Team Leader Production

The HEINEKEN Company; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

The HEINEKEN Company invites applications for a Production Supervisor in the Packaging Department based at JC Le Roux, Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will report to the Unit Manager and lead a production team, ensuring the smooth operation of bottling lines and adherence to quality standards.

The role requires at least two years in production supervision, experience in high-speed bottling, a relevant technical qualification, and strong numerical and analytical abilities.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of ISO/HACCP Quality Management systems.

Responsibilities

• Achieve business and production plan.
• Lead a production team and oversee the smooth operation of machines and equipment.
• Manage Workflow Improvement processes (DCS – Daily Control Systems).
• Ensure TPM activities are managed and executed.
• Managing Time & Attendance of employees.
• Contribute to a balanced scorecard of PQCDSM.

Skills

Production supervision

High-speed bottling

Leadership

Problem solving

Decision making

Independent worker

Under pressure

Team player

Numerical aptitude

Education

National Diploma or Degree

NQF 5 Manufacturing/Operations Management

Tools

MS Office

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.
• Achieve product quality.
• 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.
• Improve OPI Nona & LP
• 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 administrative duties.
• 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.
• Must have own transport

Closing Date: Friday, 16 October 2026