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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 ensure optimum utilization of plant, raw materials and people, to produce quality product at minimum cost which meets customer requirements and complies with legislation. Key Roles and Responsibilities: Packaged Volumes Ensure that Hl packed by brand/pack are in accordance with plan Supply full beer to warehouse and agree on stock numbers Maintain/increase number of hl packed per day in accordance with plan and laid down factory efficiency standards Packaged Product Quality Ensure that the packaging process is controlled such that all quality standards are maintained Implement correct action to prevent substandard product and reinforce continuous improvement Productivity Achieve and improve all targets i.e. hl per man hour; % GLY and hl / factory hour targets; % LEF and hl / machine hour targets Control fixed costs, beer loss and container loss Prepare and implement plans that produce required outcomes, including materials, machine maintenance and subordinate deployment Motivate and manage human resource, including performance appraisals, discipline, administration, training, IR climate, absenteeism etc Comply with laid down safety standards and statutory requirements Ensure packaging line is clean / tidy at all times Report on efficiencies, downtime, and other production related issues Recruit, select and appoint staff Outplacement of staff Team and individual goals set and monitored Conduct performance reviews, address training needs, and facilitate career planning for team members. Identify opportunities for process enhancements and develop plans to optimize resources effectively. Manage discipline and grievance issues within the team to maintain a positive work environment. Demonstrate strong team leadership, analytical abilities, attention to detail, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Key Attributes and Competencies: High energy levels with a bias for action Proactive, good self-starting ability –ability to work with little or no supervision and taking own initiative Good problem-solving ability, attention to detail, logical and analytical Good planning and communication skills Business and financial acumen and strong project management and problem-solving capability Good interpersonal skills and the ability to build internal relationships Good negotiation skills Credibility with Brewery Line Management Candidate should be systematic and work accurately Ability to handle stress Willingness to work outside of normal working hours Minimum Requirements: BSc Engineering or B-Tech Mechanical / Electrical Packaging Traineeship (in-house) Packaging experience (high speed plant and equipment) Ability to work shifts Good understanding OHS and NOSA requirements Should have good verbal, sight and hearing abilities in order to be able to do the job as prescribed Additional Information: Band: VI SAB/ABInBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/ABInBev employment equity plan and talent requirements. The advert has minimum requirements listed. Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing. The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish