Website South African Breweries (SAB)
South African Breweries (SAB) is the largest brewer in South Africa and a major business division of the global beverage giant, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev).
South African Breweries (SAB) is the largest brewer in South Africa and a major business division of the global beverage giant, Anheuser-Busch InBev (AB InBev). Founded in 1895 during the Johannesburg gold rush, it has a long history as a key player in the country’s economy and is known for its wide portfolio of popular beer brands.
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.
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