
Packaging Unit Manager
- Durban, KwaZulu-Natal
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Must have a B. Sc. in Engineering or B. Tech. Mechanical / Electrical
- Minimum 5 years’ previous experience in managing packaging lines FMCG (high speed plant and equipment)
- Prior experience in bottling or canning operations is highly advantageous
- Must have completed a Packaging Traineeship
- Good understanding of OHS and NOSA requirements is essential
- Must have good verbal, sight and hearing abilities in order to be able to do the job as prescribed
- Ensuring that hectoliters packed by brand/pack are aligned with the plan.
- Supplying full beer to the warehouse and agreeing on stock numbers.
- Maintaining or increasing the number of hectoliters packed per day in line with the plan and factory efficiency standards.
- Controlling the packaging process to maintain all quality standards.
- Implementing corrective actions to prevent substandard products and reinforcing continuous improvement.
- Achieving and improving all targets, e.g., hl per man-hour; % GLY and hl per factory hour; % LEF and hl per machine hour.
- Controlling fixed costs, beer loss, and container loss.
- Preparing and implementing plans to produce required outcomes, including materials, machine maintenance, and subordinate deployment.
- Motivating and managing human resources, including conducting performance appraisals, handling discipline, administration, training, managing the IR climate, and addressing absenteeism.
- Complying with safety standards and statutory requirements.
- Keeping the packaging line clean and tidy at all times.
- Reporting on efficiencies, downtime, and other production-related issues.
- Recruiting, selecting, and appointing staff.
- Managing outplacement of staff.
- Setting and monitoring team and individual goals.