Cellar Controller - Stellenbosch at The Heineken Company

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

• Responsible for planning and degorging of sparkling wine 
• Responsible for preparation of sparkling wine
• Responsible for receiving and despatch of products and other additives
• Responsible for the setup and management of degorgment line and maintenance
• Capturing of all production, transfer, receiving and despatch information on SAP
• Minimising losses and write–offs
• Perform adjustments and settings on equipment as required
• Perform minor running repairs
• Perform all specified preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform basic fault-finding
• Record all breakdowns and provide feedback on causes and corrective action taken
• Active co-ordination of TPM in the production area
• Manage housekeeping and safety and maintaining 5S standards
• Managing and supervising cellar and DGO staff and ensuring that the set targets for our KPI’s are met.
• Tasting of Line checks and Finals at the Quality Laboratory
• Involve with internal and safety, hygiene and quality audits
• Implement and maintain TPM, FSSC quality and environmental management systems

The successful candidate must preferably have the following experience / skills

• Minimum N4 technical qualification
• Cellar working experience will be advantageous
• Minimum 3-5 years relevant production line working experience
• Experience in managing and leading a team is essential
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and action driven
• Be a team player and innovator
• Sound leadership and conflict handling experience
• Valid driver’s license (Code 08)