Packaging Unit Manager

• 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.

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