Current Vacancies at The Heineken Company

Safety

• Ensure all safety PPE audits, safety alerts, Tool box talks are done on time and in full according to safety Heineken Safety standards
• Act as a role model for safety behavior and lead by example
• Address unsafe behavior and situation
• Ensure awareness to raising safety tags on shift and there is output in terms of tags raised and tags closed on shift
• Liaise with safety department to timeously close out all investigations and gaps identified through incidents, accidents and near misses on your shift
• Ensure adherence to stipulate 5s and housekeeping standards by doing daily Audits on Machines
• Ensure that a reliable safety reporting for DCS and safety pyramid
• Carry out risk assessment and safety audit in your line(s)
• Manage safety tags on Shift
• Manage Near misses via digital platform 12 rules

Packaging Quality Management & Control

• Manage product quality in packaging
• Ensure that ISO/HACCP/Legal/Heineken Procedures and requirements are followed
• Monitor and communicate the packaging quality parameters within his/her team on daily basis in DCS
• Restore basic conditions where there are deviations
• Ensure all specified quality standards are adhered to on shift and adequate audits happen to ensure adherence
• Ensure all tools needed for quality control on shift are available through liaising with all available support
• Abide by all hygiene standards

Cost Management

• Execute deployment of department an line cost according to TPM principle
• Identify and manage areas of loss on the line through process area monitoring on shift
• Form focus groups for all high loss areas identified on shift and plans to get back into control
• Ensure all counts are done after every brand change and raw materials are returned after each and every brand change
• Ensure all consumptions are done on time and in full daily
• Manage overtime
• Identify focused improvement projects for team members in specific areas
• Measure losses per process area hourly and have action plans for OO’C
• Sap consumptions on time in full

Management of Packaging process and Execution

• Clearly communicate daily activities to the staff and correct when necessary
• Monitor, manage and control daily packaging activities to make output requirements
• Translate process deviations into corrective and preventative actions and communicate in a timely way to the team
• Execute TPM improvement activities
• Plan resources (people, materials, machines) adequately against production plan to ensure desired output by:
• Shift cover is adequate according to standards, raw materials are ordered to the right standard
• All people on training, leave or extended planned leave have planned cover for that period

Maintenance Management

• Ensure effective use of CILT
• Regularly checks and coaches team
• Manage tagging and de-tagging activities
• Participate in AM audits
• Ensure all down time activities is properly recorded
• Ensure 5 WHY is completed on shift for all DT within stipulated standards
• Ensure prompt adherence of team members to standard escalation procedures
• Operational resources are planned adequately to maintenance activities
• Monitor and report machine daily and weekly performance and availability with improvement plans
• Manage Planned Maintenance activities, especially shutdowns and star-ups in conjunction with central MTCE team and IC Support Exceptional Maintenance Activities
• Identify opportunities on the shift and the line to drive KPI improvement
• Ensure effective communication between production and Maintenance department
• Ensure Improvement teams allocated you are managed On time in full

People Management

• Spend 80% of time on the floor and 20% on administrative tasks
• Hold daily consistent handover meetings with team Members
• Ensure continuous handover across shifts and within the team members
• Coach direct reports on gaps identified
• Manage attendance and manpower requirements
• Motivate shift teams to achieve production targets through focused meeting agendas
• Identify opportunities on the shift and the line to drive KPI improvement
• Apply Performance Management Practices consistently with direct reports
• Manage and apply industrial relations, including disciplinary practices
• Implement training and development initiatives for employees

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

• Ensure cost effective warehousing and distribution of company products
• Ensure the effective functioning of the following departments, namely: Optimal Transport Management, Customer Deliveries, and Outsource Services
• Engaging Transport suppliers to maintain optimal fleet uptime to deliver on customer service commitments
• Oversee the Warehouse to ensure stock availability and quality
• Minimise overtime and temporary employee usage
• Maintain a high level of customer service
• Manage performance of contractors according to the agreed SLA
• Ensure effective and proper maintenance of all company assets in the warehouse i.e. all MHE’s and Trailers.
• Ensure high level of health and safety standards is maintained at all times as well as compliance to all legal requirements on H&S.
• Assist in development of Business plans in line with relevant guidelines
• Effectively handle customer complaints and ensure corrective action taken
• Ensure strict adherence to Corporate Governance
• Evaluate and maintain loss control procedures on an on-going basis
• Ensure routine Quality Control inspections in Operations
• Understanding, implementation and adherence to Internal Control Measures such as: ICC’s, ISO requirements, Owner Driver Audits, and Operations Excellence
• Perform administration/reporting effectively
• Improving business processes to ensure achievements of Business Objectives

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

• A relevant tertiary qualification
• 1 to 3 years experience in FMCG Logistics / Distribution Environment
• Proficient in MS Office,
• SAP, Strato, Qlikview, Success Factors experience beneficial
• The ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills
• The ability to work after hours and / or shifts if necessary
• Knowledge of all relevant legislation
• Knowledge of customer service principles and practice
• Experience in a customer service environment is essential

Demonstrates proficiency in the following Behavioural competencies:

• Lead Self
• Personal effectiveness
• Resilience
• Model the Organisation
• Thinking and Innovation
• Business Acumen
• Adaptability
• Problem solving
• Relationship
• Customer focus
• Builds and maintain relationships
• Engagement skills
• Management
• Planning, Organising & Controlling
• Deliver Results
• Creates ownership Leadership

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Core tasks:

• To solve breakdowns and resolve production disturbances effectively and as quick as possible
• Give continuous technical support to optimize machine performance during production in a shift system
• To conduct maintenance and inspections
• To submit proposals or to make modifications
• To give instructions to operators to resolve technical issues
• To adjust diagrams
• To manage and to update technical documentation
• To supervise technical standards and guidelines
• To perform breakdown analysis and develop countermeasures and improvements Authorizations:
• In conformity with the initialling authority - To request store issues - To release installations
• To issue working instructions
• To order the adjustment of software on account of breakdowns and to order the incorporation of adjustments in the version management system

Responsibilities:

• To perform activities in the fields of control engineering, measuring and control as well as electrical and other mechanical/technical activities in accordance with the applicable standards, regulations and instructions
• To ensure optimum cooperation within Maintenance department and with the production departments
• To initiate actions for improvement
• To transfer knowledge to the production departments
• To optimise maintenance activities
• To effectively and efficiently deploy the maintenance personnel
• Ensure all work is executed based on priorities
• Organize 3rd party services to assist in maintenance execution, where necessary
• To (co-)direct the development of professional technical knowledge within Production, particularly among the Operators

Job Requirements

• Electrical/Control Engineering Diploma
• 5 Years in a senior technical position in a production environment

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Key Responsibilities:

• Analyse monthly regional cost and budget variances.
• Prepare and analyse regular statistical reports.
• Be involved in the budget and forecasting processes.
• Participate in regular internal audits of the sites in the region.
• Perform Ad hoc financial project studies by supporting Regional Analysts/Admin Controller
• CAPEX Control and Asset registers as well as asset verifications
• Business partnering with Distribution stakeholders.
• Support the Regional Business Control function and perform the stand in function for Report publishes when required.
• Journal preparation.
• Processing credit notes
• Allocating customer payments
• Daily reconciliation of banks
• Handling of petty cash
• Distribution of pre-printed stationary
• Actively involved in completing the month end processes and associated reporting.
• Business partnering with Sales, Marketing and Distribution
• Ongoing review and recommendations of financial controls
• Stock Count Attendance when required.

Education:

• Matric Qualification.
• Relevant Financial Diploma / Degree

Experience:

• 3 Years+ of relevant experience in an administrative/financial environment
• Solid business acumen with a business improvement mindset
• Good interpersonal and communication skills and ability to interact at all levels and assertiveness when required.
• Professional knowledge is required for the establishment and enforcement of financial principles.
• Good analytical skills and ability to assist with supplying data for interpretation.
• Demonstrated problem-solving.
• High energy levels and a “self-starter”

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Key Responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of Supply Chain TPM & Capability Development programme at site level:

• Coordinate the execution of the Supply Chain Training & Capability Development strategy at site level.
• Facilitation of Supply Chain Technical competencies and Functional Competencies (CAD).
• Assess trained competencies.
• Assist in development of training material and programmes.
• Perform administration functions related to training programmes (maintenance of training systems, creation of schedule offerings, procurement processes, training KPI’s etc)
• Facilitate the use of TPM routes and improvement methodologies.
• Provide analytical knowledge to KPI deployments.
• Support audits on TPM processes and procedures including APM and improvement teams (Kaizens).
• Apply 5S and loss reduction principles in daily work, set the example for the site.
• Support the roll-out and execution of digital tools related to Connected Worker use cases.

Promote alignment between pillars:

• Participate as a key member in pillars as required and effectively support all pillars with TPM route and tools implementation.
• Support the alignment and collaboration between pillars to attack losses related to priority KPI’s.
• Facilitate deployments to attack man/method related losses through Competency Gap Reduction teams or specific training needs.

Facilitate Improvement activities and TPM Fundamentals:

• Be an active facilitator in improvement activities and UPS methodology.
• Assist in ensuring effective application of TPM tools and techniques through effective coaching and training programs.
• Assist in ensuring team champions focus on eliminating root causes on a failure mode level for effective loss eradication (zero loss mindset).
• Support the team’s management process for all pillars.

Governance & Strategic Support 

• Procurement governance and training administration functions
• Capability reporting, tracking and compliance.
• Support TPM reporting, audits (internal and external), tracking and compliance.
• Active participation and contribution to OPCO TPM and POD communities

Job Requirements:

 Education

• National Diploma or B.Tech in Quality, Engineering or Supply Chain or Management fields.
• Advanced MS Office
• Accredited Assessor

 Experience

• 3-5 years’ experience working in teams and working within a manufacturing operational environment.
• 3-5 years’ experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Quality or Supply Chain management experience required.
• 1+ years strong practical experience with TPM implementation or other related World Class Manufacturing or Operational Excellence programs.
• Experience in executing Learning & Development programs within a Supply Chain environment.
• Experience in project management.
• Strong planning and organisational skills
• Excellent presentation skills.
• Analytical skills 
• Ability to communicate effectively. 
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills (UPS methodology, 5Why, Fishbone).
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

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Key Responsibilities:

Support in driving HEINEKEN beverages outsourcing and brand promoting agenda

• Implement the OSP and BP agenda across the business starting with but not limited to South African operations
• Drive awareness across the business on HEINEKEN beverages’s responsibilities towards OSP workers as well as BPs
• Represent HEINEKEN beverages on strategic partnership platforms including industry associations on human rights and brand promotor forums
• Support implementation of Fair/Living wage commitments and further support and encourage OSPs to comply with requirements
• Position HEINEKEN beverages as a key contributor of best practice and a though leader on key human rights topics i.e., fair wage, working conditions, right to rest and facilities etc
• Work with the CA colleagues to bring our commitments towards our OSPs and BPs to life for internal and external stakeholders with inspiring and impactful communications.
• Being a focal point from CA to work closely with supply chain (SC), Human Resources (HR), Finance and Legal regarding to new regulation update and/or amendment of relevant law/ regulations
• Support the Smart Outsourcing eco-system, governance and reporting framework including the social and ethics committee and good governance platforms
• Collaborate and drive HEINEKEN beverages Responsible Business section of the sustainability strategy with related internal colleagues:
• Manage, track progress and non-compliance and thus report on the Group’s Human Rights and Responsible sourcing program (e.g. Ensure implementation of the UN Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and our own Heineken beverages related policies)
• Manage all social compliance and human rights risk to the business that may arise when NGO's and trade unions raise enquiries, including international stakeholders.
• Support the implementation of the PIC commitments section on Responsible Business Practices

Shared Accountabilities

• Collaborate and align with relevant internal parties on smart outsourcing programmes, targets, and reporting
• Collaborate with regulatory and stakeholder engagement portfolio on HEINEKEN beverages to provide a narrative on our smart outsourcing, including PIC commitments and progress
• Partner with HR, Procurement and Supply Chain on delivery of internally agreed strategy and targets
• Align with MT and global stakeholders on HEINEKEN beverages’s smart outsourcing initiatives and targets
• Align with internal stakeholders on ways of working, and accountability matrix

Education:

• Graduate degree in Social Sciences, Policy, Development, Business management or equivalent

Experience:

• At least 5 years proven track record in developing, driving, and implementing social compliance practices in large corporations / FMCG
• Business and value chain experience within and outside a similar function is preferred
• Sound understanding of legislation relating to employment, human rights and fair wages
• Understand of South Africa’s social context
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to build and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strategic/action orientation, self-driven and innovative
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks and assess priorities effectively

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Key Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the building of Stock Transport Orders (STOs) for DC to DC movements/DC to sorting and production sites for the purpose of replenishment at all locations within Heineken.
• Executing the planning and load building of Stock Transport Orders within the Heineken logistics environment for DC to DC/Sorting/production replenishment
• Management of STO’s created to ensure timeous delivery as per plan
• Ensure master date accuracy to generate accurate automated  load proposals
• Allocate stock correctly under stock constraint scenarios as per demand prioritization rules
• Escalate over/under stock occurrences to rectify.
• Continued maintenances of the correct stock levels for the DCs
• Ensure STO fleet utilization above 95% and that all planned loads adhered to legal requirements.
• Expedite new product introduction pipeful into the warehouses and collaborate closely with supply chain and marketing counterparts for Depot Letters.

Requirements and Experience:

• Degree or diploma in supply chain/logistics/transport environment and OR
• 1-3 years of experience in similar environment
• SAP knowledge would be advantageous
• Strong interpersonal skills

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• Coordinate the execution of the Supply Chain Technical Training & Capability Development strategy at plant level.
• Facilitation of Supply Chain Technical competencies and Functional Competencies (CAD).
• Assess trained competencies.
• Have an understanding of Autonomous Maintenance practices and CILT.
• Assist in development of training material and programmes.
• Perform administration functions related to training programmes (maintenance of training systems, creation of schedule offerings, procurement processes, training KPI’s etc)
• Facilitate the use of TPM routes and improvement methodologies.
• Provide technical knowledge to breakdown, minor stop and quality defect analysis at Pillar level
• Support audits on TPM processes and procedures including APM and improvement teams (Kaizens).
• Apply 5S and loss reduction principles in daily work, set the example for the site.
• Support the roll-out and execution of digital tools related to Connected Worker and Smart Brewery use cases. Promote alignment between pillars:
• Participate as a key member in pillars as required and effectively support all pillars with TPM route and tools implementation.
• Support the alignment and collaboration between pillars to attack losses related to priority KPI’s.
• Facilitate deployments to address man/method related losses through Competency Gap Reduction teams or specific training needs.

Facilitate Improvement activities and TPM Fundamentals:

• Be an active facilitator in improvement activities and UPS methodology.
• Assist in ensuring effective application of TPM tools and techniques through effective coaching and training programs.
• Assist in ensuring team champions focus on eliminating root causes on a failure mode level for effective loss eradication (zero loss mindset).
• Support the team’s management process for all pillars. Governance & Strategic Support
• Procurement governance and training administration functions
• Capability reporting, tracking and compliance
• Support TPM reporting, audits (internal and external), tracking and compliance.
• Active participation and contribution to OPCO TPM and POD communities

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Key Responsibilities:

Commercial Growth Drivers

• Pricing Strategy: Develop price positioning guidelines and indices to optimise sustainable revenue and profitability across the Amarula portfolio in partnership with OPCO’s. Monitor market trends, competitive landscape, and consumer and customer behaviour to identify opportunities and adjust pricing accordingly. Lead the use of advanced RMG tools and analytics (e.g. choice-based conjoint) to ensure pricing strategy is supported by sound data and insights.
• Mix and Margin Management: Analyse product mix and margin performance to identify areas for improvement (ensuring a full value chain assessment of different categories and the full P&L impact of pack, product and category mix).
• Promotional Effectiveness: Evaluate the effectiveness of promotional activities and campaigns in driving revenue and profitability in lead markets. Recommend strategies to enhance promotional effectiveness and align them with overall business objectives.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with OPCO’s: including finance, sales, marketing, and operations, to align revenue management strategies with overall business goals.
• Lead global GTM modelling & assessment, entry strategies and acceleration for the Amarula brand
• Collaborate with regional trade channel partners in identification of priority Must-Win Battles and co-creation of trade marketing strategies
• Develop guardrails with regional partners for channel-specific trade promotions and activations.
• Use global shopper market research and analysis to understand consumer behavior and preferences in different channels.
• Performance Analysis: Conduct regular performance analysis to measure the effectiveness of revenue management initiatives. Utilise data-driven insights to identify areas of improvement and make recommendations for optimization

Innovation

• Develop a deep understanding of the regions and consumer preferences within your category and markets, ensuring all innovations are rooted in category and consumer insight and complemented by a solid understanding of global trends, market and competitor dynamics.
• Collaborate with Innovation Hub to identify opportunities for line extensions and other innovations that will be margin enhancing for the brand.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative market testing and analysis in collaboration with Insights team to validate new product concepts or brand innovation.
• Develop & deliver the 5 year Global Amarula Innovation pipeline
• Lead the Innovation development process and guardrails, concepts, design and commercialisation of the identified projects through Stage Gate process, supported by PMI.
• Develop special editions (Gifting, Cultural Events & Partnerships) strategy in partnership with key OpCo’s, taking feedback from prior learnings, as well as competitor intelligence.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, business, finance, economics, or a related field. Advanced degree preferred
• 10 years proven experience in revenue management, pricing strategy, and margin optimization.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent understanding of market dynamics, pricing methodologies, and revenue management best practices.
• Proficient in using revenue management software and tools.
• Strong business and financial acumen and the ability to align revenue management strategies with overall business objectives.
• Exceptional communication and collaboration skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on achieving revenue growth and improving operating margin.

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Key performance areas include (but are not limited to):

• Effective production Scheduling of Cellars processing
• Optimal weekly scheduling rhythms 
• Optimal capacity utilization of cellars processing
• Assist with compilation of cellar volumes budgets/forecasts.
• Adhere to suppliers MOQ (minimum order quality) and lead times.
• Management of supplier relations and Service Level Agreements
• Engagement with internal stake holders by on site and at head office (central material planning and logistics department)
• Issuing of bulk loading plans and management of OTIF deliveries
• Drive Service Levels and Working Capital Management (Stock levels)
• Reduce the cost of inventory in Bulk stock holding, including bulk consumables. 
• Ensure Planning Master Data Accuracy
• Control Flavour Approvals by QC ready for use. Request extension from suppliers where required.
• Verify Flavour Request- and Flavour Store Request Forms.
• Support and Drive Innovation & Supply Chain Excellence
• Lead and govern bulk change control (New Products, Product Upgrades)
• Actively participate in Mini-Business activities and drive world class best practice
• Assist in flavours/consumables stock taking.
• Complete ICC for the ingredients store

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Minimum academic requirements: NQF 5 in Supply Chain & Operations Management.
• Minimum of 2 years practical experience.
• Previous experience in Cellar or similar process operations scheduling & planning.
• Working knowledge of planning. SAP is advantageous.
• Fully competent in using production scheduling tools on an ERP suite. 
• MRP process / tool knowledge 
• Planning system / tools knowledge
• Strong Planning Skills
• Strong analytical skills
• Advance level of competency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Outlook & PowerPoint)
• Ability and willingness to work extended hours when required. 
• Ability to effectively manage time and prioritize tasks in an organized and structured manner.
• Must be meticulous and display attention to detail.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Sound interpersonal skills
• Must have reliable transport to and from work.
• Ability to analyse, interpret and compute sets of data
• Previous processing operations experience advantages

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Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that incoming stock is received as per the relevant Work Instruction and procedure.
• Ensure that stock is correctly picked, counted and/or packaged as per the relevant Work Instruction and procedures.
• Ensure that all stock in the Warehouse is packed according to procedure.
• Assist with bin maintenance and do weekly bin maintenance checks.
• Assist with cycle counts and stock takes.
• Assist the Warehouse Co-Ordinator with duties when required.
• Ensure that good housekeeping practices are carried out.
• Attend and ensure that department targets are attained.
• Ensure that the Quality management system is maintained and applied.
• Ensure monthly report information is supplied.
• Perform Admin Clerk duties when required.
• Ensure that all Material Handling equipment is maintained as per the organization’s procedures.
• Load and offload delivery vehicles and containers when required.
• Perform ad hoc requests when required.
• Ensure that the organization’s Risk and Safety policy is adhered to.
• Follow the organization’s policies and procedures and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum Grade 12 (Matric) Qualification.
• 2 years relevant experience in a Warehouse environment
• Demonstrates HEINEKEN Behaviours aligned to role expectations: 

 Deliver:

• Play to win & celebrate success.
• Deliver the goods.

 Shape:

• Think consumer first.
• Make courageous moves.    

 Connect: 

• Champion a culture of belonging.
• Learn, share & reapply.

 Develop:

• Have real conversations.
• Embrace learning & growth.

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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Ensure the smooth overall running of the department.

• Co-ordinate and assist with the annual budgeting process.
• Monthly cost centre variance reporting and control.
• Prepare Excel spread sheets and related analysis.
• Manage invoices and arrange payment thereof as and/or when required.

To ensure an effective and efficient admin support function to department

• Processing and control of procurement documentation.
• Business travel arrangements.
• Diary management, meeting and forum scheduling and taking of minutes, as required.
• Arranging of various functions/events such as team conferences, workshops and/or meetings.
• General administration including stationery control, typing, filing and other ad-hoc tasks.
• Efficient routine office administration including stationery, office equipment, typing, filing and other ad-hoc task.
• Provide administrative assistance to the team.
• Preparation of professional presentations.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners. 

Build effective relationships with external and internal stakeholders

• Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners. 

Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility

• Implemented new ideas and improved methods, systems and work processes which lead to higher quality, better results at same or reduced cost

Lead and pro-actively coach team around sustainability performance. Personal Development and Teamwork.

• Take responsibility for own development and contribute to team effectiveness.
• Agree on personal performance goals and achievement thereof.
• Demonstrating the Distell Corporate Values.
• Drive own development to ensure knowledge and skills remain current.
• Actively take ownership of one's career progression and ensure their IDP is in place

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• An Admin/secretarial or relevant qualification
• 3 - 5 years proven secretarial/ admin experience within a similar environment.
• Strong administrative, organizing and numerical skills.
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite and SAP experience will be advantageous.
• Provide a high standard of customer service to all internal, external customers and work partners
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written).
• Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professional demeanour
• Must be able to work independently, accurately and under pressure.
• High attention and adherence to detail.
• The ability to multi-task.
• A self-driven, pro- active and motivated person with an open mind and a positive work ethics

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ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Lead Quality improvement through strong site leadership, collaboration and influence
• Environmental scan is conducted at site level and used in the implementation of the quality strategy
• Develop and drive a positive site quality culture of “First Time Right”
• Operate strategically and systemically to design customised solutions
• Ensure that the reputation of Heineken Beverages is indivisible through immaculate governance systems.
• Devise and establish quality systems specific to the site within the frameworks of corporate governance systems and aligned to global customer requirements.
• Develop site procedures, standards and specifications specific for the site relating to the relevant QMS
• Strategically review customer requirements and develop capabilities to respond accordingly
• Drive a lean culture of reducing cost of poor quality while increasing productivity
• Motivate and inspire teams to perform to meet quality standards through HR infrastructure
• Conduct continual environmental scan with intent to improve
• Manage and drive competency and capability programs for quality improvement

ROLE REQUIREMENTS:

• BTECH./BSc. DEGREE OR RELATED
• WORKING KOWLEDGE OF:
• PACKAGING PROCESSES
• TRADE QUALITY PROCESS
• MATERIALS AND CONSUMABLES
• CELLAR PROCESSES
• LAB EQUIPMENT
• LABORATORY SYSTEMS
• AUDITNG
• GOVERNANCE
• 5 YEARS RELEVANT WORKING EXPERIENCE
• EXCELLENT REPORT WRITING AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS
• PROVEN LEADERSHIP SKILLS
• SELF RELIANT AND DRIVEN
• ADVANCED COMPUTER SKILLS

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Optimise hygiene practices to prevent microbiological contamination in the site:

• Provide leadership and technical expertise (microbiology and hygiene)
• Conduct training and assessment in the workplace (microbiology and hygiene)
• Optimise cleaning and sanitising practices and procedures across the site
• Effective execution of hygiene projects aligned with site hygiene strategy
• Develop hygiene procedures and specifications for site within the corporate governance standards
• Develop and control hygiene documentation in the workplace
• Implement hygiene policies and surveys

Protect Heineken Beverages reputation in trade and process integrity:

• Demonstrate a holistic understanding of hygiene practices critical to cellar and pkg processes
• Ensure compliance to standards and specifications
• Assure integrity of results
• Analyse data to identify quality and food safety risks
• Prepare site for FSSC 22000 readiness i.e. anchor hygiene systems and standards

Ensure hygiene governance throughout the site:

• Develop GMP procedures for site.
• Develop GMP compliance frameworks.
• Compliance to integrated Heineken Beverages management systems.
• Manage hygiene supplier quality program.
• Lead site wide quality problem solving and improvement initiatives as applicable.

Manage human resources in the department.

• Manage the development of staff competencies.
• Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate
• Attract, recruit and retain talent
• Manage own performance in a way that shapes a high performance, high  engagement  culture
• Manage performance of others in a way that shapes a high performance, high  engagement culture
• Demonstrate behaviour which builds, maintains or enhances company reputation

Manage health, safety, environment and risk in the department

• Ensure sound approaches to health and safety at all times
• Manage factors concerning environment, risk and  sustainable development
• Integrate corporate/company reputation and sustainable  development planning with department strategy and processes

CORE SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Leadership
• Innovative
• Passionate about microbiology
• Problem Solving