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Immediate Superior: PPL Manager
Job Grade: 10
Location: Springs
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 144253
Closing Date: 24/09/2025

 

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

Ensure safe operating protocols are followed on each shift Ensure that the site meets the Packaging plan on time & in full through effective material management processes. Ensure FIFO principles are followed on each transaction.  Ensure a stable 4-week production plan by ensuring material availability Conduct stock takes as per agreed procedures including variance explanations. Drive & maintain minimum raw materials levels. Management of high-risk materials, expiry & Write-offs, this includes slow moving and obsolete stock. Support PIPO process for the site ensuring timely data submission and on time conclusion of consumption or write offs.  Ensure effective material governance and reporting. Enforce adherence to warehouse capacity and storage principles. Ensure competent and motivated personnel within the Materials department. Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always. Drive innovation and business improvements in support of operational goals. Support end to end PML processes on site.

 

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

Relevant Tertiary Degree in Production, Operations Management or Supply Chain management.  Proven track record of working within an FMCG materials management environment.  Proven supplier management engagements  Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds. Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills High acumen of SAP Advanced Excel skills Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail Strong diligence & mindfulness is essential. Advanced level of problem-solving abilities Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans. Good verbal/ written communication skills Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners. Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.

 

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.