Production Scheduler needed at The South African Breweries

Key outputs and responsibilities:

• Liaise with Central Planning regarding development of short- and medium-term production plans and shift patterns.
• Develop production schedules and manage changes as necessary –weekly and daily packaging and brewing/racking schedules which align to central planning requirements taking into account production constraints whilst optimally utilizing production resources
• Monitor container supply to production through correspondence with warehouse, depots and raw materials and factor into production plans
• Monitor new container injection and allocate accordingly
• Monitor raw materials supply to production through correspondence with raw materials controllers and factor into production plans
• Monitor full beer stock levels and plan production accordingly through interaction with depots and Central Planning
• Report and agree production volumes, reliability and efficiencies –daily, weekly and monthly
• Communicate and network with key stakeholders
• Co-ordinate revision of and application of Brewing and Packaging operating standards
• Represent the planning aspects on project teams relating to NPD and/or promotions
• Monitor and schedule required maintenance in a cost-effective manner whilst delivering the required volume output

Minimum Requirements

• A degree or equivalent tertiary qualification. Ideally an Industrial Engineering qualification
• A minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience in a manufacturing environment, or within a similar function
• An in depth understanding of the SAB value chain process (Production and Distribution Value Chains)
• Knowledge of the Supply Network Planning process, and manufacturing execution systems will be advantageous
• Basic financial knowledge
• PC Literacy –basic Excel and database management skills
• Knowledge of Production and Distribution value chains