Lead: Packaging
Location: Stellenbosch, South Africa
Function: Supply Chain
Sub-Function: Engineering – Centre Of Excellence
Job Type: Permanent
Immediate Superior: Head of Engineering
Closing Date: 28 January 2025
Reference Number: 125849
Position Overview
The Lead: Packaging will play a critical role in shaping the capacity and capability of Heineken Beverages’ Packaging Operations, Projects, and New Product Introduction (NPI). This position focuses on enhancing packaging integrity, driving operational excellence, and supporting product innovation and sustainability. The role will drive the implementation of Total Productive Management (TPM) practices to optimize equipment performance and reduce downtime.
Key Responsibilities
1. Shaping Packaging Capacity & Capability
- Lead strategies to optimize packaging operations, ensuring scalability and flexibility across operations.
- Implement innovative packaging technologies and sustainable solutions.
- Improve operational efficiency using TPM and continuous improvement methodologies.
2. New Product Introduction (NPI)
- Oversee NPI from concept through to market launch, ensuring alignment with quality, sustainability, and business goals.
- Collaborate across functions to ensure smooth execution and scalability of new packaging formats.
3. Custodianship of Technical Standards
- Maintain compliance with packaging standards, regulations, and guidelines.
- Develop and manage OPCO technical documentation and quality control systems.
4. Packaging Leadership
- Provide strategic insights on packaging technologies, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead and guide packaging teams through best practices, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
5. Support Senior Management
- Provide data-driven insights for strategic decision-making.
- Champion site master plans for packaging blueprint developments.
Core Competencies & Skills
- Technical Expertise: Deep knowledge of packaging materials, manufacturing processes, and automation.
- Leadership: Proven ability to lead teams, manage senior stakeholders, and drive results.
- Problem-solving & Innovation: Strong analytical, creative, and troubleshooting skills.
- Project Management: Experience in managing large-scale projects with effective budget management.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal and reporting skills to facilitate collaboration and clear communication.
Impact on Heineken Beverages
- Operational Efficiency: Drives optimization of packaging processes to meet global demand effectively.
- Successful NPI Launches: Ensures packaging aligns with innovation and sustainability efforts.
- Sustainability Leadership: Contributes to reducing waste and enhancing recyclability.
- Strategic Leadership: Positions Heineken Beverages as a leader in packaging operations and innovation.
Education, Skills, and Experience
- Degree: Relevant BSc in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering).
- Experience: Minimum of 10 years in multinational FMCG operations, specifically in packaging, manufacturing, and capital projects management.
- Leadership: Proven experience in managing large manufacturing sites and driving continuous improvement initiatives.
- Technical Knowledge: Extensive understanding of production and packaging lines, with a focus on operational optimization.
- Project Management: Strong project management and financial analysis skills, with experience in simulations.
- Global Experience: International exposure in FMCG operations is an advantage.
- Soft Skills: Exceptional leadership, initiative, and ability to work under pressure.
Additional Information
- The company’s approved Employment Equity Plan will be considered as part of the recruitment process.
- Heineken Beverages encourages applications from individuals with disabilities.
- Applicants must be eligible to live and work in South Africa.
This leadership role offers an exciting opportunity to shape the future of Heineken Beverages’ packaging operations and contribute to the ongoing success and sustainability of the brand.
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