Overall Responsibility
To lead a shift-based team in the execution of the Production plan in a safe manner complying to the Quality, cost & delivery standards of the Brewery.
Focus Area 1
Maintain a safe and a healthy working environment
- Comply to SHP Safety, health & environment standards
- Drive safety observation, processes and close gaps
- Support SHE pillar roll-out
- Drive 5S Pillar roll-out in designated area
Focus Area 2
Optimize shift performance
- Apply Fundamental/Situational knowledge of packaging equipment and processes
- Manage shift in accordance with Manufacturing Excellence program using the required tools
- Manage the shift team to achieve production plans within cost targets
- Actively support NCR process
- Ensure accurate shift-end reporting and handover to next shift
- Actively support planned maintenance window process
- Oversee material and product inventory, as well as waste streams during the shift, ensuring accurate tracking of usage and losses.
Focus Area 3
Leadership, People Management and Development
- Support and entrench the company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and to ensure high performance
- Inspire and motivate the broader SHP team (not just your direct reports) to deliver on goals and maximize individual and the overall company performance
- Perform routine administration of shift and employees
- Support TNA process and Training plan implementation
- Ensure open communication with Shift and performance management
Focus Area 4
Implement Manufacturing excellence Pillars
- Fully understand the Manufacturing Excellence strategy
- Support the ME roll-out plan in Packaging
- Coach shift staff and call upon Pillar champions and experts to drive each Pillar of ME into the shift
- Assist in conducting Pillar self-assessments of the ME program and close gaps
Focus Area 5
Drive the use of Manufacturing excellence Pillar Tools
- Facilitate quality "Why" problem solving on shift
- Ensure Shift handovers as per ME standard
- Drive Autonomous maintenance process in the shift
- Ensure quality at source and implement the Operator Workstation concept throughout the shift
Requirements of the Role
- Relevant tertiary qualification (diploma or degree in Engineering, Production or Food Safety field)
- Minimum of 5 years FMCG experience
- Mechanical, electrical or Millwright Trade advantageous
- Flexibility to work shifts, including evenings, nights, and weekends as part of a team schedule.
Preferred Skills/Competencies
- Management & leadership skills
- Analytical problem solver
- Proficient in Microsoft 365 and Syspro, Acumatica, SAP or other ERP systems
- Production driven and goal orientated
- Able to work autonomously
- Understanding of Manufacturing Excellence programmes
NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.
