Packaging Team Leader

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

The Key Purpose of this role is to lead the shift-based team/s in the execution of the production plan to the required performance criteria.

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 or equivalent in Mechanical, Electrical or Chemical Engineering

• Completion of an Ab InBev Packaging Traineeship

• At least 3 – 5 years factory production experience

• Demonstrated experience in shift production

• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving

Additional Information:

• Band:VII

SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.