Active Job Vacancies at The South African Breweries (SAB)

Job Purpose

The key purpose of this role is to co-ordinate the receiving, issuing, counting and storage of all Raw Materials & M&P Sundries, whilst managing and optimising resources (equipment and people).

Key roles and responsibilities:

Raw Material Quality Management​

• Raw material quality standards are adhered to as per VPO requirements​
• Raw material sampling and batch recording to ensure traceability of all raw materials
• Raw material Inventory accurately blocked in SAP with physical blocking mechanism in place as per VPO standards for quality related & obsolescence stock​
• Ensure stock stored correctly and compliance to the freshness and rotation policy (FEFO) as per VPO standards​

Raw Materials Leadership

• Lead through VPO and support all VPO Pillar requirements.
• Ensure sufficient human resources availability according to raw material delivery plan.
• Ensure all VPO procedures and systems are adhered to.
• Ensure internal customers are supplied with their raw material requirements in terms of supporting the daily packaging plan.
• Efficient handling and storage of stock, stock rotation according to FEFO, utilization of storage facilities.
• Ensure and promote a safe and healthy work environment and ensure effective housekeeping / 5S.
• Highlight deviations to Service level Agreements with suppliers and internal customers.
• Maintain plant and equipment (scales, forklifts, hoists, harnesses, etc.).
• GRIR / VIM Query Management.
• Manage and track KPI’s, PI’s.
• Ensure Lines balanced every maintenance and EOB
• Ensure ATCT targets are met
• Ensure SPP regarding defect material are reported by lines to quality department
• Ensure all GRN’s are done correctly timeously

Raw Materials Inventory Management:

• Independent inventory counts conducted on all raw material Inventory reconciled to SAP inventory.
• Inventory count difference identified, investigated, resolved & reported. Un-resolved inventory count differences escalated to DPR/RMSM/PPM with commentary & action plans.​
• All physical movements of raw material stock transacted in SAP accurately, ​and records kept of all stock batches for traceability.
• Management of MES stock receipts updated real time.
• Adherence to storage and stacking policies and procedures.
• ICE stock count pack compliance.
• Daily walkabouts are adhered

Profile:

• Ideally National Diploma in Finance, Commercial, Supply Chain, Logistics or relevant studies ​
• 2-3 years’ experience in a Stock Control environment​
• Knowledge of Stock Control Processes ​
• Knowledge of Brewery processes beneficial
• FLT license an advantage
• MS Office & SAP proficiency
• Attention to detail​
• Problem solving ability

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Job Purpose

The Key Purpose of this role is to lead and implement revenue management strategies and activities for BU South.

Key Roles and Responsibilities:

Management of BU South commercial discounting package:

• 1YP discounting strategy and budget setting at national, region, district and commercial function level
• Responsible for discounts tracking, monitoring and delivery vs plan
• Key stakeholder management to ensure alignment to discounting plan and adherence to policy

BU South pricing master data management and governance:

• Uploading and checking of SAP pricing master data for new and existing SKUs
• Internal and external price table maintenance and upkeep including trade communication of price changes and/or discontinuations

Liquor market price tracking:

• Responsible for SAB and competitor price tracking and reporting
• Maintaining repository of competitor price insights and analysis

Manage Business Routines:

Daily:

• Price and sales tracking & monitoring vs plan
• Sales volume and mix tracking & monitoring vs plan
• Analysis into key commercial performance indicators to ensure delivery of monthly sales volume and mix

Weekly:

• Discounts tracking & monitoring vs commitment
• Discounts transactional data interrogation and mapping

Monthly:

• Generation and execution of gap closing initiatives to ensure achievement of BU sales volume, portfolio mix and discounts
• Liquor market price ladder updates
• Discount target setting and business alignment
• Discounting controls and governance reporting
• Discounting insights, analysis and trend analysis

Key Attributes & Competencies:

• Attention to detail
• Stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate with clarity
• High energy levels
• Results focused
• Action oriented

Minimum Requirements:

• Relevant Commercial qualification
• 5years + relevant experience
• Experience within FMCG environment

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Job Purpose:

To continuously drive BU South Logistics costs to an optimal level through:

Coordinate in a challenging fashion (“open and close the gap”) the Financial Planning and Performance activities, 3YP Annual Budget Monthly Actuals reporting, Monthly Actuals analysis and review. Monthly  Full Year Forecast outlook (LE) including R&O Management, KPI Management, Champions Management, Escalations Management, Capex Management Footprint Internal and External benchmarking,  Proactively provide relevant business analysis, insights and recommendations on time to guarantee fast and precise business decision taking

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Define and Lead the process for BU South Logistics organization
• Communicate annual plan calendar, milestones and PIs to Logistics organization
• Monitor annual plan calendar implementation on a weekly basis together with PPM/BBP/NoCC and other functions on a need basis
• Define departmental targets to deliver on 3YP, Zone or Global targets
• Partner with Zone Procurement organization and GPO on estimating properly all price escalations as well as on identifying and quantifying Procurement Initiatives
• Provide the facts and figures for all relevant budget calculations
• Ensure all initiatives are properly embedded in the budget, while avoiding double counting Prepare management review presentations for BU South, respecting Zone  guidelines, templates and timelines
• Ensure final budget is properly uploaded in all relevant tools (Cognos, SCFD, ZBB, TM1, SAP)Partner with BBP/PPM Commercial organization on identifying cost impact on  Commercial initiatives
• Provide correct bottom-up VLC standards and actuals for MACO reporting
• Responsible for actuals reporting in line with Control guidelines
• Assist the Price and Performance PPM with CTRM inputs (Commodity tracking & risk management) for transactional FX and commodity exposures within VLC. Accurately  report on price & Performance on a monthly basis Coordinate the actuals reporting process together with Zone Logistics PPM team, BBP and NoCC
• Do control checks, review and adjust actuals if needed in alignment with control
• Provide early view on actuals of the month
• Provide actuals review and analysis during monthly deep dive meetings
• Deep dive in all new variance drivers, find root cause and work with the operations on identifying adequate gap closing action plans
• Prepare month results T&M with BU South Logistics Director
• Partner with BBP/PPM Commercial organization on identifying cost impact on Commercial initiatives
• Monthly Full Year Forecast outlook (LE)Prepare Full Year Forecast outlook (LE) for the BU South logistics department, for financial and operational KPIs
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve results
• Identify risks, respective route causes and identify gap closing action plans
• Consolidate and report LE to the Zone Logistics PPM team
• Prepare monthly Deep Dive and T&M decks, respecting Zone guidelines, templates and timelines
• Ensure the monthly LE is embedded in the regional LE submissions and balances back to BU submission
• Work closely with BBP to understand any plugs in the LE and ensure these are highlighted to relative teams and plans are put in place to address

Profile:

• Relevant 3-year university degree in i.e., accounting, business, economics, engineering or similar
• MBA / CIMA / CA (SA)would be advantageous
• 3+ years of experience in finance in a manufacturing environment
• Experience Product Costing
• Knowledge of Financial Reporting
• Knowledge of general accounting and consolidation practices
• Project management, problem assessment and solving skills
• Working in an ERP environment
• Working in a process-oriented organization
• Technical Competencies:
• Computer skills (MS Office: Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Good knowledge of consolidation & reporting tools (Cognos, TM1, BI)
• Knowledge of ERP Systems SAP R/3 Module FI/CO, SAP BW

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Job Purpose:

• The key purpose of this role is to operate the process area according to work instructions, execute non-destructive quality checks and carrying out of routine maintenance.

Key roles and responsibilities:

Operating and Process Control

• Operating the process area according to the work instructions and adhering to usage standards
• Carrying out the required quality checks as described in the quality control and analysis work practice
• Recording waste on the appropriate documentation or information systems, and reviewing waste trends to identify problems or opportunities timeously
• Constantly reviewing process performance against target, and completing all short interval control documentation
• Responding rapidly to upstream or downstream triggers that result in stoppages
• Appropriate problem-solving approaches, as detailed in the problem-solving work practice must be followed
• Performing housekeeping tasks, applying 5s principles and following safe work practices
• Unsafe work practices must be identified and corrected
• Assisting fellow team members in the execution of their tasks

Problem Solving

• When problems occur, applying the appropriate techniques(e.g. 5y, quick fix routines etc.) the identify and correct the problem
• Where the process artisan is unable to resolve the problem, involve fellow team members or escalate to the team leader if necessary
• Where problems have been resolved, verify that the problems have been eliminated

Maintenance of Plant and Equipment

• Carry out in depth cleaning, lubrication and inspection of machines according to the work instructions, and following the schedules supplied by the maintenance planner
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities according to the maintenance schedule
• Where routine maintenance reveals larger problems, and the process artisan is unable to resolve these, it must be escalated to the team leader
• Taking part in maintenance and cleaning days
• This work must be executed in support of the maintenance support team and in accordance with the schedule issued by the maintenance planner
• Taking part in maintenance post-mortems
• This must be done in support of maintenance specialist support
• Monitoring trends when conducting routine maintenance
• Where trends indicate the existence of underlying problems, corrective action must be Quality Control and Analyses taken
• This corrective action may involve the SBU, the maintenance controller or maintenance support
• When operating, the process artisan must carry out the non-destructive quality checks and analyses
• The list of checks to be carried out are contained in the work instructions
• Recording the results of quality checks on the relevant documentation or information system
• Where production does not meet quality standards the process artisan must try to identify and resolve problems using the appropriate techniques
• If they are unable to resolve the problem themselves, it must be escalated to the team leader for further direction

Communication

• Actively participating in shift meetings, asking questions to test understanding and contributing suggestions
• Making use of the gap list to record issues, problems and improvement opportunities
• Fully understanding the team goals and participating in team goal review sessions
• Where FFA's have been initiated, the process artisan may be asked to participate
• Making use of relevant communication media (e. shift logbook) to stay informed and inform others of issues

Profile:

• Trade test qualification as a Millwright
• Minimum N4 Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

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Job Purpose

The key purpose of this role is to implement consumer innovation (CIF), TIF and Champions projects across the zone as well as implementing packaging processes and technologies to optimize performance across the zone

Key Roles and responsibilities:

• Co-ordinate, plan and implement packaging consumer innovation projects (CIF) aligned with the gloabal CQV process including transport trials and stacking trials
• Provide technical expertise on packaging materials, process and packaging equipment
• Provide deep technical expertise for technical initiatives in packaging categories (i.e.: metals, glass, etc)
• Regional interface management and execution
• Identify new packaging VE savings (VA day, scouting process, fairs, champions program, benchmark)
• Execute Value Engineering Projects to deliver bottom-line savings
• Generate packaging reduction contrubuting to better world goal
• Developing and updating of material and process standards, production scheduling, trial protocols, quality plans, new artwork, EQMS, and SAP/Acadia
• Effectively engage external parties such as Marketing, Legal, GiTec, Global & Zone
• Cross functional team support
• Interface between Zitec packaging and ZBQ for requirements (Akitec’s, PU Probes, Software and Label gauges) CIF- Innovation and Global Brand Projects
• Co-ordinate, plan and implement solutions for commercial brand teams across the zone
• Develop technical brief and detailed technical scope for Packaging Innovations
• Perform Risk assessments in accordance with Global Packaging Commissioning, Qualification and Validation Protocols (CQV) and build project timelines aligned to this
• Engage Procurement and Suppliers/OEM’s for Material and Equipment Cost and develop project budget for Packaging Scope
• Lead the technical delivery of Packaging Innovations end to end including artwork for all substrates and trials at breweries as re qui red
• Develop Standards for new materials, equipment and processes
• Give input into the updating of SAP and Quality management systems such as LIMs and EQMS
• Align through out with ZBS Packaging coordinators/specialists for smooth integration ad hand over to operations TIF –Value Engineering Projects
• Give input to-and Develop Value Engineering Opportunities for Packaging Operations and Materials across the Zone
• Deliver 1YP and 3YP value for selected substrate inclusive of scoping, engaging stake holders in Procurement, BOP’s and at Brewery Level
• Participate in Scouting and Champions work shops Substrate specialists support Substrate specialists support
• Develop and maintain deep substrate knowledge of selected field through regular interaction with Suppliers, SPOC’s in other Zones and Specialists in Global Packaging Innovation and Technology
• Support ZTD team members, ZBS and Vertical Ops with deep specialists knowledge on substrates Reporting to
• Zone Packaging and Dispense Development Manager Reporting to
• Zone Packaging and Dispense Development Manager
• Geographic scope of accountability is ABInBev’s Africa business spanning 14 countries, 2 global brands, multiple zone focus brands, and in excess of 50 brands across the continent

Profile:

• Tertiary Qualification in Engineering, Sciences, or Quality
• A professional individual with good written and verbal capabilities and ability to engage from Shop Floor to EBM 1 level
• Proven track record of delivery on complex projects within the FMCG/Packaging environment
• Strong interpersonal & people skills to deal with all levels of stakeholders internal and external
• Organizing , planning & controlling
• A passion for sharing and promoting organizational learning & knowledge management
• Efficient networker between departments, Zones & Global partners
• 5 + years brewery operations management experience in a large or complex manufacturing facility
• 5 + years experience in FMCG packaging as a substrate specialist and or innovation specialist
• Project Management qualification & experience would be an advantage
• A checked out Engineering, Packaging or Quality Trainee with good supply process knowledge would be an advantage

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Job Purpose

The key purpose of this role is to manage shift to efficiently execute both T1 & T2 load plans to satisfy internal and external Customer service levels.

Key roles and responsibilities:
Inventory Counts

• Physically perform and lead the morning inventory count process.
• Identify the root cause of inventory count variances and put action plans in place through problem solving tools to improve the Inventory Accuracy KPI
• Reduce Supply Chain Overheads through the utilization of problem solving tools.
• Create and manage warehouse management tools to ensure FEFO.
• Track and trend Inventory Accuracy.
• Ensure movement of materials reflects in the SAP system at all times

Layout Implementation

• Ensure adherence to the layout in line of certain warehouse activities e.g. Empties zone; Refusal zone; Order Picking zone; Repack zone; Finished Goods zone

Improve Quality Standards

• Manage, track and trend 1. warehouse cleanliness, 2. pest control schedule adherence, 3. cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, 4. daily temperature control and 5. product exposure
• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Global Warehouse GOP
• Implement and adhere to a Location-Based Inventory System to identify stored product
• Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non conforming inventory
• Product quality induction programme conducted
• Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity

Picking Standards

• Adhere to a standardized picking process and ensure compliance through management routines to ensure a safe and productive process
• Track, trend and manage picking accuracy and productivity through management tools
• Productivity & Capacity Managed
• Ensure 75% Compliance to the Warehouse Labour Productivity GOP to improve the KPI
• Allocate and assign labour activities utilizing the SKAP tool

Warehouse Management

• Implement, track, trend and improve 5S results
• Support the design of the management cycle e.g. Business Descriptions, SLA's, Process Maps, Indicators and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees
• Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines and tools and ensure understanding by all warehouse employees (LnA)
• Team rooms managed and updated through routine meetings to solve problems and drive performance
• Develop and maintain SCL routines and track adherence thereof
• Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI's
• Cascade KPI's and PI's to individual warehouse employee level, calenderize the KPI/PI achievements and monitor individual target

Safe Warehouse Practices

• Ensure & maintain a safe warehouse operation driving awareness and compliance to all the relevant safety blocks

Loading and Unloading activities

• Track and measure the PI of the loading/unloading bay allocation tool with action plans to improve productivity
• Track, trend and manage related KPI's/PI's e.g. TCT, bay time utilization, Hl/man Hour

Profile:

• 3 year relevant diploma/degree
• 2+ years Warehouse and or logistics experience
• Highly level computer user (MS Office, Oasis, Handheld devices)
• SAP proficient
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Superior planning ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management practices
• Strong achievement orientation
• Ability to adapt to and implement change effectively
• Excellent coaching capabilit

Reporting structure:

• Direct reports (solid line): Site dependents
• Dotted line reports: Site Dependent

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Job Description 

The key purpose of this role is to manage, lead and support the Quality Assurance team and to support internal customers (Plant Management - S&D, and Manufacturing and Innovation/marketing) so that product quality and integrity are maintained across the value stream and business is conducted in an environmentally friendly and safe manner.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Maintain safe, healthy and risk-
• free working environment
• Implement safety, health/environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards
• Manage Human Resources
• Develop employees
• Ensure a positive employee relations climate
• Manage and apply personnel practices
• Quality control governance for the brewery
• Standards are in place and well understood
• Training is done against the specified methods
• Verification of the execution of the procedures to ensure that they comply with the standards
• Ensure that equipment is calibrated and is functioning as per original standard
• Highlight of any deviations to the Brewing manager, Packaging manager and Plant manager for action and stopping of the process when necessary
• Manage quality control environment
• Conform to value chain requirements
• Manage QC administration
• Optimise the availability of measuring equipment
• Maintain and control consumable stock levels
• Optimise quality control management system
• Optimise team performance
• Facilitate effective team dynamics
• Maintain performance management system
• Communicate effectively in the workplace
• Lead Quality strategy as per VPO
• Improve quality compliance and management on site and reduce reputational risks for the site
• Achieve VPO targets and Quality KPI and PI targets for the site

Minimum Requirements:

Education:

• Min – Bachelor of Science in Chemistry, Biochemistry and Microbiology or 4 year equivalent training
• Min – 3-6 months on the job training, Ideal – 6-9 months on the job training

Experience:

• 2-3 Years in Laboratory, Brewing or Packaging operation
• Understanding of process control within a brewing and packaging process environment
• Assertive and analytical
• Proactive and proven leadership ability
• Good understanding of the principles and practices of Manufacturing Excellence
• Knowledge of Core Laboratory practices
• Communication / interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels
• Conceptual thinker. Analytical. High level of numeracy
• Conducts audits, interprets results and disseminates information to ensure operational efficiently
• Sets and manages department costs within budget constrains and ensures safety standards are adhered to
• Develops Quality procedures and systems for approval and subsequent implementation.
• Develops and manages the Supplier Partnership Programme
• Provides leadership in the area of the application of quality principles and techniques across the value chain