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Quality Manager Extrinsic
Applications are invited for the position within the Quality Department, based at our Springs facility in Johannesburg.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager.
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
Strategic Results:
- Ensure that at plant level, in liaison with the QA Manager, that the company’s quality management strategic results are met.
- Consistently meet budgeted cost targets.
- Drive improvement initiatives and process improvement projects.
- Effective management of fixed capital resources.
- Lead the Intrinsic/Central Laboratory- and Extrinsic Packaging Material Laboratory, and Bottling Process Control teams.
- Ensure adherence to Distell Quality Policy to ensure the consistent production of products that meet and exceed customer and consumer expectations.
- Facilitate problem solving in Quality, Cellar and Packaging environments.
- Drive and assist with continuous improvement in Quality, Cellar and Packaging environments.
- Manage suppliers according to the company’s supplier development strategy.
- Ensure Quality Management systems compliance.
- Ensure human capital is utilised effectively and productively
- Drive manufacturing plant efficiency.
- Improve the risk profile of the site.
- Consistently ensure SHEQ (Safety, health, Environmental and Quality) management practices are applied and the department conforms to regulatory and QMS (Quality management systems) requirements.
Customer & Relationship Results:
- Meet service level agreements for packaging, cellars, Centre of Excellence, Wine-buying and NPD departments.
- Build effective and trusting relationships with customers/suppliers to deliver on service level agreements.
- Build effective and trusting relationships.
- Innovation and Improvement Results (Drive continuous improvement in area of responsibility)
- Implement new ideas and improve methods, systems and work processes that will lead to higher quality or reduced cost.
- Develop plans and review performance against targets regularly to ensure continuous improvement.
- Create an environment for challenging status quo, risk rating improvement and sharing of knowledge
- Quality Leadership team
Leadership Results:
- Responsible for own development and contribute to the team effectiveness.
- Demonstrate the company values.
- Create a sense of common purpose across the quality team by providing targeted and regular feedback about company performance in line with organisational objectives.
- Ensuring team members have clear, current and measurable goals.
- Implement talent management and ensure that succession plans and development actions are in place.
- Manage change effectively and achieve transformation targets.
- Involvement in setting the overall standards for manufacturing and anticipating future requirements e.g. developing policy standards, protocols and/or procedures.
- Train, mentor, coach team on specific tasks or activities
- Clear pattern of self-development and learning.
- Ensure plans are in place and reviewed regularly to ensure a competent and motivated team.
The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:
- Tertiary qualification (diploma or degree) in one of the following fields: Natural Science, Food Science, Analytical Chemistry and/or relevant Engineering background.
- Relevant experience in leading teams at a managerial level preferably within an FMCG environment.
- At least 3 years’ experience within a Quality Management (Intrinsic & Extrinsic) environment.
- Sound knowledge of Quality Management System requirements, e.g., ISO 9001: 2015, ISO17025 and FSSC 22000(food safety system).
- Computer literate in MS Office suite.
- Statistical Competency
- Project management and problem-solving experience.
- Advanced analytical and evaluative skills.
- Sound interpersonal and communication skills.
- Articulate with good presentation skills.
- Well-developed strategic and conceptual skills.
- Excellent leadership ability.
- Team player with strong relationship building ability.
- Action orientation.
- High levels of emotional intelligence.
- Commercial and Financial Acumen.
- Ability to multitask.
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.
Warehouse Controller
Applicants are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in the PPL Department in Springs.
The successful candidate will report to the Warehouse Manager
- Ensure that the inventory management of all goods is conducted in a cost-effective manner.
- Check depot coverage daily and communicate with Planning if required.
- Report all stock outs to the Depot, Sales, and Planning teams.
- Plan correct storage location for products in liaison with the Warehouse Manager (ABC Analysis)
- Create physical Inventory Documents for daily cycle counts and monthly stock counts.
- Conduct regular floor walks to ensure that Inventory housekeeping is done daily.
- Reduce and maintain write-offs and losses to a minimum.
- Ensure optimal stock availability and stock rotation.
- Maintain the highest possible level of customer (Internal and external) service.
- Help enable superior customer service as measured by On Time In Full (OTIF).
- Ensure customer complaints are resolved swiftly and efficiently.
- Manage stock movements and documentation in accordance with the ICC and Internal/External Audit controls.
- Evaluate and maintain stock loss control procedures on an on-going basis (including breakages).
- Ensure that stacking heights are maintained.
- Conduct routine audits, namely, Risk audits (Depots without a site controller) and Quality Audits.
- Ensure that routine Quality Control inspections are conducted in the warehouse.
- Ensure updated quality guidelines are displayed throughout the warehouse.
- Guarantee that the shelf-life tracker is completed and that short dated stock is highlighted to Quality Control and communicate to the sales team.
- Conduct quality control checks on receipt of stock and before stock is dispatched.
- Ensure that the FIFO principle is applied to stock movements by printing bin pulling sheets for the warehouse.
- Adhere to the stock age policy and ensure that all concessions are raised and approved.
- Adhere to the product recall policy and administer the execution of the process at site level.
- Isolate non-conforming stock and move it to the blocked stock zone on SAP to stop orders from being placed against it to reflect the correct days of cover.
- Implement and adhere to Internal Control Measures such as ICC’s, ISO requirements and Operations Excellence standards.
- Conduct stock counts according to the organization’s standards and procedures.
- Complete the system and site preparation process to enable effective stock counts.
- Process all stock adjustments prior to starting stock take, including sorted containers.
- Start stock take on SAP and upload physical stock count from stock take system.
- Generate the stock variance report and investigate all variances via route cause analysis.
- End stock take on SAP and generate and store relevant posting and audit reports.
- Compile daily stock pack and have it approved by the relevant parties.
- Conduct ad hoc stock counts for unresolved variances.
- Check that route settlement corrections have been processed correctly.
- Clear SAP open cycles (Shipments and open Transfer Orders).
- Update relevant Key Performance Indicator Boards.
- Manage stock write offs, stock variance and stock age reports.
- Ensure that all post goods issues have been processed for all deliveries and driver corrections.
- Reconcile and ensure production bookings are completed daily.
- Ensure that all daily load plans are achieved.
- Follow up on all inter depot in transit shipments if not received.
- Log inter depot claims in accordance with the claim procedure.
- Confirm inter depot movements with the dispatching sites monthly.
- Report on missing, broken, and foreign products and ensure that surveys in this regard are conducted according to policy, captured daily and communicated for follow up with customers.
- Investigate loads that are shorts or over and charge depots/drivers and/or 3PL‘s for shortages.
- Ensure that all stock postings are posted to the correct accounts.
- Compile variance commentary and submit to management with trend analysis.
- Highlight high risk incidents with respect to losses stemming from damage, theft and quality write offs.
- Effectively Manage forklift drivers and shift performance.
- Ensure that Operational Costs cents per liter cost is contained through continual investigation and improvement of asset utilization.
- Ensure the Company’s Vision, Mission, Values, and strategic goals are communicated and understood by all employees.
Minimum Requirements
- Matric
- NQF 6 qualification in Logistics or equivalent.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a Warehouse environment
- Basic knowledge of Warehouse/Production environment.
- Computer Literate using MS Office / Excel / Power Point/SAP
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.
Machine Operator
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in the Cellars Department (AJC), based at Springs.
The successful incumbent will report to the AJC Team Leader.
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- To assist with general and operating duties for excellent customer service.
- Contribute to a cost-effective operation of department.
- Ensure highest possible productivity in workplace.
- Ensure that every product made is produced to the highest standard and do not allow any sub- standard products to leave the department.
- Be involved in line change overs and ensure it is done within allocated time and efficient line start-up after completion.
- Clean the machine and change parts and return to the change part store.
- Report any problems with the change parts to the Artisan and capture the problem on the check sheet.
- Operate machines with the utmost care to keep the machines well maintained. Clean and lubricate machines and complete the checklists.
- Report any machine problems to the MC, Artisan and PC. Open a job card in the case of a breakdown or to capture work arising.
- Identify losses and waste in own area and quantify the losses and waste.
- Participate in the area Loss and Waste exercise.
- Handle company products with the necessary care.
- Contribute in efforts to ensure maximum productivity of the team.
- Participate in MDT meetings to ensure optimal teamwork and team performance.
- Comply with company safety and housekeeping standards.
The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills, and experience:
- At least 1 year experience in a similar environment
- Matric or equivalent
- Physical strength to handle products and machines.
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.
Shift Maintenance Controller
General Worker
Artisan
Closing Date: 24/01/2025
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at Supply Chain, Eco-Wash. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Foreman.
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Maintaining machinery and equipment on the site per required standard.
- Maintaining and repairing site equipment and building maintenance.
- Attend to breakdowns on packaging machinery and equipment.
- Adherence to Planned and Preventative maintenance schedules.
- Improving OEE and ME (Overall Equipment Efficiency, Machine efficiency) on all production lines.
- Reduce unplanned downtime by improving MTBF (Mean time between failures) and MTTR (Mean time to repair).
- Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment.
- Compliance to OHS Act.
- Provide an effective Engineering service to the Production department.
- Perform administrative tasks (job cards, quality check sheets, etc.)
- Perform stand-in duties, when required.
- Leading and supervising people.
- Participate in E2 / TPM empowering excellence.
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
- N3-N6 equivalent with Trade Certificate – Fitter and / or Turner, Mechanical Engineering
- Grade 12 or Mechanical NTC3 qualification.
- Experience in a high speed, high-tech bottling operation will be advantageous.
- Completed apprenticeship with recognized Institution i.e., was registered as an apprentice.
- 3-5 relevant working experience in the FMCG
- Ability to work under pressure and display good attention to detail.
- Proven ability in problem solving and knowledge of the various problem-solving methods.
- Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without or limited supervision.
- To reflect good leadership behavior – towards colleagues, superior and company values
- Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required.
Applications to be sent to:
If you are interested and meet all requirements, please register and apply via the Heineken Career Portal by logging onto SuccessFactors and following Home > Careers.
HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and also does not require advance payments from candidates. HEINEKEN will only contact you if you have applied for a vacancy through the career website, the official Heineken LinkedIn page or if you were contacted by one of our authorised recruitment personnel or local recruiting office.
Packaging Engineer
Applications are invited for the position within the Packaging Department, based at our Springs facility in Johannesburg.
The successful candidate will report directly to the Packaging Manager.
Purpose of the job
To assist in planning, scheduling and organizing maintenance operations, by managing and continuously improving maintenance with internal and external partners to obtain the highest possible technical availability and efficiency (OPI NONA) against the lowest cost.
Key performance areas
Manage Maintenance:
Manage internal and third party contract maintenance, as well as OEMs to ensure high availability and reliability of plant and equipment.
- To set and obtain the maintenance objectives.
- In consultation with Unit Managers and maintenance groups, to further develop the maintenance plan and to provide support in the execution thereof.
- Monitor internal, third party and OEM performance and work with them to requirements continuously improve plant performance. To formulate /standards for the maintenance concept and the maintenance plans.
- To assist in planning, scheduling and organizing maintenance operations.
- To draw up standards, procedures and working instructions for the development, management and application of maintenance improvement for the technical installations at the cidery.
- To offer support in respect of maintenance cost.
Compliance:
Ensure maintenance procedures and equipment operations comply with both Heineken guidelines and legal regulations.
- To ensure the transfer of the Heineken rules and guidelines in the field of maintenance and to supervise the implementation of these in the cidery.
- To check the application of legal regulations, Heineken rules and guidelines, standards, procedures and instructions.
Process Development:
Assist process improvement by suggesting and implementing modifications to maintenance procedures and plant and equipment.
- In consultation with the departments concerned (such as the relevant CoEs), to further develop the operating standards for current and newly constructed installations.
- To submit proposals to department Managers and technical maintenance groups in respect of lasting improvements (regarding operation, maintenance methods or modifications.
- To conduct research into developments and new methods in respect of technical maintenance and the relevant possibilities of application.
Staff Development:
Assist the development of cidery staff by providing technical expertise and for AM and PM processes.
- To advise the cidery Packaging Leadership team in respect of maintenance systems, such as HACS, RCM, TPM etc. and cooperate with external partners in this respect.
- To recognise the training needs in the fields of maintenance knowledge and improvement skills and to issue relevant advice.
- To carry out benchmark research in cooperation with GSC.
Safety, Health and Environment:
- Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education and training and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures and processes in order to drive zero accident mentality.
Continuous Improvement:
- Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.
3. Job Requirements
3.1 Education
- BSc (Eng) or B Tech (Eng) Mechanical / Electrical (MEng/MSc advantageous)
- Strong leadership capabilities
- Strong technical aptitude
- 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.)
- The successful candidate must be innovative and drive best practices
3.2 Experience
- Min. 5 years management experience in an FMCG Packaging environment, including Maintenance Planning and Management
- 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.)
- The successful candidate must be innovative and drive 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.
Safety, Health & Environmental Manager
Closing Date: 23/01/2025
Applications are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in Sedibeng. The successful candidate will report to the Plant Manager.
1. Purpose of the Job
The main purpose of the job is to manage, monitor and control all relevant Health, Safety and Environmental systems in order for the Company to comply and exceed legislative and regulatory requirements, as well as to comply with international standards. In addition to assist and advise management and development of the Company’s health, safety, and environmental strategies and will formulate and enforce policies and plans accordingly.
The purpose of the Job is also to drive the companies Sustainability agenda in line with the BaBW requirements.
2. Key performance areas
Strategic planning:
- Draw up short/medium/long term SHE strategic plan with objectives and key performance areas and indicators.
- Implementation and monitoring of above plan.
- Ensure that SHE targets are met.
Emergency coordinating/investigations:
- Act as emergency coordinator.
- Follow procedures as per policies.
- Liaise with Management / emergency services during emergencies.
- Report and follow up on emergencies.
Manage effectiveness / performance of the SHE system:
- Maintain the SHE systems (ISO 14001, ISO 45001).
- Monitor the system and follow up on non-conformances with various department heads.
- Monitor action plans for improvements.
- Ensure 2 yearly re-certification and yearly surveillance audits are maintained.
Procedures and work instructions:
- Give guidance and professional advice to SHE controllers and department heads in developing SHE procedures/instruction.
- Review procedures/instructions periodically.
- Identify need for procedures and instructions.
- Align policies/procedures with corporate policies/procedures.
Risk assessments:
- Conduct periodic SHE risk assessments and aspects and impacts studies.
- Identify priorities.
- Draw up preventative action plans.
Manage & Control SHE Budget:
- Compile annual budget.
- Manage expenses.
- Safety, Health, Environment and Sustainability:
- Ensure the department operates within company SHE standards and OHS Act, through continued education and training and obtaining the co-operation and commitment of all staff to observe all safety rules, procedures and processes in order to drive zero accident mentality.
- Act as a custodian of the site’s sustainability agenda.
TPM:
- Adhere to the TPM Methodology.
- Lead the site Safety Pillar.
- Support Operational Risk Reduction Teams.
- Participate in regional Safety Pillar as required.
- Participate in site Leadership and People Development Pillars.
3. Education
- Safety or Environmental Management Diploma (NQF 6) or similar.
4. Experience
- 4-5 years’ experience in a managerial position (preferably in a food producing environment).
- Completed Courses in Health and Safety Training, and Risk Management.
- Computer Literate.
- High level of administration, planning and communication skills.
- Sound knowledge of OHS Act, NEMA and related health and safety regulations.
- Sound knowledge of ISO 45001 is a requirement.
Lab Analyst
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Performing accurate and timeous analyses
- Driving business efficiency through workstation optimization and effective resource utilization
- Ensuring leading product quality by analysing, tracking and trending reference controls
- Maintaining the Quality Management System and Good Laboratory Practices
- Driving reliability through governance standards framework execution including method development, verification and validation routines
- Implementing and driving asset care programs for laboratory equipment and instruments in area of responsibility
- Performing all relevant administrative and process duties
- Initiating and assisting in root cause determining problem solving
- Instilling a quality culture in his/her area of responsibility and sphere of influence
- Building and maintaining effective and trusting relationships with internal customers and peers
- Enhancing customer experience by achieving and/or exceeding targeted customer service levels
- Growing the business through support of cross-functional improvement and new development projects
- Initiating internal process improvements and the implementation thereof
- Participating in TPM practice implementation
The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:
- A relevant Degree / Diploma in Natural Science (e.g. Food Technology, Analytical Chemistry, etc.)
- Relevant working experience in an analytical laboratory (working experience in a wine-related intrinsic laboratory will be advantageous)
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical capabilities are essential
- Proven computer literacy in MS Office suite (knowledge of LIMS will be advantageous)
- Working knowledge of Health and Safety standards and procedures, HACCP, BRC, ISO 9001, 14001,1841, IFS, ISO17025 etc
- Sound problem-solving abilities
- Ability to work accurately under pressure
- Sound quality assurance acumen with a focus on execution culture
- Demonstrated affinity for attention to detail
- Proven verbal and written communication skills
- Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work well within a team
- Must be able to think innovatively
- Ability and willingness to work shifts and/or extended hours as and/or when required
- Must have reliable transport to and from work
- Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position
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.
Materials Scheduler MRP
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Ensuring the establishment, placing, monitoring, and controlling of purchase requirements
- Ensuring all purchase orders are actioned timeously (MRP).
- Actioning outstanding orders timeously (DDL)
- Quick resolution of AP workflows/ Queries (invoices/credits)
- Maintaining MRP health checks daily (FIT) to ensure digital twin of the system.
- Manage 4 weeks window for material requirement planning.
- Always ensure stock availability to prevent production stoppages.
- Maintaining and improving relationships with suppliers and customers.
- Adhering to all ICC procedures pertaining to purchasing process.
- Perform stand-in duties for the Master Scheduler.
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
- Grade 12
- A tertiary qualification in Purchasing/procurement, Supply Chain, Logistics, CIPS or equivalent tertiary qualification will be essential.
- 1-2 years’ experience in purchasing.
- MRP experience
- Able to supervise the correct implementation and utilization of administrative procedures.
- Must be meticulous and consistently display good attention to detail.
- Able to apply purchasing/ buying principles, procedures, and practices in own work area according to organizational requirements.
- Able to interpret product related requirements and apply correct buying/ purchasing techniques to satisfy needs.
- Able to initiate contact with parties relevant to work functions.
- Can develop alternative strategies to handle changes/situations in own working area.
- Is pro-active and anticipates problems before they arise.
- Can follow through with own tasks even if peaks occur and deadlines are set.
- Responds to and resolves customer problems quickly and amicably.
- Computer literate in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency.
- Experience working on SAP purchasing modules will be of an advantage.
- FMCG experience will be of an advantage.
- Strong planning, organizing, and coordinating skills.
- Good communication skills
- Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills to ensure task completion.
- To reflect good leadership behavior towards colleagues, superior and company values
Admin Controller
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Adam Tas Cluster, Stellenbosch. This successful applicant will report to the Packaging Manager, Adam Tas, Stellenbosch.
You will be required to do the following:
- Ensure governance of general administrative tasks.
- Execute effective confirmation of production orders, bulk verification, and machine labour hours.
- Ensure and execute compliance to all ICC processes and procedures.
- Executive OPI Nona administration.
- Assist with budget preparations.
- Compile weekly and monthly reports for OPI Nona, unplanned downtime, material losses and write offs.
- Assist with MDWT in production.
- Effective monitoring of production order variances.
- Assist with Mini Businesses in Production.
- Supports departmental goals and objectives by ensuring availability of production information readily and quickly
- Ensures accuracy of all data captured through the timely correction of errors and implementation of regular data health checks.
- Manages all SAP related reports and requirements
- Actively follows up and effectively closes all production related queries affecting production stocks of materials and finished goods with the warehouse and finance.
- Accurately checks, captures and file all production information according to production reports into the various reporting tools and systems
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
- A relevant diploma or degree (e.g. Business Administration, Office management, etc)
- 1-3 years’ experience in a production / FMCG environment admin
- Computer literate in MS Office and SAP
- Good communication skills.
- Effective time management.
- Strong interpersonal and persuasive skills to ensure task completion.
- Strong personality, be innovative, self-driven and able to work under pressure.
- Be able to always act professionally and in confidence
- Be able to work independently and under pressure
- Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential
- Attention to detail is essential
- Task orientated ability to take initiative and solve problems
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.
Lead: Packaging
Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position in Supply Chain Services at the Engineering Centre of Excellence, Stellenbosch. The successful candidate will report to the Head of Engineering.
Purpose of the role:
This role shapes the capacity and capability of Heineken Beverages’ Packaging Operations, Projects, and New Product Introduction (NPI) processes, ensuring adherence to technical standards and best practices. The focus is on enhancing packaging integrity, driving operational excellence, and supporting product innovation and sustainability initiatives. The role integrates Total Productive Management (TPM) to optimise equipment performance, reduce downtime, and foster a culture of continuous improvement across packaging operations.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Shaping Packaging Capacity & Capability:
- Lead strategies to optimize packaging operations, ensuring scalability and flexibility.
- Implement innovative packaging technologies and sustainable solutions.
- Improve operational efficiency using TPM and continuous improvement.
2. New Product Introduction (NPI):
- Oversee NPI from concept to market launch, ensuring alignment with quality and sustainability goals.
- Collaborate across functions to ensure smooth execution and scalability of new packaging formats.
3. Custodianship of Technical Standards:
- Maintain compliance with packaging standards and regulations.
- Develop and manage OPCO technical documentation and quality control systems.
4. Packaging Leadership:
- Provide strategic insights on packaging technologies and risks.
- Lead packaging teams through practices and standards.
5. Support Senior Management:
- Provide data-driven insights to inform strategic decisions.
- Champion site master plans for packaging blueprints.
Core Competencies and Skills:
- Technical Expertise: Knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing, and automation.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams and manage senior stakeholders.
- Problem-solving & Innovation: Strong analytical and creative skills.
- Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale projects and budgets.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and reporting skills.
Impact on Heineken Beverages:
- Operational Efficiency: Optimizes packaging processes to meet global demand.
- Successful NPI Launches: Ensures packaging aligns with product innovation and sustainability.
- Sustainability Leadership: Contributes to reducing waste and improving recyclability.
- Strategic Leadership: Positions Heineken Beverages as a leader in packaging operations and innovation.
Education, Skills and Experience:
• Degree: Relevant BSc Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering).
• Experience: Minimum 10 years in multinational FMCG operations, with experience in packaging, manufacturing, and capital projects management.
• Leadership: Proven experience managing large manufacturing sites and driving continuous improvement.
• Technical Knowledge: Deep understanding of production and packaging lines, with the ability to optimize operations for maximum output.
• Project Management: Strong project management skills; financial analysis and simulation skills are advantageous.
• Global Experience: International experience is a plus.
• Soft Skills: Strong leadership, initiative, and ability to work under pressure.
Conclusion:
This role is key to advancing Heineken Beverages Packaging Operations and NPI, ensuring operational excellence, sustainability, and alignment with strategic business goals. By providing Packaging leadership and technical expertise, the role will help Heineken stay at the forefront of packaging innovation and optimize global operations through TPM integration.
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.
HSE Intern
Key Learning Areas:
- Assist and guide and influence on Risk, Health & Safety related matters.
- Ability to work independently and interact with people on all levels.
- Ability to plan, control, facilitate, coordinate and lead.
- Ability to work in a team.
- Sound knowledge of risk management principles and fundamentals
- Sound knowledge of the OSHACT and all other Safety and Security Legislation
- Knowledge of HEINEKEN Beverages Risk control standards
- Ability to conceptualize future actions or needs to formulate plans for a function or discipline.
- Ability to analyse data and situations and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Strong investigative skills.
- Ability to communicate on all levels.
- Ability to train people on all levels.
Requirements:
To qualify for selection and participation in this program, candidates must satisfy the following criteria: –
- Studying Degree / Diploma in Safety Management
- Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Sound communication and presentation skills.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure. Ability to work in a team.
- South African citizen.
- Successful interns will be expected to enter a 12-month contract.
Reward Manager Business Partnering
Key Performance Areas
- Responsible for driving strategic initiatives as per the annual Reward calendar (example: design, development and implementation of Total Reward Statements).
- Design and development of Reward policies (where required) in line with best market practice and ongoing maintenance of policies.
- Responsible for appropriate reward benchmarking to ensure our reward offering remains competitive.
- Manage the participation in salary and benefits surveys as well as other market research activities to stay informed about industry best practices and make recommendations for change.
- Analyze and interpret reward data to identify trends, outliers, and opportunities for improvement.
- Collaborate with the People Partners and management to evaluate positions, ensuring internal and external equity.
- Managing the governance around Job Evaluations.
- Maintain and update salary structures and pay scales.
- Manage the annual salary review process, including merit and performance increases. This includes designing of the adjustment grid in line with the market.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements related to reward.
- Manage the various global, regional and local reward programs, such as fair pay,incentive plans, retirement plans, employee recognition programs, annual planning etc.
- Manage the benefits we provide to employees, i.e. retirement funds, medical aids, risk benefits, etc.
- Manage the Global Mobility process within the global framework.
- Drive improvement processes and set priorities in order to develop, implement and maintain best in class standards and basic conditions.
- Engagement with the people team and senior leaders to share and improve reward information and reporting.
- Ongoing Reward education and training to the business to ensure a deep understanding of our Reward offering.
- Ensuring the Reward Employee Value Proposition (EVP) is well articulated and communicated.
- Ownership and management of the Reward & Recogntion programme, CHEERS to PEERS.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Finance, or a related field.
- Relevant certification (e.g., Global Remuneration Professional) will be an advantage.
Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years proven experience as a Reward professional, or similar role in the People or Finance functions.
- Experience working in a Global organization or working with other African countries
- Proven experience in conducting job evaluations and job analysis, with a strong understanding of reward principles. (Experience using Guide Charts as JE tool is a plus).
- Strong analytical and data interpretation skills, with proficiency in Excel or similar tools.
- Familiarity with reward benchmarking surveys and methodologies.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
Functional/ Technical Competencies:
- Payroll
- Business understanding
- Operational excellence
- Reward
- People& organizational development
- Strategic partnering
- Employee relations
- Culture and change leadership
- Project management
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.
Process Operator
Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
- Achieve blending & production plan targets for the week
- Operate and attend to power driven machines particular to the industry for example (Pumps, Filters) both in the plant and on SCADA
- Ensure quality standards are adhered to by completing quality checks and related problem solving
- Pump and pipeline preparations for transfers of high value products
- Complete process control documentation
- Perform physical tank readings and sampling
- Calculating additions and corrections on products
- Innovative approach to processes to improve and problem solve
- Attend and participate in MDT (mission direct teams) & Workplace
Improvement
- Complete records, stocktake participant
- Responsible for quality and losses in area
- Supervise staff and coordinate shift activities
The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
- Technical Grade 12 or equivalent
- Operationally orientated
- 2 – 4 years relevant experience in Cellars environment
- NQF level 4 in relevant field e.g. biotechnology, microbiology advantageous
- Must be able to work with little supervision
- Physical healthy and strong
- Ability to work under pressure
- Accurate numerical abilities to calculate blends and ingredient quantities
- Willingness to work overtime and day/night shift
Graduate Supply Chain P&L
PPL Internship
Applications are invited for the above –mentioned position to be based at Wadeville Production Manufacturing. The successful incumbent will report to the PPL Manager.
Purpose of the position:
The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are in their final year of study and require exposure in awork environment and require practical work experience to obtain their qualification. Successful interns will be expected to enter a 12-month contract commencing 01 February 2025 and terminating on 31 January 2026.
Key Learning Areas include (but are not limited to):
- Preparing and completing warehouse orders for production according to production plan Receiving and processing incoming stock
- Executing inventory controls and keeping high quality standards
- Add value in increasing departmental efficiencies and customer satisfaction.
- Follow quality service standards and comply with procedures, rules and regulations Participate in stock counts.
- Accurate identification, verification of records and inbound shipments. Inter plant transfer of materials.
To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
- Studying Degree / Diploma in Logistics
- Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Sound communication and presentation skills.
- Effective time management.
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure. Ability to work in a team.
- South African citizen.
- Successful interns will be expected to enter a 12-month contract.
Prospective interns must submit the following documents:
- Covering letter/ Motivational letter,
- A curriculum vitae,
- Academic record, Certified Grade 12,
- A letter from the tertiary institution,
- A format for evaluation, required by the tertiary institution,
- Certified copies of Identity Document.
Intern Supply Chain Cellar
Purpose of the Position:
The intention is to give practical work experience to students who are in their last year of study and require exposure in a work environment or have a prerequisite to have practical work experience before qualification. Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract commencing 01 February 2025 and terminating on 31 January 2026.
Key Learning Areas include (but are not limited to):
- Process Optimisation – improve time and throughput
- Loss Control – measure and reduce product loss
- Problem Solving – use A1, A2 system to solve problems
- Verifying and improving work instructions – handling SOP’s
- Product transfers / blending – producing and processing products
- Quality Control – ensuring product meets specifications
- Sampling and analysis – ensuring correct standards are adhered to
- Savings projects – implementing cost reductions
- Reporting – capturing readings and analysis
- Planning – meeting weekly production requirements
- Production – exposure to different products and work areas
To qualify for selection and participation in this programme, candidates must satisfy the following criteria:
- Excellent academic record and in final year of obtaining tertiary qualification – Engineering diploma
- Candidates in need of In Service or practical workplace experience.
- Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint
- Sound communication and presentation skills;
- Effective time management;
- Ability to multi-task and perform under pressure.
- Ability to work in a team
- Driver’s License would be beneficial
- South African citizen;
- Reliable means of transport
- Ability to meet deadlines
- Willingness to work overtime and nightshift if required during week/weekends
- Be flexible on transport to be able to commute to work.
- Successful interns will be expected to enter into a 12 month contract.
Prospective interns must submit the following documentation:
- Covering letter/ Motivational letter,
- A curriculum vitae,
- Certified academic record,
- Certified copy of Grade 12
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We wish you all the best with your applications
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