Title:  TPM & Capability Coordinator

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Immediate Superior: TPM & Capability Specialist
Job Grade: 15
Location: Springs
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 150037
Closing Date: 16/02/2026

Purpose of the job
Facilitation and coordination of the Heineken functional/technical capability program at site level in cooperation with central TPM specialists and L&D department. The role is responsible for presenting course material to trainees and conducting competency assessments; as well as the co-ordination and development of training programmes impacting site operational performance and linked to key strategic priorities.
The role further assists the TPM specialist with the facilitation and co-ordination of the Heineken TPM program at site level.

Key responsibilities

Facilitate and coordinate the implementation of Supply Chain TPM & Capability Development programme at plant level:
•Coordinate the execution of the Supply Chain Technical Training & Capability Development strategy at plant level.
•Facilitation of Supply Chain Technical competencies and Functional Competencies (CAD).
•Assess trained competencies.
•Assist in development of training material and programmes.
•Perform administration functions related to training programmes (maintenance of training systems, creation of schedule offerings, procurement processes, training KPI’s etc)
•Facilitate the use of TPM routes and improvement methodologies.
•Provide technical knowledge to breakdown, minor stop and quality defect analysis at Pillar level
•Support audits on TPM processes and procedures including APM and improvement teams (Kaizens).
•Apply 5S and loss reduction principles in daily work, set the example for the site.
•Support the roll-out and execution of digital tools related to Connected Worker and Smart Brewery use cases.

Promote alignment between pillars:
•Participate as a key member in pillars as required and effectively support all pillars with TPM route and tools implementation.
•Support the alignment and collaboration between pillars to attack losses related to priority KPI’s.
•Facilitate deployments to address man/method related losses through Competency Gap Reduction teams or specific training needs.

Facilitate Improvement activities and TPM Fundamentals:
•Be an active facilitator in improvement activities and UPS methodology.
•Assist in ensuring effective application of TPM tools and techniques through effective coaching and training programs.
•Assist in ensuring team champions focus on eliminating root causes on a failure mode level for effective loss eradication (zero loss mindset).
•Support the team’s management process for all pillars.

Governance & Strategic Support:
•Procurement governance and training administration functions
•Capability reporting, tracking and compliance
•Support TPM reporting, audits (internal and external), tracking and compliance.
•Active participation and contribution to OPCO TPM and POD communities

Job Requirements

 Education
•N.Diploma or B.Tech in Quality, Engineering or Supply Chain or Management fie
•Accredited Assessor

Experience
•3-5 years’ experience working in teams and working within a manufacturing operational environment.
•3-5 years’ experience in Operations, Continuous Improvement, Quality or Supply Chain management experience required.
•1+ years strong practical experience with TPM implementation or other related World Class Manufacturing or Operational Excellence programs.
•Experience in executing Learning & Development programs within a Supply Chain environment.
•Experience in project management
•Strong planning and organisational skills
•Excellent presentation skills.
•Technical and analytical skills
•Ability to communicate effectively.
•Good analytical and problem-solving skills (UPS methodology, 5Why, Fishbone).
•Good verbal and written communication skills.

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.