Packaging Manager - Stellenbosch at The Heineken Company

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

• Achieve production requirements against targets.
• Ensure adherence to the production plan.
• Ensure efficient asset utilization.
• Ensure adherence to planned maintenance of all equipment
• Achieve product quality.
• Management of all quality systems
• Establish a positive and disciplined environment with the workers and manage all HR matters within the packaging department.
• Effectively manage performance and drive TPM processes.
• TPM AM Pillar Lead
• Monitor and manage losses and waste
• Support the Area and Unit Managers in establishing “lean” ways of working that can positively impact productivity.
• Monitor OPI and ensue that structural improvement plans are produced and implemented
• Drive continuous improvement and lean operation by ensuring that production output exceeds BOM, and that HL/FTE is maximized.
• Prepare training needs analysis and develop training plans accordingly.
• Ensure effective skills development within department.
• Ensure career development is in line with the strategic business needs.
• Conduct performance and potential reviews for subordinates.
• Maintain a good and healthy work environment within the packaging department.
• Ensure the production operation is carried out in compliance with the health and safety rules and regulations.
• Ensure adherence to the company’s Health & Safety Policy
• Drive the safety culture in the Packaging department
• Actively participate in daily and weekly management meetings.

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

• An Industrial Engineering or equivalent degree
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience and working knowledge within a Production / Packaging environment and/or fast-moving consumable industry.
• A valid Code EB drivers’ licence and own transport
• Ability to oversee multiple production lines.
• Sound knowledge and ability to manage IR practices
• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Proven computer literacy in SAP & MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
• Must be innovative and drive best business practices
• Knowledge of high-speed equipment will be advantageous.