Team Leader

AVI Limited; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 520,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Entyce Beverages Coffee & Creamer is seeking an experienced Team Leader for the Hopper Floor and Tank Farm at the Isando Coffee and Creamer Factory. You will oversee safety, production flow, and inventory control while leading a multi-skilled team in a fast-paced FMCG environment.

Strong focus on cost management and continuous improvement is required. You will manage daily operations, ensure high housekeeping and quality, and drive changeovers with minimal downtime.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of production experience in FMCG.
• 3-4 years of supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing setting.
• Bachelor’s degree or postgraduate in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety protocols and PPE usage across shifts.
• Lead Hopper Floor and Tank Farm teams to meet daily targets.
• Control labour costs, minimize overtime and absenteeism.
• Maintain high hygiene and quality standards; manage quality checks and non-conformances.
• Assign tasks, develop and coach team members using IDP and Skills Matrix.

Skills

Safety management

People leadership

Inventory management

Labour cost control

Production supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations/Logistics or related field

Tools

Shopware

Pragma

SAP

Job description

Join Entyce Beverages Coffee & Creamer in Isando, where we produce some of South Africa’s favourite brands, including Frisco, Koffiehuis, Hug in a Mug, House of Coffees and Ellis Brown.

From production and engineering to quality, planning, maintenance and supply chain, you’ll work alongside specialist teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment where what you do matters.

Build your skills, take ownership and grow your career behind iconic brands with Entyce.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite coffee and creamer brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Team Leader: Hopper Floor and Tank Farm to join our Isando Coffee and Creamer Factory. This role requires expertise in safety management, people leadership, strict inventory management control, and labour cost management within a fast-paced FMCG environment. You will be responsible for managing daily operations across the Tank Farm and Hopper Floor, ensuring high housekeeping standards and overall quality of our output while leading your team to success.

Key Responsibilities:

Safety, Health, and Environment:

• Enforce correct PPE usage and compliance with safety protocols.
• Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring each shift has a designated SHE rep, first aider, and firefighter.
• Conduct emergency evacuation drills and complete near-miss reports.
• Ensure timely resolution of safety and health incidents.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.

Hopper Floor and Tank Farm Management:

• Lead Hopper Floor and Tank Farm teams to meet daily shift targets as per the production plans.
• Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns and labour availability.
• Daily management of finished goods inventory.
• Oversee pre-checks on Forklift machines and offloading equipment and manage support departments to provide top service.
• Monitor daily material usage to minimize waste and variances.
• Lead regular cycle counts and physical stock verification.
• Maintain high product quality standards and ensure first-time-right production.

Cost Control:

• Optimize labor management, including controlling overtime and absenteeism.
• Lead efforts to reduce waste, participate in troubleshooting, and manage start-up times.
• Plan for efficient changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth production transitions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.

Quality and Food Safety:

• Ensure seamless maintenance handovers and proper storage of safety equipment and chemicals.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Lead quality checks and empower operators to take ownership of their output.
• Ensure non-conforming products are addressed and corrected swiftly.
• Management and tracking of totebin cleaning through RFID dashboard.

People Management:

• Assign daily tasks and manage team schedules.
• Lead and develop your team with a genuine concern for their growth and well-being.
• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development using IDP and Skills Matrix frameworks.
• Ensure team members are multi-skilled and well-equipped to meet operational demands.
• Offer recognition, reward, and constructive feedback, while holding individuals accountable for their performance.
• Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team suggestions and ideas.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• 4+ years of experience in production within the FMCG industry.
• 3-4 years of supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing structure.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or Postgraduate in Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering.

Additional requirements:

• Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Shopware, Pragma, SAP.
• Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite.
• Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Take the Next Step with us

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, Entyce Beverages offers a rewarding career. Grow great brands with us!