Title:  Production Artisan

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Immediate Superior:  
Location: Stellenbosch
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 127637 
Closing Date: 27/12.2024

Applications are invited for the above-mentioned position to be based in JC Le Roux Devon Valley Stellenbosch. This person will report to the Production Team Leader. 

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

• Maintaining machines and equipment to ensure the efficient performance of the production line in the attainment of production plans.
• Measuring and improving LP and OPI Nona.
• Reducing all breakdown and unplanned downtime on the production line.
• Supervising machines and equipment operation.
• Supervising personnel and coaching/developing line staff relating to operation and Asset Care.
• Executing of effective production, safety and operation.
• Starting, operating, shutdown and change over of machines and equipment in line with prescribed quality standards.
• Performing stand in duties for Machine Controllers, Machine Operators and Team Leader if required.
• Performing and overseeing all preventative maintenance and work arising tasks on assigned production line.
• Perform related administration.
• Actively participate in all DCS activities (Daily Control Systems)

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant experience as an Artisan, preferably within a high-speed packaging environment.
• Competence in the use of MS Office packages (MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook)
• Good verbal communication skills in English
• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Must have the aptitude and desire to develop abilities required to function as a Team Leader (Self driven, Team Leadership, Team Discipline, Communication skills, Willingness to learn)
• Must be a team player and display Leadership qualities
• Must be a self-starter
• Must be able and willing to work shifts and extended hours (Compressed weeks and Overtime)
• Ability to cope with the inherent physical demands of the position
• Must have own reliable transport.

Qualification required:

• Qualified Mechanical Artisan N3/NTC3-N6 & Trade test Certificate
• Minimum 3 years’ experience within a high-speed packaging environment

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.