Unit Manager

The HEINEKEN Company; Springs; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Unit Manager to lead the Packaging Department at their Supply Chain Plant. This pivotal role involves achieving production KPIs, managing operational budgets, and ensuring product quality in a fast-paced FMCG environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership and technical skills, with a degree as a minimum qualification. You will be responsible for driving innovation, managing capital projects, and fostering a positive work culture. If you are passionate about operational excellence and have a knack for problem-solving, this is the perfect opportunity to make a significant impact in a collaborative and inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years in a supervisory/management role.
• Experience in packaging within an FMCG environment.

Responsibilities

• Achieve production KPIs and manage operational expenditure.
• Drive innovation and business improvements while managing people.

Skills

Leadership capabilities

Technical aptitude

Problem-solving

People management

Innovative thinking

Education

Degree (NQF7 equivalent or above)

Tools

SAP

Microsoft O365

Job description

We Go Places! How about you?
Immediate Superior: Packaging Manager
Job Grade: 10
Location: Sprigs
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Perm
Reference Number: 130243
Closing Date: 11/02/2024

Unit Manager

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Packaging Department based at Supply Chain Plant, Springs in Johannesburg. The successful incumbent will report to the Packaging Manager.

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

• Achieve production KPI’s against targets.
• Adherence and attainment to Production Plan (PCTS).
• Production Order Variances.
• Operational Expenditure budgeting and control (R/hL).
• OPI NONA & Line Performance.
• Efficient asset utilization.
• Achieve product quality.
• Managing people.
• Managing capital and NPD projects, trials, and feasibility studies.
• See to annual maintenance plan of all equipment within the department (Adherence to Planned maintenance).
• Management of all quality systems.
• Develop and implement annual departmental business plans and assist in site’s business plan.
• Establish a positive and disciplined environment with staff and manage all HR issues within the department.
• Effectively manage performance and drive TPM processes and implementation.
• Promote and drive skills development within the department.
• Actively participate in daily and weekly management meetings.
• Work under pressure and address queries associated with the department.
• Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Strong leadership capabilities.
• Strong technical aptitude.
• Degree as minimum qualification (NQF7 equivalent or above).
• Packaging experience in an FMCG environment.
• World Class Manufacturing/TPM exposure (e.g. problem solving, visual management).
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years supervisory/management role.
• Strong problem-solving and RCA (root cause analysis) abilities.
• People management and leadership skills.
• High level of computer literacy in SAP & Microsoft O365 (Outlook, Word, Excel, etc.).
• Innovative and drives best practices.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates, and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.