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The key purpose of this position is to manage Packaging shift operations as the Line Business Manager. Accountable for all aspects of line performance - i.e. safety, quality, environmental compliance, finance, production plan, efficiency, losses and waste

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Responsible for safety of all line employees
• Manage PPE compliance and has the authority to take action against non compliance
• Responsible for Machine safe practices, PTW , LOTO and SAM
• Responsible for quality packaged product delivered to the warehouse
• Ensure all quality processes are complied to by the shift operations
• Ensure problem solving for Out of Control processes
• Responsible for the Line Dream, KPI and strategy and plan to achieve it
• Responsible for the deployment and sustainability of the applicable VPO Pillars / Blocks in the line
• Responsible for MCRS execution on his/her line and for Team Leaders (across all shifts) to follow their Management Check Lists and Agendas of the Routine
• Accountable for sustainable Problem Solving: problem identification and diagnosis, use of and quality of 5W, Abnormality Reports, PDCAs, and other VPO problem solving tools by the Line Teams.
• Continuous improvement and GOPs execution.
• Accountable for proper design and utilization of VPO supporting infrastructure (e.g., Line Team room, communication and line performance visualization, operators workstations, etc.) to drive results
• Responsible for defining/validating line production strategy, changeovers strategy and execution, corrective and preventive maintenance, startup/shutdown and modulation
• Accountable for the deployment and effectiveness of Autonomous Teams structures across all shifts
• Maintenance and Reliability: Knowledge of the Maintenance Backlog, validation of priorities with Packaging Reliability and Maintenance owner; review quality of Work Orders execution
• Accountable for the deployment and effectiveness of Autonomous Teams structures across all shifts
• Responsible for Line core team training and development, training gap analysis, training strategy
• Accountable for People Engagement in the line and driving "meaningful jobs" (i.e., removing mundane, low-skill tasks from operators & technicians

Key attributes and competencies:

• Proven people management
• A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving and continuous improvement
• Problem Solving

Education

• Min: Relevant Bachelors Degree (Elec, Mech, Industrial, Instrumental)

Experience

• Packaging Technical / Management / Global Management Trainee Experience
• At least 3-5 years factory production experience and a management level

Reporting structure:]

Direct reports (solid line):

• 3-8

Dotted line reports:

• None

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Job Purpose

• Performs the optimisation /modifications of process control systems.
• Supports the installations of process control & relevant electrical systems.
• Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimise plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality.

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
• Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment and optimise plant and associated devices
• Work in Teams
• Apply problem solving processes
• Apply the VPO principles and practices

Education:

• Min –BSC or HND Electrical/mechanical Engineering

Experience:

• Routine electrical and instrumentation maintenance on similar. Brewing and utilities plants.

Competences Required

• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Display initiative and ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organisation, within a team environment and with suppliers
• Motivated self starter with high energy levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player

Reporting structure:

Direct reports (solid line):

• None

Dotted line reports:

• None

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The key purpose of this position is to Safely operate and maintain defined Packaging equipment (Filling and labelling process areas which have a bigger business impact with cost and consumer quality) and related process to achieve optimal effectiveness.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

OPERATING AND PROCESS CONTROL

• Operating equipment in Packaging process areas according to VPO standards
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and recording short stops and correcting any out of controls using the VPO tools
• Recording waste and movement of product on the appropriate documentation or information systems. Review trends to identify & resolve problems.

MAINTENANCE OF PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

• Carrying out autonomous operations as defined for the process areas.
• Identify defective plant, and report these through to the Process Artisan or Team Leader to assist with resolution.
• Assisting the Process Artisan/Machine specialist in executing running repairs on shift.

QUALITY CONTROL AND ANALYSIS

• Carrying out the required quality checks and analyses and recording the results on the appropriate information system.
• The list of quality checks to be executed is contained in the work instructions.
• React to the results using the VPO tools supplied.

COMMUNICATION

• Actively participate in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions. making use of the action logs to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities.
• Fully understand the team Dream and contribute in achieving it.
• Make use of relevant communication media (e.g. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues.
• Complete required hand over to incoming shift team members, ensuring the issues relating to plant performance, quality and maintenance are communicated.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Where problems occur, use the VPO problem solving tools to resolve and record the issues.

Key attributes and competencies:

• A logical, analytical problem solver who can operate in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player
• High level of initiative and energy

Education

• BSc/HND or equivalent in Engineering

Experience

• Experience in a packaging process environment.
• Minimum 2 years in FMCG environment
• Experience in running a high-speed packaging line

Reporting structure:

Direct reports (solid line):

• None

Dotted line reports:

• None

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The key purpose of this role as a Brewing expert, is to lead and manage area teams to deliver sound operational and technical practices in the brewing department underpinned by prescribed VPO practices. The Brewing Area Manager is required to meet the required production plan, adhering to the principles of all VPO pillars. the role is required to maintain a high level of control against the budgeted KPI's as well as the variable and fixed costs controllable within the team.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Promote beer brewing quality excellence in the value chain
• Provide Brewing process expertise (Technical depth) and Lead problem solving processes
• Facilitate team problem solving and decision making
• Manage Health, Safety & Risk, Manage Productivity, Manage the brewing process, Management of People
• Occupational Health, Safety and Risk Ensure that Brewery quality and taste targets are met
• Ensure overall reliability of production Process optimization and asset management and plant availability
• Adherence to AB InBev and global brewing quality standards
• Brewing Strategy implementation and support
• Ensure that brand and brewing process standards are met
• Ensure that brewing technical and brand audits are conducted as per the QA audit schedule – and deviations
• Identified and managed through the non-conformance management process
• Ensure training need analyses are conducted and training plans developed for team members
• Ensure appropriate competencies are developed in the team, and ensure cross skilling occurs within the brewing shift team
• Provide coaching and mentorship to brewing levels 1, 2, 3
• Ongoing optimization of brewing quality and production processes
• Drive implementation of process and product optimization including CAPin and VA projects and trials
• Analyses plant performance data to identify opportunities for improvement to plant performance and initiates
• Opportunity evaluation
• Analyses plant failure modes and investigate causes for repeat failures to correct root causes
• Ensures that continuous improvement is built into brewing team goals.

Traits & Competences Required:

• Demonstrate experience in driving commercial decisions in a brewery (financial, operational, people) and brewing technical expertise
• A good performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining quality
• Excellent understanding of VPO
• Effective communication skills.
• Good presentation skills.
• Self-managed and assertiveness.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business
• Creative and broad-minded thinker.
• Dynamic personality.
• Must be a Change agent (Influential power).
• Self-starter and energetic.
• Provide operational support to autonomous shift-based teams on process problem solving, supplying expert advice and guidance.
• Willingness to challenge the "status quo" and uphold process a quality standard within the operational environment
• Coaching and mentoring: with deviations addressed through the non-conformance management procedure and cabin process

Profile:

Qualifications & Experience:

• BSc Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering
• IBD Papers 1,2&3 completed and passed
• Completed brewing traineeship
• At least 2 years production experience, of which 1 years’ operating at a management level within Brewing

Reporting structure:

Direct reports (solid line):

• None

Dotted line reports:

• None

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The key purpose of this position is to provide a specialised and effective training and development service to the functional maintenance teams, focusing on the acquisition of competence and performance and to create and sustain a progressive learning environment by providing an effective service to the value chain focused on the maintenance department performance and outputs.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Initiate the training and development process:

• Get relevant input for training buckets, this is taken from Team room discussions, ITF, Annual Training Plan and all other problem-solving discussion i.e. 5Why's, abnormality reports, walk abouts
• Collaborate with People Manager and BOP Training Specialist regarding activities on site
• Engage with L&D Specialist regarding suitable solutions where the training solution does not exist/not part of the Annual Training Calendar
• Consolidate departmental training needs by reviewing L&D inputs e.g., PDP as input to the annual LNA / budgeting process

Prepare for training

• Coordinate the logistics of the required training and ensure relevant candidates are present and available
• Request Purchase Order requests from the NOCC L&D Services team for external training as per the signed off LNA
• Obtain approval from Zone L&D Specialist for costs not included in the LNA

Implement the learning process

        Effective use of SOP's:

• Implement the 8 step SOP process
• (Execution of the SOP’s are relevant and effective, use the as training aid), track and check whether people are people being trained against SOP, identify gaps in SOP and ensure Line Manager updates the SOP document)
• Draw on the expertise of SME's to run learning programmes
• Ensure all training completed is captured in Training Bucket and registers are completed
• Ensure all training registers and events are recorded via NOCC L&D Services
• Adapt training programme to meet the needs of the team / plant / audience i.e. run 2 day programme over a two week period with short intervals
• Conducts a quality assurance of Visual Boards by engaging with Line Managers / HOD's

Evaluate the effectiveness of training and develop ROI report

• Complete the Level 1 evaluations for formal classroom training, analyse the results and develop actions that will improve training effectiveness.

Monitor and Support SKAP

• Assist Line Manager to develop annual SKAP plan for team
• Monitor weekly / monthly adherence to plan
• Support Line Manager to schedule formative and summative assessments
• Identify SME Assessors and ensure an adequate pool of assessors in the plant
• Administration of SKAP Management system by ensuring information is accurate (Line Manager captures the assessment result, TC quality assures)

Identify Training Solutions for future Pipeline

• Trainees: Conduct monthly check in with trainee to identify opportunities for trainee to attend training as per the planned training bucket
• (Line Manager responsible to report on progress, driving the trainee programme progress)
• Apprentices:  Ensure Apprentice training solutions are included in the training bucket,  identify opportunities for apprentice to attend training as per the planned training bucket
• Learnerships: Coordinate of the Learnership Programme (SA ONLY) (Line Manager accountable for management of Learners)

Reporting:

• Ensure the relevant KPI's are reported against weekly and monthly routines
• Communicate and share with relevant stakeholders on site

Key attributes and competencies:

• Deep technical knowledge
• Knowledge of VPO principles
• Proven training and facilitation skills
• Proactive, independent and high initiative
• Attention to detail
• Methodical record keeper
• Ability to work effectively in teams
• Good communicator
• Positive attitude with high energy levels.
• Self-motivated with strong self-management bias.
• Team player with ability to influence and communicate at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work under pressure, yet maintaining high attention to detail
• Ability to operate independently, demonstrate initiative, sound judgment, sensitivity and maintain
• Good business acumen with a professional approach
• Good interpersonal skills

Education

• Min – B.Sc/HND in Engineering or related discipline

Experience

• 3-5 years in a Brewery environment
• Knowledge of Performance management, L&D and SKAP practices including the evaluation of training

Reporting structure:

Direct reports (solid line):

• None

Dotted line reports:

• None

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The key purpose of this position is to maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimize Packaging equipment and associated devices to ensure  availability and product quality.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

OPERATIONL SUPPORT

• Provide specialist support to the shift based teams during operations.
• Assist as functional expert in problem solving.
• This must be undertaken in support of the Process Artisan where requested, provide guidance and advice to the shift based teams on mechanical equipment, mechanical fault-finding and correct responses to mechanical failure modes 

PLANNED MAINTENANCE

• Take part in maintenance planning meeting, contributing suggestions and clarifying work required
• Carry out work during the planned maintenance window in accordance with the planned maintenance schedule issued by the planner 
• Partake in maintenance post mortems to feedback problems, opportunities and learnings from maintenance activities

ROUTINE MAINTENANCE

• Partake in cleaning, lubrication and inspection in accordance with the maintenance schedule issued by the Maintenance Planner
• Carry out routine maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule
• Where problems have been uncovered during routine maintenance, these must be resolved using the appropriate problem solving techniques. 

RUNNING REPAIRS

• On request, partake in carrying out running repairs on plant and equipment, or support the Shift Artisans in carrying out repairs
• When carrying out repairs, assess the problem and determine a course of action 
• Complete the administration tasks relating to any running repairs that the Technician has carried out as per SAP requirements

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve
• Where required, call in additional resources to assist in problem solving or escalate to the Engineering Controller for direction
• Assist fellow team members to resolve problems on request Take part in FFA's on request

IMPROVEMENT

• Improve SWI's, SOP's and maintenance tasks on an ongoing basis as issues arise to ensure that the loop is closed out to prevent issues arising.

HOUSEKEEPING AND SAFETY

• Always operate in a safe manner, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected
• Carry out work according to the work instructions and adhere to appropriate ABInBev policies and procedures
• Carry out housekeeping tasks, and apply 4S principles during the execution of duties

Key attributes and competencies:

• Computer Literate.
• Systemic and Analytical problem-solver
• Good leadership Potential
• Good understanding of modern maintenance practices and maintenance system
• Influencing ability with regards to sound maintenance
• Good knowledge of the Packaging production processes and technologies
• Influencing ability with regards to sound maintenance
• Acts with integrity

Education

• Minimum of HND/B.Eng or equivalent in Mechanical or Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Experience

• Minimum of 3-5 years as Process Artisans or Maintenance Artisan on high speed packing lines

Reporting structure:

Direct reports (solid line):

• None

Dotted line reports:

• None