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Immediate Superior: [[Luwaine Peters]] 
Job Grade: [[15]] 
Location: [[Sedibeng]]
Function: [[Manufacturing]]
Sub Function: [[Packaging]]
Type of Contract: [[Permanent]]
Reference Number: 114814 
Closing Date: 07/07/2024

                                                              UNIT MANAGER (x6)

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Sedibeng. The successful applicant will report to the Packaging Manager.

 

1. Purpose of the Job

The Packaging Unit Manager is accountable for products packaging. He manages manpower, materials, costs, and energies to fulfill the Sales & Operational Plan, delivering, On Time and In Full, final products of the required quality at the lowest possible cost.

2. Key Responsibilities

People Management and Development:

Prepare training needs analysis and develop training plans accordingly. Monitor that training delivers the expected results. Ensure career development is in line with the strategic business needs. Maintain a good and healthy work environment in the department. Apply Company’s policies in terms of recruitment, compensation, and people development. Conduct performance reviews for subordinates.

Plant and process operations:

Manage the packaging process, applying the Company’s Rules, Standards & Procedures. Monitor process and product parameters, ensuring respect of specifications. Actively collaborate with the Quality Department in order to interpret results (also making use of statistic tools) and use them as a leverage for improvement. Facilitate GSC audits at the brewery and implement corrective action when required. Monitor and reduces extract losses whenever possible. Ensure sampling plan is applied by packaging operators. Support the Production Manager in establishing “lean” ways of working that can positively impact productivity. Monitor OPI and make sure structural improvement plans are produced and implemented, also using TPM. Ensure plant is operated according to the suppliers’ instructions and manuals. Ensure plant is effectively maintained and planned maintenance is applied (SAHARA). Prepare recovery plans, if necessary. Manage modifications of process control and installation, ensuring respective manuals are updated. Ensure formal failure analysis techniques are applied to recover in case of breakdowns (for instance, Breakdown Analysis, 5Why). Ensures all Quality parameters are met.

Programs and Systems:

Facilitate implementation of Company strategic programs (i.e., TPM). Facilitate implementation of Company systems.

Investments:

Together with the Packaging Manager develop capacity plans in order to cope with the future brewery’s requirements. Propose investments in order to improve the quality of the supply; the continuity of operations; the capacity of the installations and/or the productivity of the lines. Support the Technical Department in managing the implementation and installation of the investments.

Planning:

Ensure adherence to production and packaging planning and deploys resources accordingly, in the most cost-effective way. Ensure adequate stock of packaging and auxiliary materials is kept in order to secure continuity of operations.

Budget:

Support the Production Manager in preparing the department budget, in terms of materials and human resources. Monitor actual versus planned results and take effective measures in case of deviations. Share results with team leaders in Packaging Department in order to have understanding and buy-in. Ensures People budget (temp labour, overtime and other People related costs) is met.

3. Job Requirements

Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering Degree or equivalent. 3 years experience as a Departmental Manager in a food manufacturing environment or 5 years experience as a Team Leader in a food manufacturing environment. Needs to have hands on experience with maintenance and breakdown activities. Actively able to drive problem solving.

 

 

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.