Senior Cooper at The Heineken Company

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

• Effective repairing of used and leaking barrels
• Ensure repaired barrel quality standards are met
• Inspect maturation stores for leaking barrels
• Prepare wood for reparation of new barrels
• Oversee the up-skilling and development of the Trainee Coopers
• Ensure Trainee Cooper readiness for competency assessment
• Maintain tools and machinery
• Perform ad hoc duties as and when required
• Stand-in for Cooperage Controller when required
• Perform relevant admin duties as required
• Must be able to manage the movement of barrels between sites
• Accurately and timeously record daily production
• Ensure stocktakes are done when required and according to procedure

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• A minimum of 8 years’ experience as a Cooper
• Ability to train and develop people
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to plan and organise effectively
• Ability to cope with the physical demands of the Cooperage activities
• Punctuality and attendance reliability
• Willingness to work irregular hours and overtime when required
• Must have a valid code EB (Code 08) Drivers’ license