Minimum requirements for the role:

• Must have a B. Sc. Eng degree or HND (Mechanical or Chemical) or B. Sc. Ind Chem or BSc (Food Science/Technology)
• Minimum 8 years’ managerial experience specifically in a food or beverage production environment
• Previous beverage plant management level experience is essential
• Must have Project Management experience as well as a key understanding of food safety legislation
• Understanding of financial management principles is advantageous

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

• Responsible for production planning and setting production standards and measurement.
• Implementing and managing a preventative maintenance program as well as general maintenance for the site, including production plant, machinery, and property.
• Operating the Colour Treatment plant, Pasteurisation plant, blending operations, and RO plant.
• Handling packaging operations, including aseptic packaging equipment and regular packaging lines.
• Managing bulk handling, both inbound and outbound.
• Operating all utilities, including steam, cooling, refrigeration, compressed air, and effluent.
• Managing and controlling Weighbridge activities.
• Controlling effluent treatment and disposal.
• Executing capital projects on site, including planning, budgeting, and execution.
• Applying cost management principles to manage the Factory Budget.
• Managing the performance and development of production team members.
• Ensuring legal compliance at all times within the Factory environment.
• Accepting and fulfilling 16 (2) appointment requirements.
• Ensuring SHE standards for the site are adhered to.