Brewing Team Leader - Epping, Cape Town

Overall Responsibility: To lead a shift-based team in the execution of the Brewing plan in a safe manner complying to the Quality, cost & delivery standards of the Brewery.

Focus Area 1

Maintain a safe and healthy working environment

• Comply to SHP Safety, health & enviroment standards


• Drive safety observation process and close gaps


• Support SHE pillar roll out


• Drive 5S Pillar roll out in designated area

Focus Area 2

Optimise shift performance

• Apply Fundamental/Situational Knowledge of Brewing Equipment and Processes


• Manage shift in accordance with Manufacturing excellence program using the required tools


• Manage the shift team to interpret & execute the brewing & beer provision plan within cost targets


• Actively support NCR process


• Ensure accurate shift end reporting & handover to next shift


• Actively support planned maintenance window process


• Manage waste streams during shift including Utility usage

Focus Area 3

Leadership, People Management and Development

• Support and entrench the company culture that emphasizes quality, continuous improvement, key employee retention and development, and high performance


• Inspire and motivate the broader SHP team (not just your direct reports) to deliver on goals and maximize individual and the overall company performance


• Perform routine administration of shift & employees


• Support TNA process and Training plan implementation


• Ensure open communication with Shift and management

Focus Area 4 

Implement Manufacturing excellence Pillars

• Fully understand the Manufacturing excellence strategy


• Support the ME roll out plan in Brewing dept


• Coach shift staff and call upon Pillar champions and experts to drive each Pillar of ME into the shift


• Assist in conducting Pillar self-assessments of the ME program and close gaps

Focus Area 5

Drive the use of Manufacturing excellence Pillar tools

• Facilitate quality Why why problem solving on shift


• Ensure Shift handovers as per ME standard


• Drive Autonomous maintenance processes in the shift


• Drive Quality at source and Operator Workstation concept in the shift      

Requirements of the Role

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a production environment


• Degree or Diploma in Engineering or Microbiology


• Demonstrate a strong leadership potential


• Flexibility to work weekends and nightshift as scheduled


• Attention to detail and familiarity with industrial equipment


• Proficient in Microsoft 365

Preferred Skills/Competencies

• Strong team Leadership and motivational skills


• Analytical Problem Solver


• Strong Record Keeping Skills


• Understanding of maintenance & Autonomous maintenance practices


• Independent worker, strong ethic with a hands-on approach

NB: Specific duties/responsibilities will vary from time to time: the above list is intended to indicate the general nature of the post and is not exhaustive. The post holder will be expected to be flexible in supporting the business by undertaking any other responsibilities which are aligned with this job level.