Blending / Maturation Controller at Distell

Job description

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position based in the Spirits Production department Worcester. The successful candidate will report to the Production Manager.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and manage the filling and emptying of brandy barrels to/from maturation
• Coordinating the monthly Barrel Stock Take process
• Manage the transfer and taking up of matured and blended spirit products
• Brandy blending against specification demand plan
• Control of samples to and from laboratory
• Member of Tasting Panel
• Planning of daily tasks and activities to achieve departmental targets
• Ensure daily tasks are done to correct company procedures and work instructions
• Supervise subordinates and ensure good team morale
• Managing of the maturation and blending department budget
• Ensure compliance with OHSAct standards
• Effective Recordkeeping and compliance with ISO 9001 & 14001 standards

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• Apply strict stock control
• Part of the monthly bulk stock take process
• Effective record keeping
• Lead/Chair E2 level1 team activities
• Participate in effective problem solving
• Member of E2 Implementation Task Force
• Effective Coaching and development of subordinates

Applications Process

If you are interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Distell Career Portal by logging onto https://www.distell.co.za/careers/ .

Reference number: 6702 Closing Date: 08 June 2017