Team Leader Processing

The HEINEKEN Company; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 300,000 - 420,000; Full time

Job summary

The Heineken Beverages operation in Wadeville is seeking a Cellar Supervisor to lead the cellar team in blending high-quality products and overseeing bulk stock. You will ensure adherence to specifications, coordinate daily tasks, and maintain quality management documentation.

You should have a Diploma in a relevant science/engineering field, with leadership experience and a focus on problem solving, teamwork, and driving TPM-based improvements. Knowledge of spirits and wines is a plus.

Qualifications

• Diploma in food technology/food sciences/microbiology/biochemistry/chemistry/Engineering.
• Knowledge of spirits and wines advantageous.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Team leadership

MDT experience

Independent worker

Team player

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Self-motivated

Innovator

Leadership & conflict handling

Numerical aptitude

Computer literacy

Education

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

Job description

Heineken Beverages has an exciting opportunity available to a suitable candidate for potential placement in our Cellar department. This position will be based at Wadeville Production.

Key Performance Areas

• 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/Engineering
• Knowledge of spirits and wines will be advantageous
• 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

Closing date: 30 September 2026