Job Description

A global FMCG company is seeking an experienced Packaging Unit Manager to ensure the optimal utilization of plant, raw materials, and personnel to produce quality products at minimal cost, meeting customer requirements and complying with legislation.
Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B. Sc. in Engineering or B. Tech. Mechanical / Electrical
• Minimum 5 years' previous experience in managing packaging lines FMCG (high speed plant and equipment)
• Prior experience in bottling or canning operations is highly advantageous
• Must have completed a Packaging Traineeship
• Good understanding of OHS and NOSA requirements is essential
• Must have good verbal, sight and hearing abilities in order to be able to do the job as prescribed

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Ensuring that hectoliters packed by brand/pack are aligned with the plan.
• Supplying full beer to the warehouse and agreeing on stock numbers.
• Maintaining or increasing the number of hectoliters packed per day in line with the plan and factory efficiency standards.
• Controlling the packaging process to maintain all quality standards.
• Implementing corrective actions to prevent substandard products and reinforcing continuous improvement.
• Achieving and improving all targets, e.g., hl per man-hour; % GLY and hl per factory hour; % LEF and hl per machine hour.
• Controlling fixed costs, beer loss, and container loss.
• Preparing and implementing plans to produce required outcomes, including materials, machine maintenance, and subordinate deployment.
• Motivating and managing human resources, including conducting performance appraisals, handling discipline, administration, training, managing the IR climate, and addressing absenteeism.
• Complying with safety standards and statutory requirements.
• Keeping the packaging line clean and tidy at all times.
• Reporting on efficiencies, downtime, and other production-related issues.
• Recruiting, selecting, and appointing staff.
• Managing outplacement of staff.
• Setting and monitoring team and individual goals.

Please note that subsequent to the screening and shortlisting process, all further communication will be entered into, only with the shortlisted candidates