Packaging Manager

Packaging Manager


Company
Heineken International B.V.
Location
Gqeberha
Posted
2 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based within the Packaging Department for Heineken Beverages, Gqeberha.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
β€’ A relevant degree or post-grad equivalent qualification in Packaging or Engineering.
β€’ Strong leadership capabilities.
β€’ A minimum of 5 years production experience and knowledge within the supply chain (Packaging) environment and/or fast-moving consumable industry.
β€’ Proven computer literacy in SAP & MS Office (Outlook, Word, and Excel).
β€’ The successful candidate must be innovative and drive best business practices
β€’ Knowledge of high-speed equipment will be advantageous.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
β€’ Achieve production requirements against targets.
β€’ Adherence to Production plan.
β€’ Manage LM Variance.
β€’ Manage OEE.
β€’ Efficient Asset utilization.
β€’ Sound knowledge and ability to manage IR practices.
β€’ Managing projects and feasibility studies.
β€’ Manage, plan and control annual budgets.
β€’ See to annual maintenance plan of all equipment within department (Adherence to Planned maintenance).
β€’ Achieve product quality.
β€’ Assessment procedures.
β€’ Management of all quality systems ISO 9001/2000.
β€’ Develop and implement annual departmental business plans and assist in site’s business plan.
β€’ To establish a positive and disciplined environment with the workers and manage all HR issues within department.
β€’ To effectively manage performance and drive EΒ² processes.
β€’ See to skills development within department.
β€’ Ability to oversee multiple business units.
β€’ Actively participate in daily and weekly management meetings.
β€’ Must be able to work under pressure and see to queries associated with department; and
β€’ Innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals.

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