Summary
Date Posted: Tuesday, September 12 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
B JOB DESCRIPTION

B1 Overall purpose of the job.
Duties and Responsibilities
General Management & Responsibilities:
• Management of all operations within Blending, Distillation and Cask Maturation.
• Oversee water treatment process and ensure water specifications are attained prior to blending.
• Work with the Quality Team in new product development/ innovations.
• Evaluate manufacturing equipment for safety, calibrations and functionality.
• Ensure calibration and maintenance of blending/ distillation equipment to ensure equipment is in good working condition.
• Ensure that all required raw materials/ ingredients materials and consumables are present when required.
• Manage stock control transactions with warehouse team.
• Must be effective in Blending process management which includes but is not limited to; making efficient tank transfers to accommodate tank space and placing raw material orders in a scheduled manner
• Ensure people and resources are applied in an efficient and effective manner to meet delivery requirements whilst achieving quality and safety standards.
• Ensure high standards of housekeeping and 5S are always maintained within the department, with sustainable solutions rolled across the department.
• Prepare for and monitor product changeovers and blending efficiencies.
• Develop and improve SOPs for all blending, distillation and cask management activities.
• Ensure that team members are trained and follow defined manufacturing procedures.
• Ensure that records are maintained for all processes in blending/ distillation/ cask maturation.
• Complete all relevant documentation associated with the execution of the blending/ distillation(s) being performed.
• Ensure achievement of blending production throughput against defined KPI targets: o Safety – 0 Accidents, 0 Lost Time Injuries
• Quality – 100% Compliance to Blend Specifications, 0 Non-conformances o Blending – 95% Blending Efficiency
• Ensure that the escalation procedure for all breakdowns, safety or quality concerns are followed.
• Own and drive our culture of “Right First Time and On Time”.
• Ensure that non-conforming liquid or ingredients are clearly identified and segregated.
• Perform structured root cause analysis, carry out incident, accident and non-conformity investigations with associated reporting and action closure.
• Conduct risk assessments of processes and tasks in the department.
• Monitor, review, and improve manufacturing and quality related activities and drive investigations, corrective and preventative actions.
• Proactively seek opportunities to drive improvement throughout blending/ distillation in support of department and site productivity targets to better improve customer service.
• Perform duties in such a way as to build an optimum cost-benefit ratio.
• Relentlessly seeks, shares and adopts ideas and best practices in and outside the Company and embraces change introduced by others.
• People Management
• Coach team members in the correct execution of their tasks (operational and technical).
• Communicate team goals and regularly review to ensure team alignment.
• Coordinate the activities of personnel to assure production schedules are met.
• Ensure that team members understand and adhere to the operational/ quality/ process standards, work instructions, maintenance schedules and performance targets.
• Coach and support team members in using the correct problem-solving techniques (such as 5Why, fish bone, One Point Lesson (OPL’s) etc.) to solve situational problems.
• Responsible for ensuring a flexible, trained and agile team is fully in place by ensuring that all staff are proficient to support business demand.
• Monitor time and attendance and ensure compliance with company procedures.
• Motivate workers to enhance production quantity and at the same time maintain high work standards
• Consistently promote high standards through personal example and roll out through the team so that each member of the team understands the standards and behaviors expected of them.
• Communicate Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) from the business so that each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables.
• Provide support and input to continuous improvement activities within the team.
• Relationship Management
• Work with the Warehouse Planning Team and Production Team to create and update the production schedule.
• Build strong networks across all functions including Quality, Production, Engineering, Warehouse and Planning to ensure the goals and performance of the department meets the business demands.
• Build and maintain relationships that motivate, guide, and/or reinforce the breakthrough performance of others toward goal accomplishments.
• Effectively communicate information to the Plant Manager and fellow personnel, relative to the condition of the facility equipment and personnel performance.
• Compliance
• Ensure compliance of all blends and distillates to quality specifications and food safety requirements.
• Support the Bottling Plant in meeting regulatory obligations required by government bodies, including compliance with environmental, workplace safety, and food hygiene/ safety regulations.
• Support all safety, quality and food safety audits and responsible for closure of any corrective action items raised in area.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities
• Demonstrated ability to consistently and independently follow policies and procedures, instructions, and to meet project timelines.
• Knowledgeable of blending equipment which includes but is not limited to; tanks, automatic/volumetric gauges, hoses, pumps, filter presses, and pressure gauges.
• Excellent attention to detail - Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks.
• Ability to understand and calculate at a higher-level math (algebraic formulations) ➢ Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
• Ability to manage a wide variety of activities at the same time (multi-tasking).
• Understanding of process control and performance measurements.
• Proven ability to apply structured problem-solving methodology to understand root cause and implement solutions.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively relate with team members and the management.
• Planning/ Presentation/Organizational skills.
• Good industrial relations skills.
• Thorough knowledge in local and international legislation and standards relevant to the Bottling Plant.
• Knowledge of World Class Manufacturing/ Lean Manufacturing standards.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to support daily operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing SAP applications.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001 for Quality, HACCP- ISO 22000 for food safety, ISO 14001 for Environment & OHSAS – ISO 18001 Health and Safety standards including any other management systems that may apply.
• Ability to lead by example, gain respect from team and communicate with clarity whilst demonstrating excellence in approach to work and people activities.
• Role model of high-performance coaching skills and people management.

Education and Experience
• University Degree in Chemistry, or Chemical Engineering, or Science related desired.
• Minimum 7-10 years' experience blending product formulation, distillation and processing.
• 3-5 years in Management Supervision
• Experience of assisting and developing (multi-skilled) people.
• Proficient in business computer software such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Office and SAP.

Physical Requirements
• Work is performed while standing, sitting and/or walking.
• Requires the ability to communicate effectively using speech, vision and hearing.
• Requires the use of hands for simple grasping and fine manipulations.
• Requires bending, squatting, crawling, climbing, reaching.
• Requires the ability to lift, carry, push or pull medium weights, up to 50kg.
• Requires activities involving being around moving machinery, exposure to marked changes in temperature and humidity, and exposure to dust, fumes and gases.
• A flexible approach to working hours may be required to suit production demands or to meet critical deadlines.
• Shift work may be required based on production demands.



Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 84

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

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