Fresh Jobs at The South African Breweries (SAB)

The key purpose of this role is the full responsibility for planning, reporting and control cycle of Supply budgets (VIC, FIC, ZBB, CAPEX, People, Internal Control) on a monthly, quarterly and year end base for the plant.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Annual Plan / Budget​

• Adhere to all deadlines, milestones and submission requirements to the Zone Supply PPM team ​
• Review all budget calculations for OPC’s/BOMs and own the end to end process ​
• Lead the ZBB budget process for the plant and ensure all guidelines, templates and timelines are adhered to ​
• Support on the completion of the CAPEX budget as required​
• Lead the headcount and paycost planning process for the plant​
• Ensure all champions initiatives are properly embedded in the budget while avoiding double counting​
• Prepare management review presentations for Zone, respecting guidelines, templates and timelines ​
• Ensure final budget is properly uploaded in all relevant tools (COGNOS, SCFD, SAP, TM1)​
• Provide correct bottom up VIC standards and actuals for MACO reporting​

Monthly Process (reporting/analysis/review/LE)​

• Responsible for the preparation of a full year forecast outlook (LE) for the plant ​
• Identify opportunities to continuously improve results​
• Identify risks, respective route causes and identify gap closing action plans ​
• Consolidate and report LE on a monthly basis to the Zone Supply PPM team​
• Review of new PCE’s/BOMs on a monthly basis as and when required​
• Review of the plant P&L and validation that the results reported are accurate and there is no material misstatement ​
• Review of headcount & paycost reporting on a monthly basis​
• Leads the completion and presentation of the monthly plant T&M deck with the Plant Manager​
• Monitors coherence between Budget, CAPEX and ZBB Performance of the Plant​
• Responsible for monthly and year end closing activities in supply (esp.. validation of accruals)​
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results in line with approved policies & procedures​
• Manage Relationship with Network of Capability Centre (NoCC) for outsourced activities​
• Tracks performance targets for the Brewery Operations to reach World Class Excellence Operational efficiency. (e.g. TEL calculation, by product income tracking, packaging & brewing beer loss etc)​
• Assess Operational efficiency Supply, identify initiatives and lead actions plan to optimize the Supply performance and to close the gaps towards 3YP, Budget, LE, Global Benchmarking.​
• Executes Management Reporting for the plant to enable best-in-class operational performance management ​
• Review of fixed asset management​
• Ensure effective tax compliance

Ad Hoc​

• Define recommendations to support Senior Management decisions.​
• Manage projects as required; participate in ad hoc projects​
• Challenge and monitor capacity utilization and footprint strategy where applicable​
• Perform detailed analyses to determine cost opportunities at a plant level and participates actively in zone benchmarking activities. ​
• Perform strategic studies to streamline the business.​
• Ensure the application of coherent definitions and reporting requirements.​
• Mediate on behalf of Supply PPM on performance (P&L) issues/ conflicts across functions.​
• SPOC for the Supply function towards Plant.​
• Maintain an effective financial control environment at the plant, this includes but is not limited to ensuring that the following activities take place:​
• Fixed asset verification ​
• Inventory control effectiveness​
• Stock counts​
• Excise return reviews​
• Decant compliance​
• Facilitate SARS audits​

Key attributes and competencies:

• Working in a multi-cultural environment ​
• High level of service mindset ​
• Coordination skills​
• High sense for accuracy​
• Communicative, team oriented and open for change​
• Ability to work in a well organized, accurate and reliable manner​
• Basic business sense​
• Excellent analytical and reporting skills & problem solver​
• Used to working with deadlines​
• Highly results focused​
• Leads by example, and lives the company’s values​
• Presentation skills ​
• Able to work on own initiative and prioritize workload effectively

Profile:

Education:

• Relevant 3 year university degree in i.e. in accounting, business, economics, engineering or similar 
• MBA / CIMA / CA (SA)  would be advantageous

Experience:

• 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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The key purpose of this role is to performs activities related to inspection and coding optimization and apply VPO principles. The Inspection and Coding Specialist must ensure a safe and healthy working environment and supports the installations of process control relevant electrical systems, as well as to maintain, calibrate, repair equipment, optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
• Comply with safety, health and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain safety and housekeeping standards Maintain, calibrate, repair equipment and optimize plant and associated devices
• Locate plant, equipment, spares and relevant documentation / systems
• Plan and prepare the job
• Carry out repairs/maintenance
• Continuously improve (optimize) plant, process equipment and systems
• Operate plant and process equipment
• Calibrate instruments Work in Teams
• Communicate effectively in teams
• Contribute to self and team development Apply the VPO principles and practices
• All work is carried out using the VPO principles

Profile

• Min – Electrical or Instrumentation
• Trade tested Millwright or electrician/ National Diploma Engineering
• Min – 3 - 6 months on the job training plus Vendor Maintenance
• 6 - 9 months on the job plus Siemens S7 PLC Training
• Routine electrical and instrumentation maintenance on similar. Brewing and E&F plants
• Comprehensive Packaging, Brewing and E&F plants equipment and process knowledge
• Analytical ability and attention to detail
• Display initiative and ability to interact and influence at all levels of the organization within a team environment and with suppliers
• Motivated self-starter with high energy levels
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Team player

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The key purpose of this role is to provide the plant with a comprehensive and professional Asset Management System. Ensuring compliance to Maintenance systems, standards and work practices to achieve targets set for the maintenance Pillar.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

•  Ensure compliance with Safety standards and guidelines and drive a safety culture to ensure safety in the work environment.
•  Maintenance Pillar Owner for the Plant.
• Use effective Loss and Waste analysis to identify gaps in the Plant Maintenance system vs VPO. Drive actions to close the gaps.
•  Monthly review of VPO gap closure and score. Quarterly review of VPO managed. Monthly and quarterly updates sent to Organize, impleme nt and execute VPO in Area.
•  Manage the Plant and Department indicators to achieve target.
• Achieve ZBB commitments for Department and ZBB Maintenance for Plant.
• Lead the ZBB Maintenance Budgeting process for the Plant.
•  Manage Engineering Stores inventory to optimize Working Capital.
•  Identify and develop VA initiatives for future VA commitments and drive and monitor current year committed VA initiatives.
•  Achieve VA and VIC commitments for the Plant and Department.
•  Manage Engineering Stores, Site Maintenance, Condition Monitoring, Control and Automation infrastructure.
•  Attend the Plant's routine meetings according to the MCRS and TOR's.
•  Interface with appropriate Local government authorities to ensure compliance to statutory policies and regulations for pressure vessels
•  Plan and execute the actions required to comply with the applicable, local, state and municipality laws.
• Ensure and assure suitable training capability exists (material and facilitators) suitable to cover Maintenance training needs.
•  Raise the training and development needs of your team and ensure their execution.
•  Manager the apprentice development program for the Plant.
•  Ensure targeted GOPS compliance % is achieved
•  Manage capex project portfolio and execution of projects vs. plan for the Plant.
•  Ensure the correct scoping of Plant Capex Projects for the Plant.
• Ensure a 3 year plan exists for Maintenance and replacement of C&A infrastructure due to obsolescence.
• Ensure a 3 year plan exists for Maintenance and replacement of Plant Equipment across Sites.
• Lead , coach and train team
• Ensure continuous improvement in engagement of people in the Plant.
• Manage 5S inside the department.
• Co-ordinate and assure Tracking and Monitoring Maintenance information to the Zone is correct and timeously submitted.

Profile:

•  BSc Engineering: Electrical or Mechanical
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Maintenance Management with deep expertise in asset management
• Experience of SAP maintenance System
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in managing people
• Managing people ability as well as ability to drive performance
• Good Influencing and communication skills
•  Ability to develop and control site maintenance budgets
•  Ability to implement appropriate HR processes to manage, motivate and
• develop
•  Facilitate Asset care forums for site
• Implement and evaluate condition based monitoring system
• Develop continuity capital business plan
• Ability to lead a team

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The key purpose of this role is to carry out specialized analysis in support of production teams, problem solving, continuous improvement initiatives and training.

SPECIALIST ANALYSIS

• Carry out specialized and highly specialized quality analyses and communicate results.
• Conduct analysis to identify problems and improvement opportunities.
• Assist the shift based teams in the execution of quality analysis, where required.
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the labs are responsible.

QUALITY AUDITING

• Conduct required and requested quality audits.
• Review quality analysis procedures of shift based teams, identifying problems or training needs.
• Conduct regular audits of calibration.
• Conduct audits of analytic procedures to ensure compliance with COT guidelines, and identifying corrective actions required.

PROBLEM SOLVING

• Support the shift based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and techniques.
• Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams on problem solving and correct use of problem solving techniques.
• Lead problem solving sessions, and where required facilitate FFA's ensuring completing of documentation and implementation of findings.
• Take part in regional and divisional MDT's where required.

TRAINING

• Support the shift based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis.
• Take part in the SKAP process, specifically in the assessment of quality analyses competence.
• Take part in the development of training material, specifically in quality analysis.
• Coach, mentor and assist shift based production teams quality analyses and correct use of analytical techniques.
• Carry out specialized analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Determine additional analytical work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
• Take part in regional and divisional process optimization initiatives as required.

Profile:

• Microbiology/Bio-Chemistry Diploma/degree, Biotechnology Diploma/degree, Food Technology Diploma/degree
• 2 Years experience in the Food Industry and in a micro laboratory environment is ideal Packaging and/or Brewing experience is preferable
• Knowledge of SAP PDM, Microsoft Office packages and LIMS will be an advantage
• May be called on to work overtime as required Demonstrate Good Lab Practices and adherence to housekeeping (5S), health and safety standards
• Live by the ABInBev principles to drive and ensure compliance to the Quality VPO pillar Ability to utilise computer programmes extensively
• Analytical ability
• Must be able to communicate effectively and appropriately (written & verbal) with all levels of the organization and work well within a team environment
• Positive attitude
• Mental alertness and display good judgement

Problem Solving Skills

• Attention to detail and working with precision and accuracy
• Strong ethic and discipline towards standard compliance
• Demonstrate sound interpersonal skills, including customers and supplier interaction
• Willing to take initiative and a strong bias for action

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The key purpose of this role is to load, unload and stack materials safely and efficiently while maintaining our governance and Customer service standards.

Key outputs and responsibilities:

Effective Fleet management

• Conduct pre-trip inspections prior to the start of each shift using the forklift inspection checklist.
• Ensure that the forklift is operated and maintained in optimal condition
• Ensure that fuel and fluids are at accepted operating levels

Adherence to the health, safety and environmental standards

• Department of Labour stacking exemptions complied with Site housekeeping standards maintained and adhered to
• Appropriate personal protective equipment used as designat

Effective stock quality management

• Warehouse stock age standards maintained by ensuring stock rotation principles applied
• Ensures quality control through checking packaging on warehouse floor and prior to loading
• Effective inventory management
• Maintain clear and effective communication with Inventory Manager, Controller and Supervisor
• Accurate checking, loading and unloading of vehicles
• Load Summary used to load correct quantities of split and full pallets
• Shipment status updated in SAP
• Accurate recording of returns done by site safety standards handheld device prior to unloading
• Participation in handover process before and after every shift
• Accurate daily stock count performed using handheld device
• Generate variance report in SAP and resolve discrepancies

Efficient loading and unloading of vehicles

• Maintain clear and effective communication with Logistics Coordinator / team members
• All documentation accurately and comprehensively completed
• Ensure production continuity (where applicable)
• Load empties and raw materials onto production lines whilst ensuring optimal productivity
• Remove and stack finished product from line to bin whilst ensuring optimal line productivity
• Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedure

Profile:

• Matric / Grade 12 or equivalent
• Valid forklift driver license
• Experience operating a double handler
• Computer literate
• SAP literacy advantageous
• Good interpersonal skills / builds good relationships
• Ability to work under pressure
•  Good verbal and communication skills
• Good self-management principles
• Ability to adapt to change effectively
• Lives the values of the organisation
• Good numerical ability