years experience in a leadership role or managing people in a production environment;
• Possess strong team leadership, effective communication, problem solving skills;
• Display conceptual thinking and achievement orientation

Closing date:  15 December 2017