Team Leader Production

Heineken; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 560,000; Full time

Job summary

JC Le Roux in Stellenbosch, part of Heineken, invites applications for a Packaging Department Production Supervisor based in Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will report to the Unit Manager and lead a production team to ensure the packaging line runs smoothly and targets are met.

The role requires at least two years in production supervision within a high-speed bottling environment, a relevant technical qualification, and proficiency in MS Office.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant experience as a Production Supervisor.
• Experience in a high-speed, high-tech bottling environment.
• Trade or relevant technical qualification (National Diploma or Degree).
• Computer literacy, MS Office.
• Experience in FMCG environment advantageous.
• NQF 5 Manufacturing Management or Operations Management advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and make relevant decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment.
• Self-motivated, action driven, and a team player.
• Sound leadership and conflict management experience.
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities.
• Knowledge of ISO/HACCP Quality Management systems.
• Must be able to work shifts and extended hours if required.

Responsibilities

• Achieve business and production plan.
• Lead production team and oversee machines and equipment.
• Minimise losses and write-offs.
• Reducing unplanned down time.
• Manage Workflow Improvement processes (DCS - Daily Control Systems).
• Ensure TPM activities are managed and executed.
• Managing Time & Attendance of employees.
• Develop the team.
• Contribute to a balanced scorecard of PQCDSM.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Analytical thinking

Numerical aptitude

Problem solving

MS Office

Self-motivated

Work under pressure

Education

Diploma/National Diploma

Tools

ISO/HACCP knowledge

Job description

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Packaging Department, at JC Le Roux in Stellenbosch. The successful applicant will report to Unit Manager

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

• Achieve business and production plan.
• Achieve production requirements against targets.
• Leadership behaviour reflecting company values, corporate governance and team orientation.
• Manage innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals.
• Leading, motivating and managing a production team and overseeing the smooth operation of machines and equipment.
• Minimise losses and write-offs.
• Reducing unplanned down time
• Limiting rework and non-conformances
• Management of Workflow Improvement processes (DCS - Daily Control Systems))
• Ensure TPM activities are managed and executed
• Managing Time & Attendance of employees
• Managing the development of team
• Contribute to a balanced scorecard of PQCDSM.

The successful candidate must have the following qualification(s), skills, and experience:

• Minimum of two years relevant experience as a Production Supervisor
• Minimum of two years in a high-speed, high-tech Bottling environment
• Trade or Relevant Technical qualification (National Diploma or Degree)
• Computer literacy particularly MS Office
• Experience within an FMCG environment will be advantageous.
• NQF 5 Manufacturing Management or Operations Management would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions.
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment.
• Be self-motivated and action driven.
• Be a team player and innovator.
• Sound leadership and conflict management experience
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential.
• Knowledge of ISO/ HACCP Quality Management systems
• Must be able to work shifts and extended hours if required.