Intrinsic Cellar Manager at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Area:

Strategic & Financial Results

• Manage the R&D cellar through world class practices to give Heineken a competitive edge in the market.
• Manage and maximise the R&D cellar to service Intrinsic research strategies and product development.
• Scale up of innovative liquid development and process technology to support Innovation Portfolio strategies and requirements.
• Ensure the company is not exposed to unnecessary risks or costs associated with non-compliance.
• Ensure quality products are made by applying appropriate process control measurements etc.

Operational Results

• Ensure maximum productivity throughput and quality production through efficient execution of cellar operations.
• Work in conjunction with the Research and Innovation teams to identify, procure, install, commission of new equipment needed for new process or product development.
• Develop, train and reinforce of Standard Operating Procedures of all equipment and processes. In depth knowledge of all pilot plant equipment required.
• Accurate and timely record keeping of processes on all operations within cellar.
• Manage the maintenance and hygiene plan of all R&D Cellar equipment.
• Operation of the specialised equipment to deliver the various asks from the business.

Customer & Stakeholder Relationship Results

• Coordinate R&D Cellar production plans for maximum productivity and best practice.
• Quality and relevant communication, behaviour and actions resulting in high level of collaboration, credibility and trust across stakeholder groups.
• Ensure service level agreements are in place.

Effective Leadership

• Demonstrating Corporate Values
• Ensure high capability and competencies of Cellar Operators through pro-active coaching and training.
• Drive own development to ensure specialist knowledge remain world class.

Innovation & Improvement Results

• Conduct cellar experiments based on unique initiatives and technologies identified through Intrinsic innovation and exploration.
• Constant skills transfer and implementation of benchmark improvement opportunities to ensure optimal throughput and capabilities.
• Continuous benchmarking and scouting of new innovative cellar equipment for best in class scale up of Intrinsic R&D.

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

• Process Engineering Qualification is required.
• Practical experience in a commercial cellar across categories (Wine, Brandy, Cider, Cream Liqueur, Liqueur and Beer) would be advantageous.
• Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in a commercial cellar with proven problem-solving experience/capability. 
• Cream liqueur experience is essential.
•  Systems experience (SAP and COUPA) is required.
• Proven project management skills.
• People skills.