Unit Manager: Packaging at NAMIBIA BREWERIES

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

To manage the production unit in such a manner that through the optimal input of resources (personnel, material & time) the scheduled production orders are met against the lowest possible integral cost within the set NBL standards.
QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE:

• Packaging/Technical Diploma, with 8 -10 years relevant technical and operational experience in the following: bottle washing, filling, pasteurising, labelling, equipment inspection, quality control etc, of which at least 3 years should be on managerial level
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety and TPM standards
• Sound knowledge of ISO and HACCP standards (FSSC 22000 will be an advantage), as well as product quality standards

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Participate in weekly scheduled production planning meetings to support on-time deliveries through effective production planning
• Develop and implement programs/procedures to improve unit efficiencies
• Manage expenses within budget for all manufacturing accounts in the unit, by regularly monitoring expenditure, raw material use, losses, overtime etc.
• Chair meetings, eg., DCS 2
• Manage the execution of housekeeping standards
• Adhere to Health, Safety and Environmental Policies and ensure all incidents are investigated and reported
• Participate as required in all facets of ISO and other relevant Business Excellence Programs
• Drive TPM foundations and participate in pillar deployment
• Lead, coach and develop the team

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Problem solving skill
• Planning and organising
• Process improvement
• Employee engagement
• Assertive communication
• Leadership skill

CLOSING DATE: 16 MAY 2023