Open Roles at KWV

REF: GW1406

Purpose: 

• The incumbent is required to perform manual bottle packing, partition inserting, light inspection and general ad hoc functions. These positions are based at production lines A and F.

Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• 2-3 years’ experience in a production environment

• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime if and when required.

Knowledge required:

• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP in a production environment
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Process
• Understanding Quality in a production environment
• Basic knowledge of process control systems and standards

Skills required:

• Basic numerical and technical skills
• Administration skills
• Good communication skills (English & Afrikaans)
• Able to work individually and in a team
• Problem identification
• High attention to detail
• Target driven and focused on continuous improvements

Job summary:

• Implement good housekeeping, hygiene and safety practices
• Assist machine operator with cleaning and first line maintenance tasks
• Assist with ad hoc duties as and when required
• Meet all requirements within set timeframes as per production schedule
• Consistently comply with workplace standards and practices
• Ensuring all procedures are followed regarding process control
• To pay close attention to the condition of incoming materials and outgoing finished products.

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REF: TLP0619 

Purpose: 

To manage the operations of the production function so as to ensure products are manufactured correctly, cost effectively, on time and in full and in accordance with the quality standards, whilst maximizing plant efficiencies and adhering to systemic processes while ensuring that team members in Packaging are equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills, and are sufficiently supported to utilize the facility and resources effectively. Manage material usage and yields, manpower utilization and maintain alignment with set goals and expectations.

Minimum Requirements:

• Grade 12
• Relevant technical experience in a bottling plant
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in a FMCG production environment
• Minimum of 3 years’ proven experience in leading and managing a production team
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime and over weekends when operationally required
• Own reliable transport

Skills Required:

• Strong leadership potential and proven leadership skills (Managing self and others, Leadership principles, MDWT)
• Good communicator, with effective team-related skills
• Attention to detail
• Initiative and self-managing
• Analytical problem solver
• Basic computer, numerical and technical skills
• Administration skills
• WCM principles and CI strategies
• Experience in Food Safety and Quality
• Technical ability to do first line maintenance and basic problem solving.
• Good communication skills (English & Afrikaans)
• Able to work individually and in a team
• Problem  identification
• Attention to detail
• Self-driven
• Hard working
• Fast learner
• Good work ethic

 Job Summary:

• Knowledge and understanding of HACCP in a production environment
• Maintain Safe, Healthy and a Risk-Free Environment on Shift
• Apply Fundamental/Situational Knowledge of packaging Equipment and Processes
• Manage Shift Performance
• Optimize production team performance and processes
• Perform Administrative tasks.
• Manage Costs, Usages and Waste on Shift
• Facilitate team problem solving and decision making
• Manage Human Resources on Shift
• Good understanding of Manufacturing Process
• Understanding of Quality in a production environment
• Product handling knowledge

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REF: WM0621

Purpose: 

The Winemaker is jointly responsible for the winemaking process with responsibilities agreed and assigned in conjunction with the Senior Winemaker. The incumbent is jointly responsible to maintain and manage the assets and stock within the Wine Cellars Department to ensure optimal utilisation of the facility. The incumbent is responsible for and will continually strive to ensure that only food safe, quality products and services that meet all applicable standards and requirements (legal, regulatory and client), are supplied with integrity.

Minimum Requirements:

• Tertiary qualification in Viticulture and Oenology
• 5 years’ experience in winemaking
• Computer skills ( Previous exposure to SAP would be advantageous)
• 5 years’ experience in managing a winemaking process
• Experience in winemaking and sales
• Technical knowledge of winemaking and machinery
• Knowledge of different quality systems (HACCP, BRC, IPW, Wieta, ISO)

Skills Required:

• Detailed oriented
• Excellent communication skills at various levels
• Ability to work cross-functionally
• Excellent problem solving abilities
• Pro-active mindset and self-starter
• Ability to operate independently

Job Summary:

• Ensure collaboration with the planning department to align procurement and volumes to production forecast
• Ensure the right quality, price and volumes/quantity grapes and wine are purchased in line with the forecast and produce according to style and brand
• Monitor the quality of the cultivation practices as well as the quality and ripeness of grapes in collaboration with the viticulturists to ensure the highest yield /ton and best quality of products.
• Compile harvest programme with regards to cellar capacity vs intake in collaboration with viticulturist and chief winemaker
• Ensure effective grape and wine in take process by optimal utilisation of capacity
• Determine wine styles in collaboration with Chief Winemaker.
• Adhere to expectations of market and ensure realisation of marketing and sales strategy.
• Manage winemaking practices and intrinsic quality of wine to ensure alignment to quality, style, volume and price point these include grape/wine intake, fermentation management, maturation, blending, stabilisation and final wine preparation for bottling.
• Ensure implementation of relevant food and H&S safety standards.
• Ensure implementation of audit findings
• Ensure you are up to date with trends, technologies and research regarding wine production by engaging with relevant suppliers, authorities and industry bodies.
• Adhere to annual OPEX and CAPEX budgets for respective business units and report on expenditure in collaboration with finance.
• Report risks based on bulk volumes available compared to forecast.
• Implement the regrade process and ensure wine application and allocation is adhered to.
• Recruit and select direct reports Implement training and development initiatives and align to succession or individual development plans. Reprimand and discipline direct reports
• Support Sales and Marketing Departments by attending and presenting wine tastings, wine forums and discussions.
• Represent the company on cellar and wine shows/exhibitions.