Bottling Manager

Hire Resolve; Paarl; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the beverages industry is seeking an experienced Bottling Manager to oversee all aspects of the bottling operations in Paarl. The ideal candidate must possess strong management skills, a solid background in beverage production, and quality control. Responsibilities include managing processes and procedures, reporting production activities, and driving efficiencies in the production line. This is a significant opportunity for advancement within a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• At least 7-10 years' experience in a similar role.
• Excellent understanding of Lean manufacturing.
• At least 5 years' experience of people management and performance management systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic processes and procedures for the packaging department.
• Manage comprehensive bottling and packaging processes.
• Ensure weekly production reports are completed and reported to GM.
• Oversee variances in production orders and related structures.
• Ensure weekly production reports are completed and reported to GM.
• Maintain packaging metrics and report to Executive: Operations.
• Manage bottling and packaging processes.
• Coordinate with Team leaders and QC Manager.
• Identify deviations and implement adjustments as needed.
• Drive continuous improvement in changeover and line speed.
• Improve production efficiencies.
• Schedule production lines effectively.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Quality control

Team management

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification

Job description

A leading company in the beverages industry, based in Paarl, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Bottling Manager to oversee all aspects of our clients bottling operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in beverage production, quality control, and team management. The Bottling Manager will be responsible for ensuring that all products are bottled efficiently and safely, meeting all quality standards and production targets.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic processes, policies and procedures for packaging department
• Set-up & Maintain Packaging comprehensive cost center, Capex & Extra-ordinary budget
• Approval / Reject SAP requisitions
• Overall management of variances in relevant business structures (production orders)
• Ensure weekly production reports are completed and reported to GM
• Maintain and update packaging BSC and provide information to Executive: Operations.
• Manage the comprehensive bottling and packaging processes
• Continually liaise with Team leaders and QC Manager
• Identify deviations and or problems and make adjustments when necessary
• Continuous improvement in change overtime and line speed
• continuous improvement in production efficiencies
• Effective scheduling of production line

Qualifications:

• Relevant tertiary qualification
• At least 7-10 years’ experience in a similar role
• Excellent understanding of Lean manufacturing
• At least 5 years’ experience of people management and performance management systems.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Apply for this role today, contact Sonique Beetge at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: [e-mail]

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated and experienced professional to join our team and lead our bottling operations to new levels of efficiency and quality. If you meet the qualifications and are ready for this challenge, we encourage you to apply.