Heineken Vacancies

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Shift Artisan

Job Grade: 8 
Location: Wadeville Production
Function: Packaging
Sub Function: Packaging Engineering
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 31-10-2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based at Supply Chain, Wadeville. The successful candidate will report to the Maintenance Team Leader.

• 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 torepair).
• 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.
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• 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 behaviour – 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 the requirements, please register and apply via the Heineken Career Portal by logging onto MyHR> Careers.

Applications to reach the above by no later than close of business on 31 October 2024.

• All applicants to provide a detailed CV, copies of qualifications and ID.

Candidates who do not receive any correspondence within 1 month after the closing date may assume that their application was unsuccessful and are hereby thanked for applying.

HEINEKEN Beverages’ recruitment process does not include unsolicited offers of employment and 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.

Electrician

Immediate Superior: Unit Manager 
Job Grade: 8 
Location: Springs
Function: Supply Chain 
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 121547
Closing Date: 27/09/2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Manufacturing, Springs

The successful candidate will report directly to the Unit Manager.

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

• Knowledge of wiring diagrams
• Reading and understanding of electrical drawings in a plant environment
• Methodical fault finding / detection and maintenance of electrical motors, pumps, control panels and distribution boards to required standards,
• Excellent working knowledge of sensor control, VSD, HMI, switch gear, AC motors, relay logic, temperature controllers, industrial instrumentation, etc.
• Basic understanding of PLC input/outputs
• Repairs of production machinery including site related electrical work
• Adhere to all safety procedures, policies and regulations – total compliance OHS Act
• Excellent housekeeping
• Active involvement in mini business operating activities.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Matric
• Trade Certificate – Electrician
• 3-5 relevant working experience in the FMCG electrical / automation environment 
• Working experience with bottling machinery will be a distinct advantage
• Familiar with S7 and high-speed machinery  

• Must be self-motivated, innovative and able to work without or limited supervision
• Support business improvements, operational and segment goals

• Able to work and cope under pressure and make decision where necessary  
• Possess good communication skills on all levels
• Must be responsible and punctual – adhere to Heineken Values

• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required
• Strong ability to do problem solving, fault-finding and knowledge of various problem-solving methods
• To reflect good leadership behavior – towards colleagues, superior and company values

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.

Electronics Technician

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Supply Chain, Springs.

The successful applicant will report to the Engineering Specialist.

Key performance areas include, but not limited to:

• Maintaining electronic systems on existing machinery and equipment.
• Attending to electronic related equipment breakdowns.
• Fault finding in electronic equipment.
• Attending to electrical related equipment breakdowns, if required.
• Providing assistance to production lines.
• Installation of electronic systems on new machinery and equipment.
• Upgrading, optimizing, and modifying electronic control systems.
• Programming stacking patterns on palletizers, etc.
• Adhering to all relevant quality, health & safety policies, and procedures.
• Completing all relevant administration.
• Providing inputs for budgets (OPEX and CAPEX).

The successful candidate must have the following qualification/experience/skills:

• Qualified Electronic/Electrical Artisan (T3/S3/N6).
• Trade Test
• At least 3 years relevant experience in the Electronics environment.
• Working knowledge of:
  • • PLC/HMI programming (Siemens S7, Win CC, Simotion Scout, TIA Portal, etc.).
    • Industrial networks (Profibus, Ethernet, ASI, etc.).
    • Scada Systems / Plant Information Systems.
    • Electrical components (contactors, overloads, starters, sensors, PT100, etc.).
    • Variable speed drives (Danfoss, Telemechanique, Lenze, etc.).
• Familiar with conveyor line controls, automation, and high-speed filling lines.
• Computer literate in MS Office package (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, etc.).

• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Willing and able to be on standby and respond to callouts after hours and on weekends (standby is rotated on a weekly basis);
• Willing and able to work extended hours (overtime) as and/or when required.
• 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.

Data Scientist

The AME (Africa & the Middle East) Analytics Hub is a business-led, value driven satellite hub of Heineken’s Global Analytics team whose mission is to lead Heineken into becoming a data-driven company and the best-connected brewer. The AME Data Science Chapter aims to achieve this by utilising data science to solve business problems at scale to deliver tangible value across the AME region.

We are looking for a Junior/Mid-level Data Scientist to support this vision and strategy. This is a high-impact role that will help in adding value through supporting Heineken’s strategic goals. The ideal candidate will excel in machine learning, software development, cross-functional and cross-domain collaboration and share a passion for enabling scalable solutions that deliver business value.

If these challenges sound interesting and exciting, we hope you apply. We want to be collaborative, innovative, and reliable. We see collaboration as key in our global community with many diverse cultures, roles, and challenges. We strive to create an environment where you enjoy both the problems you are solving, but also the people you are solving them with. We innovate to transform HEINEKEN from a traditional to a data-driven company. We position ourselves as a business partner driving value-creating decisions and building trust in our solutions. 

Key Requirements: 

• Support data-driven decision-making by analyzing data and providing actionable insights and recommendations.
• Identify and apply appropriate analytics and machine learning techniques to solve business problems under the guidance of senior team members.
• Assist in the design and implementation of machine learning models and data pipelines for various projects.
• Adopt good software development practices, including writing clean, maintainable code and performing unit testing to ensure the reliability of solutions.
• Contribute to the design and execution of experiments to evaluate the effectiveness of data-driven solutions in real-world scenarios.
• Collaborate with team members on projects, participating in code reviews and knowledge sharing sessions to enhance collective expertise.
• Manage individual project tasks from data collection and preprocessing to model development and evaluation, ensuring timely delivery.
• Follow established standards and processes within the data science team to maintain consistency and quality in deliverables.
• Work closely with cross-functional partners such as engineering, analytics, and product management teams to understand requirements and deliver data solutions.
• Communicate findings and model outcomes effectively to both technical and non-technical stakeholders through presentations and reports.

Education and Experience: 

• Relevant bachelor’s degree
• Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in data science.
• Eager to learn and continuously improve, demonstrating a strong ability to quickly grasp new concepts, tools, and methodologies to enhance your contributions and grow within the role.
• Collaborative and thrive in team settings.
• Proficient in data science fundamentals with a solid understanding of statistical methods and data analysis techniques
• Proficient in Python and PySpark.
• Able to align business problems with data science solutions and suggest experimentation and implementation strategies.
• Skilled in SQL and familiar with distributed data stores like Hive and Spark.
• Impact-driven, pragmatic, and able to incorporate business context into data questions.
• Proactive and take ownership of tasks, actively managing your work and contributing to project success.
• Strong at communication, capable of conveying technical content to non-technical audiences.
• Plus: Familiar with Databricks.
• Plus: Familiar with software engineering practices, unit testing, and version control.

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.

Dayshift Artisan

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in Springs Manufacturing.

The successful candidate will report directly to the Automation and Controls Engineer.

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

• Reading and understanding of electrical and instrumentation drawings in a plant environment
• Methodical fault finding / detection and maintenance of electrical motors, pumps, control panels and distribution boards to required standards,
• Excellent working knowledge of Control systems, VSD, HMI, switch gears, AC motors, relay logic, temperature controllers, industrial instrumentation, etc.
• Strong understanding of PLC and DCS software and hardware
• Knowledge of calibration of industrial instruments
• Repairs of production machinery including site related electrical work
• Adhere to all safety procedures, policies and regulations – total compliance OHS Act
• Excellent housekeeping
• Active involvement in mini business operating activities.

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications and experience/skills:

• Matric and Instrumentation Trade Test Certificate with N3-N6/ Diploma In Instrumentation
• 3-5 years relevant working experience in the FMCG electrical and automation environment 
• Working experience with processing plant, electrical and utilities will be a distinct advantage
• Experience of PLCs and SCADA, preferably Siemens (TIA portal, S7,PCS7,Wincc)  
• Experience in industrial communication protocols/networks (Profinet,Profibus, ASI)

• Must be self-motivated, innovative, and able to work without or limited supervision
• Support business improvements, operational and segment goals

• Able to work and cope under pressure and make decision where necessary  
• Possess good communication skills on all levels
• Must be responsible and punctual – adhere to Heineken Beverages Values

• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime if required
• Strong ability to do problem solving, fault-finding and knowledge of various problem-solving methods
• To reflect good leadership behaviour – towards colleagues, superior and company values

Forklift Driver

Purpose of the job:

The purpose of this position is to assist with executing warehouse deliverables in accordance to prescribed procedures and with the main goal of enabling operational efficiency. 

Expected Daily Tasks: 

Ensuring that the correct device is selected for picking and warehouse activities: 

• MHE inspection- daily and accurately,
• Report defects and incidents,
• Ensure that the correct amount of stock is picked according to device. 
• Complete all daily tasks as per device. 

Ensure correct loading of vehicles:

• Scan QR codes and ensure that the trailor/vehicle is correctly loaded. 
• Ensure presentability and quality loading. 

Daily and monthly stock take:

• Perform daily and monthly counts as per device. 
• Ensure accurate counting  of the product.

General Duties:

• Perform any activities as per device instruction. 
• Be prepared to perform reworks.
• Assisst in Returns Bay as per instruction. 

Behavioural competencies needed for the job:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to work under pressure. 
• Ability to follow instructions. 
• Attention to detail. 

Experience Required: 

• Trade experience.
• Valid driveres license.
• 1-2 years of driving a delivery vehicle. 

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.

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All the best with your applications.