Assistant Winemaker needed at The Heineken Company

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Perform all final corrections to fortified wine products prior to dispatch
• Sampling for the dispatch department
• Monthly stock taking
• Control and handling of dry goods
• Weekly reconciliation of bulk stock and dry goods
• Ordering and offloading of dry goods
• Control the receipts and storage of intrinsic products
• Effective control of Processing systems
• Minimum and maximum stock level checks for dry goods
• Responsible for monthly excise accounts, MM – ICC and Excise ICC reports
• Daily recording of SAP transactions relevant to department
• Control in the blending of fortified wines and filtration
• Assist with weigh bridge operating functions when required
• Team leader of TPM team meetings
• Implementing and sustaining TPM standards
• Effective leadership of the blending team
• Maintain good housekeeping standards
• Do physical receipts and dispatch as per weekly bulk program
• Management of bulk stock in area of responsibility
• Liaise effectively with transporters and internal customers

The successful candidate must have the following qualification, skills and experience:

• A tertiary level qualification in wine making or similar
• Minimum 2 – 3 years of cellar operations and winemaking experience
• Computer literacy in MS Office Suite
• Basic SAP knowledge would be an advantage
• Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast paced environment
• Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision (Self-starter)
• Sound people and time management skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent problem solving skills
• Own transport and willingness to work irregular hours
• Punctuality and attendance reliability essential