Packaging Team Leader

AB InBev Africa; Polokwane; On-site; ZAR 200 000 - 300 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading beverage company is searching for a Shift Team Manager in Polokwane to oversee packaging operations and ensure compliance with quality and safety standards. The role demands a dedicated manager with a national diploma in a relevant field and substantial experience in factory production. Responsibilities include managing team safety, quality assurance of packaged products, and effective problem-solving on the production line. A focus on continuous improvement and team development is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of factory production experience.
• Demonstrated experience in shift production.
• Proven track record in problem solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage safety of all team members on shift.
• Ensure compliance with machine safety practices.
• Accountable for quality packaged product delivery.

Skills

Safety management

Problem solving

Team management

Compliance adherence

Education

National Diploma (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Instrumental)

Completed Packaging traineeship / ABInBev Learnership / Artisan Training

Job description

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward and serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

Key purpose

The key purpose of this role is to manage packaging shift teams, within safety criteria, to ensure production volume plan is met. All production should be packaged in accordance with ABINBEV quality process specifications.

Key outputs and Responsibilities

• Responsible for safety of all team members on shift
• Manage PPE compliance and has the authority to take action against non-compliance
• Responsible for machine safety practices, PTW, LOTO and SAM
• Accountable for all process checks to be done as per prescribed frequency
• Manage operator compliance; responsible for quality packaged product delivered to the warehouse
• Ensure problem solving for all out of control processes
• Verify compliance with daily routines as per agenda of routine

Execute Daily schedule

• Production, changeovers, cleaning and lubrication, autonomous maintenance inspections and fixes
• Operate line equipment where needed, provide shop floor hands-on support
• Train on and check the execution of standards by the operation
• Escalate major issues to the Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager and Packaging Manager
• Ensure end of shift results report is complete to enable shift handover; ensure QFR, 5 why and abnormality reports are done according to triggers
• Facilitate planned training
• Control the hourly employees work hours; resolve issues on shift; develop team
• TNA plan

Minimum Requirements

• Min: National Diploma (Elec, Mech, Industrial, Instrumental)
• Completed Packaging traineeship / ABInBev Learnership / Artisan Training
• At least 3-5 years factory production experience
• Demonstrated experience in shift production
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving and continuous improvement

Additional information

• Band: VII

SAB/ ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short listing.