UNIT MANAGER : PACKAGING – 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, pasteurizing, labeling, 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 expenditures, 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 organizing
Process improvement
Employee engagement
Assertive communication
Leadership skill