The key purpose of this role is to lead the shift-based packaging team in the execution of the production plan, ensuring performance targets are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, efficiency, people development, and continuous improvement.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Maintain a Safe and Healthy Work Environment

• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards

Optimise Production Performance & Processes

• Manages shift in accordance with VPO tools and principles
• Manages shift to achieve production plan within the allowed costs
• Co-ordinate scheduled maintenance and autonomous operations
• Monitor and co-ordinate production processes to within budget
• Interpret and implement the production plan for shift
• Ensure and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Build and foster relationships with customers and suppliers

Optimise Team Performance

• Facilitate effective team dynamics
• Implement performance management and OPR processes
• Communicate effectively in the workplace

Perform Administration

• Ensure application of admin systems and procedures
• Administer conditions of employment for team members
• Contribute to self and team development
• Prepare and control budgets
• Manage financial performance (prepare and manage budgets) and monthly financial Short Interval Control

Manage Human Resources

• Develop employees
• Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate
• Manage and apply people policies and practices

Minimum Requirements:

• BSc Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Automotive& Power or Electrical
• Completion of an Ab InBev Packaging Traineeship
• Experience of managing and running a high-speed packaging line would be highly advantageous
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving

Additional Information

• Band: VIII