Brewing Area Manager

time left to apply End Date: April 15, 2025 (7 hours left to apply)
job requisition id 30080353
Dreaming big is in our DNA.
It's who we are as a company.
It's our culture.
It's our heritage.
And more than ever, it's our future.
A future where we're always looking forward.
Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments.
A future where we keep dreaming bigger.
We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential.
The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable.
Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? The Key Purpose of this role as a Brewing expert is to lead and manage area teams to deliver sound operational and technical practices in the brewing department underpinned by prescribed VPO practices.
The Brewing Area Manager is required to meet the required production plan, adhering to the principles of all VPO pillars.
The role is required to maintain a high level of control against the budgeted KPI's as well as the variable and fixed costs controllable within the team.
Key Roles and Responsibilities: Promote beer brewing quality excellence in the value chainCommunicate brewing process and product quality information / standardsEffectively communicate changes in the brewing process or standardsProvide leadership to ensure commitment to product quality in the brewing departmentApply brewing sub department quality systems in the workplaceProvide Brewing process expertise (Technical depth) and Lead problem solving processesAssess brewing technical requirements and decisions where requiredSupport implementation of recommendationsSupport implementation of process and product optimisation including CAPin and VA projects and trialsAudit area standards (quality, process and work-practices) to ensure effective management of the areaSupport all 7 pillars standards in the workplace relating to VPOFacilitate team problem solving and decision makingApply problem solving and decision-making techniques and principlesInteract with brewing management and operations teams to ensure appropriate people are involved in problem solving sessionsManage Health, Safety & RiskManage occupational health, safety and risk for the area teamsManage ProductivityControl fixed and variable costsMinimize wasteManage the brewing processEnsure conformance to brewing area production plansEnsure conformance to brewing area specifications and standardsEnsure maintenance integrity in brewing areaEnsure effective cost management on fixed and variable costs including by-productsOptimise process availability to achieve delivery and reliability targetsSupport production and process optimisation including trials, VA and CAPEX projectsEnsure adherence to environmental standards by area teamsEnsure adherence to quality standards by area teamsSystem expertiseEnsure adequate adherence and compliance to system processes as prescribed by MES, PTS, eQMS, PaQT and all other prescribed elements of technology for beer production through the brewing departmentManagement of PeopleApply performance management principles for employees (production teams)Apply self-performance management principlesDevelop employees for current role and future roles to ensure proper pipelineEnsure a healthy industrial relations climateManage and apply personnel practicesProvide effective leadershipEnsure employees are trained on technical and VPO standardsDrive the high performance levels of autonomous teams without shift supervisionKey Attributes and Competencies: Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in a brewery (financial, operational, people)Brewing technical expertiseA good performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining qualityBSc Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical EngineeringCompleted brewing traineeshipIBD Papers 1,2&3 completed and passedAt least 2 years production experience, of which 1 year operating at a management level within BrewingMaster Brewer IBD qualification obtained - Studying towards MB QualificationAP modules: WhiteBelt certification would be highly advantageousAdditional information: BAND: VISAB/AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in line with SAB/AB InBev employment equity plan and talent requirements.
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Management reserves the right to use additional/ relevant information as criteria for short-listing.
About UsThe South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going.
At SAB it's always about more than the beer.
We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward.
Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption.
SAB is one of South Africa's admired companies and corporate brands.
The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy 'from seed to sip' of over 250000 jobs.
Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish.

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