Job Description

Our client has an opportunity available for a Production and Packaging Manager based in Potchefstroom.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Degree in Engineering, Food Science, Biotechnology, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering.
• Addition business qualification.
• 7+ years' experience in a FMCG manufacturing field and 5+ at a senior or management level.
• 6+ months on the job training.
• Experience in Production Supervisory or Management.
• Previous technical experience in the brewing industry would be advantageous.
• 2+ years as a Process Artisan or an Operator on a brewing plant.
• Brewing experience.
• Knowledge of NOSA, ISO 9001 and HACCP systems.
• 2 to 3 years as a Packaging or Brewing and Utilities Engineer.
• Understanding of health, safety and environmental compliance.

• Continuously reduce costs of production through waste reduction.
• Plan, budget and execute the agreed plans for the department.
• Ensure that production output fully satisfies sales demand by optimising all manufacturing resources and implementing tactical and strategic imperatives set out in the Company's annual and long-term plans.
• Recommend economically feasible upgrading, replacement and installation of equipment.
• Manage and control variable and fixed costs, as well as capital expenditure.
• Identify profit making and cost saving opportunities.
• Maintain an environment within the brewery that fosters equal and fair employment practices.
• The development and maintenance of an updated succession and development plan.
• Implement and maintain policies, systems, procedures, and internal checks.
• Ensure the compliance of all applicable product, labour, manufacturing and safety legislation.
• Control all cleaning and sterilising operations in the Brewhouse.
• To control all brewing products in strict accordance with the prescribed formula and Procedures.
• Control all plant and equipment operation to prevent breakdowns.
• Maintain the Brewhouse, and the plant in a hygienic, secure, safe, and tidy state.
• Ensure the correct finalisation and interpretation of all production documentation.
• Ensure the effective management of costs within the production and packaging budget and forecasts.

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