Cellar Controller

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

Job summary

A leading beverage producer based in Stellenbosch seeks a candidate for the Supply Chain role. The successful applicant will manage production processes, ensure quality control, and supervise cellar staff. A relevant qualification and experience in production management are essential. The company supports inclusion and values diversity in the workplace. Applicants must be eligible to live and work in South Africa.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years relevant cellar working experience is preferred.
• 1-3 years relevant production line working experience is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license (Code 08) is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for planning and degorging of sparkling wine.
• Manage setup and maintenance of degorgment line.
• Supervise cellar and DGO staff to meet KPIs.
• Capture information on SAP and minimize losses.
• Conduct internal safety and quality audits.

Skills

Planning and degorging of sparkling wine

Preparation of sparkling wine

Management of production line

Problem-solving and decision-making

Team management

Attention to detail

Leadership experience

Education

Relevant tertiary qualification in Cellar Technology

N4 technical qualification

Tools

SAP

MS Office Suite

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?

Immediate Superior: Matthys Botes

Location: Stellenbosch

Type of Contract: Permanent

Reference Number: 142264

Closing Date: 08/08/2025

Applications are invited for the abovementioned position based in Supply Chain, JC Le Roux, Stellenbosch.

The successful applicant will report to the Operations Manager

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

• Responsible for planning and degorging of sparkling wine
• Responsible for preparation of sparkling wine
• Responsible for receiving and despatch of products and other additives
• Responsible for the setup and management of degorgment line and maintenance
• Capturing of all production, transfer, receiving and despatch information on SAP
• Minimising losses and write–offs
• Perform adjustments and settings on equipment as required
• Perform minor running repairs
• Perform all specified preventative maintenance tasks
• Perform basic fault-finding
• Record all breakdowns and provide feedback on causes and corrective action taken
• Active co-ordination of TPM in the production area
• Manage housekeeping and safety and maintaining 5S standards
• Managing and supervising cellar and DGO staff and ensuring that the set targets for our KPI’s are met.
• Tasting of Line checks and Finals at the Quality Laboratory
• Involve with internal and safety, hygiene and quality audits
• Implement and maintain TPM, FSSC quality and environmental management system
  
  

The successful candidate must preferably have the following experience / skills

• A relevant tertiary qualification in Cellar Technology and/or N4 technical qualification
• At least 1-3 years relevant cellar working experience
• At least 1-3 years relevant production line working experience
• Experience in managing and leading a team is essential
• Computer literate in MS Office Suite
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
• Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail
• Be self-motivated and action driven
• Be a team player and innovator
• Sound leadership and conflict handling experience
• Valid driver’s license (Code 08)
  
  

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.

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