Title:  Production Controller

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Immediate Superior: Ludine Plaatjies 
Job Grade: 9 
Location: Gqeberha
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 136751 
Closing Date: 23/06/2025

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

• Achieve business and production plan
• Achieve production requirements against targets Achieve product quality
• Leadership behaviour reflecting company values, corporate governance and team orientation Manage innovation and business improvements in support of operational and segment goals Leading, motivating and managing a production team and overseeing the smooth operation of machines and equipment
• Improve OEE
• Minimise losses and write-offs Reducing unplanned down time Limiting rework and non-conformances
• Management of Workflow Improvement processes
• Managing administrative duties
• Managing the development of team
• Must be able to work shifts and extended hours if required

The successful candidate must have the following qualification(s), skills and experience: 

• Matric with a minimum of two years relevant experience as a Production Supervisor
• National Diploma/Degree in Engineering
• Computer literacy particularly MS Office
• Experience within an FMCG environment will be advantageous
• NQF 5 Manufacturing Management or Operations Management would be an added advantage.
• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
• Ability to work under pressure in a production environment
• Be self-motivated and action driven
• Be a team player and innovator
• Sound leadership and conflict management experience
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential
• Knowledge of ISO/ HACCP Quality Management systems

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.