Cellar Controller

The HEINEKEN Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company in Johannesburg seeks a candidate to oversee quality management and team leadership. You will ensure the blending of consistent quality products, manage bulk stock, and supervise a motivated team. A diploma in food sciences is required, alongside experience in the spirits and wine industry. Strong numerical and analytical skills are essential to thrive under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing and leading a team essential.
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems.
• Strong ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Blending consistent quality products.
• Managing bulk stock effectively.
• Supervising and motivating people.

Skills

Knowledge of spirits and wines

Strong numerical aptitude

Leadership ability

Analytical abilities

Conflict handling

Computer literate

Education

Diploma in food technology/ Food sciences/ microbiology/biochemistry/chemistry

Job description

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

• Blending consistent quality products
• Managing bulk stock effectively
• Minimizing losses and write-offs
• Effective admin housekeeping
• Supervising and motivating people
• Ensure that products received adheres to company specifications
• Liaise with the necessary departments concerning production planned
• Planning and coordinating of daily tasks
• Ensure that departments quality management documents are kept up to date
• Involve with internal and self-audits
• Oversee that the right filtration material is used for the right product
• Management of finance, quality, and hygiene internal controls
• Management of cellar process according to TPM [Total Productivity Management] Standard
  
  

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Relevant qualification [Diploma] in food technology/ Food sciences/ microbiology/biochemistry/chemistry
• Must have a knowledge of spirits and wines
• Experience in Managing and Leading a team essential
• Experience in Managing an MDT area essential
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be self-motivated and action driven
• Be a team player and innovator
• Sound leadership and conflict handling experience
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential
• Computer literate

#addjob