Process Manager at The Heineken Company

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

• Responsible for achieving the production objectives for distillation, blending, maturation and effluent treatment
• Effectively manage the mass balance and yield of the distillation process
• Manage assets in order to achieve short, medium and long term objectives
• Manage and develop subordinates in order to meet production efficiencies & throughput
• Compile and control the budget for distillation, blending, maturation and effluent
• Member of the Worcester Tasting Panel
• Maintain the necessary reporting and stock controlling on SAP
• Liaise with internal and external base product suppliers
• Support and drive the Empowering Excellence Programme in relevant teams (Continuous Improvement)
• Ensure that the relevant ISO 9001 & 14001 systems are improved and adhered to on a continuous basis
• Ensure that Internal Control Checklists (ICC’s) and other standards are strictly adhered to
• Assist and support the Distillery Manager as required

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications/attributes/experience/skills:

• Relevant tertiary level qualification – Preferably National Diploma/Btech/B-Degree Chemical Engineering / Winemaking / Food Sciences or other related field of study
• A minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a leadership capacity
• Strong leadership qualities.
• A demonstrable knowledge of distillation processes would be highly advantageous.
• Organised and results-driven
• Must be resilient with excellent problem solving skills
• Effective communication and conflict handling skills
• Strong administrative abilities are necessary.
• Strong numerical skills for forecasting and planning.
• Must be able to work accurately under pressure.
• Good knowledge of health and safety standards
• Excellent computer literacy skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, SCADA).
• Willingness to work long, irregular hours when required