Intrinsic Cellar Manager

2 weeks ago


Stellenbosch Western Cape, South Africa Heineken Full time

**We Go Places How about you?**
Immediate Superior: Mare-Loe Prinsloo
Job Grade: 15
Location: Stellenbosch
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Technical Innovation Support
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 97562
Closing Date: 30/11/2023

**Purpose of the role**: Management of optimal productivity of the R&D Cellar, to bridge the gap between laboratory scale and commercial manufacturing of new products across all product categories.

**Key Performance Area**:

- **Strategic & Financial Results**
- Manage the R&D cellar through world class practices to give Heineken a competitive edge in the market.
- Manage and maximise the R&D cellar to service Intrinsic research strategies and product development.
- Scale up of innovative liquid development and process technology to support Innovation Portfolio strategies and requirements.
- Ensure the company is not exposed to unnecessary risks or costs associated with non-compliance.
- **Operational Results**
- Ensure maximum productivity throughput and quality production through efficient execution of cellar operations.
- Work in conjunction with the Research and Innovation teams to identify, procure, install, commission of new equipment needed for new process or product development.
- Develop, train and reinforce of Standard Operating Procedures of all equipment and processes. In depth knowledge of all pilot plant equipment required.
- Accurate and timely record keeping of processes on all operations within cellar.
- Manage the maintenance and hygiene plan of all R&D Cellar equipment.
- Operation of the specialised equipment to deliver the various asks from the business.
- **Customer & Stakeholder Relationship Results**
- Coordinate R&D Cellar production plans for maximum productivity and best practice.
- Quality and relevant communication, behaviour and actions resulting in high level of collaboration, credibility and trust across stakeholder groups.
- Ensure service level agreements are in place.
- **Effective Leadership**
- Demonstrating Corporate Values
- Ensure high capability and competencies of Cellar Operators through pro-active coaching and training.
- Drive own development to ensure specialist knowledge remain world class.
- **Innovation & Improvement Results**
- Conduct cellar experiments based on unique initiatives and technologies identified through Intrinsic innovation and exploration.
- Constant skills transfer and implementation of benchmark improvement opportunities to ensure optimal throughput and capabilities.
- Continuous benchmarking and scouting of new innovative cellar equipment for best in class scale up of Intrinsic R&D.
- Process Engineering Qualification is required.
- Practical experience in a commercial cellar across categories (Wine, Brandy, Cider, Cream Liqueur, Liqueur and Beer) would be advantageous.
- Minimum of 5-8 years' experience in a commercial cellar with proven problem-solving experience/capability.
- Cream liqueur experience is essential.
- Systems experience (SAP and COUPA) is required.
- Proven project management skills.
- People skills.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, we actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd) is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.


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