Meta Abo brewer SC produces c.1.0 million plus hectoliters of various Meta products per annum. The site has a current establishment of around 750 permanent staff and various supporting contractors. The products are made for the local, national and export markets. The Brewing Department is responsible for the conversion of raw materials into finished liquid products, ready for Packaging. The Shift Manager: Brewing is responsible for his department during shift production hours, with full responsibility for his team and the dept. assets. The incumbent oversees all brewing activities through his team, and reports to the Brewing Manager. The incumbent is responsible for meeting shift production volumes at the right quality, while achieving targets in a cost efficient manner. The incumbent is also responsible for the entrenchment of EISC and SAP practices in a safe and healthy working environment.
Purpose of the Role
Overall responsibility for the delivery of shift outputs, targets and goals by managing, leading and supporting shift team to produce to desired customer service, quality and yield levels in the most cost effective and efficient manner. To identify and drive improvement, ensuring delivery of dept. goals. To manage resource allocation, develop team members and optimize individual potential to contribute to overall site performance.
Accountability
Commit to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority. Be visible as an ambassador for safety by behaving in a safe manner at all times and always challenging unsafe practices and behaviour of others, reprimanding where appropriate. Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems and equipment operational procedures.
Support the department in developing, coaching and building capability of team.
Control cost of production by minimising process waste, maximising OEEs and taking appropriate actions to reduce downtime and improve quality.
Develop & deliver improved performance against targets through effective problem solving, decision-making and communication between shift teams, and aligned, planned activity with PP Programme.
Must ensure compliance with safety regulations to achieve nil LTA and good housekeeping.
Appraise and advise the Brewing Manager on staff development training needs through staff performance reviews.
Accountable for managing site after 5.00pm, weekends and public holidays in the absence of senior managers.
Optimise product quality, through continuous observation and attention to detail, delivering Right First Time (RFT) on quality and control parameters. Respond to non-conformances in a timely manner to keep process on track. Apply record & share learning’s to prevent re-occurrence.
Compile up to date real time in process quality index results for daily review against specifications
Applying SAP, EISC (including RCPS) and quality management in combination with the standard work procedures
Adhere to real time SAP entry per shift as required by business standards.
Manage materials, components and spares required by their plant and equipment – includes draw down stock from locally provided “bins” and be accountable for whatever stock is drawn down
Manage team’s individual performance and reward and training & development within clear improvement plans, using the IDevelop and other development tools, Capability framework and PIP’s to drive performance and efficiencies towards world class standards.
Job Requirement
Qualification and Experience
Degree in Science/Engineering or Diploma with a minimum of 5 years in industry.