This person will be reporting to the Plant Manager.

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

• •    Leads and manages the RTD processing environment safely, executes strategic plans (business / site / departmental plan) alignment, achieve efficient and effective cost /productivity from all Cellar Operations.
  •    Responsible for intake, handling, fermentation, blending, processing and supply of various ciders, wines RTD, spirits and aperitif products.
  •    Deliver First Time Right & Cellars Hygiene ICC scores consistently through world class best practices.
• •    Supply the correct quality and quantity bulk product within required specifications timeously in the most cost-effective manner.
  •    Manage short- and long-term planning of bulk products from both internal and external suppliers.
  •    Minimise losses of bulk product, drive savings projects and continuously implement World Class Best practices e.g. TPM, through  optimized SOPs (Standard Operating                  Procedures)/WI (Work Instructions).
  •    Owns the accountability of training, development, skilling and continuously improving teams competence and capability.
  •    Manage, plan, control and achieve annual budgets for various units in the Cellar and ensure proper stock controls are in place as per policy / procedures.
  •    Ensure adherence to the annual maintenance plan of all equipment within department.
  •    Management of quality management systems for ISO 9001, FSSC, HACCP within Heineken Beverages framework
  •    Ensure and maintain the integrity of the sensory and organoleptic profile of products.
  •    Participates regularly in cross functional interactions /problem-solving with other departments to ensure production plan is adhered to optimization opportunities are harvested.
  •    Liaising with buying departments to ensure the correct product ingredients and lead times are adhered to.
  •    Establish a positive and disciplined environment with the workers and manage all HR issues (including people performance) within the department.
  •    Manage and control administrative matters and SAP systems within department.
  •    Willing to stand in to perform work when one of unit managers or controllers are absent.
  •    Actively participate in daily and weekly meetings as set in MCRS (Management Control and Reporting System).
  •    Must be able to work under pressure and see to queries within time associated with cellar department.
  •    Innovation and business improvements in support of operational and strategic goals.
  •    Optimize use of utilities (water in particular) and implements proper waste management practices to assist in brewing a sustainable world, through a high hygiene standard environment.
• •    Proactively reduce working capital by reducing all spirits holding days.

*    Management of Apple Juice Plant (Operations, Planning, Procurement)

• The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:
  •    A relevant BSc degree, Engineering or equivalent qualification.
  •    A minimum of 5 years cellar experience and knowledge within the operations / production environment with operating in a senior management/Leadership team.
• •    Display in-depth knowledge of bulk planning methods and procedures.
  •    Display a high level of energy to persist with tasks.
  •    Ability to plan tasks and allocate time to prioritise and building in contingencies for the department.
  •    Ability to organise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates.
  •    World Class Manufacturing best practices & TPM knowledge and implementation experience
  •    People management and leadership skills.
  •    Driven to provide efficient and quality standard of service to customers.
  •    Proven computer literacy in SAP & MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) on advanced level.
  •    The successful candidate must be high in innovative thinking, troubleshooting and have ability to provide creative solutions to `business, site and departmental challenges