Maturation Controller

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Immediate Superior: Matthew Bell
Job Grade: 8
Location: Wellington
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Reference Number: 104117
Closing Date: 26/02/2024

**MATURATION CONTROLLER**

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

- Transfer of unmatured product into barrels
- Transferring of matured product out of barrels
- Quality control for product into maturation
- Effective maturation loss control
- Effective Barrels stock management
- Samples preparation, participation in organoleptic evaluation and sample analysis
- Co-ordinate and assist with monthly stock take
- Effective record keeping for all maturation activities
- Accurately complete all departmental administrative tasks including SAP transactions
- Assist with planning of daily departmental activities
- Ensure maturation related equipment is maintained and in good working condition
- Assist with risk control on site and effectively support all site SHERQ initiatives
- Liaise with cooperage on barrel related activities
- Accurate updating of maturation volumes on the whisky model
- Effective supervision and development of staff
- Championing TPM activities
- Execution of Ad-hoc duties supporting Maturation related projects and initiatives
- Grade 12, preferably with Maths and Science
- Minimum 3 years in a production/manufacturing environment
- Relevant experience in a leadership capacity will be highly advantageous
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Experience in stock control
- Experience in key budgeting principles and cost control
- Computer literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Basic SAP knowledge)
- Be highly organised with excellent planning and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure with mínimal supervision
- Own reliable transport with a valid code 8 drivers’ license
- A valid code 10 driver’s license will be an advantage
- Contribute to problem-solving activities
- Willingness to work long, irregular hours when required
- Punctuality and attendance reliability

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.