Maturation Controller

2 weeks ago

Worcester, South Africa Distell Group Limited Full time

**Date**:28-Mar-2023

**Location**: Worcester, WC, South Africa

**Company**:Distell Limited

Applications are invited for the abovementioned position to be based at the **Worcester Distillery.**_ _This person will report to the **Process Manager**.

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

- Coordinate and manage the filling and emptying of brandy barrels to/from maturation
- Coordinate and manage Quarterly Barrel Stock Take process
- Assist with monthly bulk stock take process
- Manage the transfer and taking up of matured and unmatured spirit products
- Preparing of samples for testing and/or Organoleptic assessment and classification
- Member of Tasting Panel
- Member of E2 Implementation Task Force
- Planning of daily tasks and activities to achieve departmental targets
- Ensure daily tasks are done to correct company procedures and work instructions
- Supervise subordinates and ensure good team morale
- Managing of the maturation department budget
- Assist with monthly Internal Control Checklists (ICC)
- Ensure compliance with OHSAct standards
- Effective Recordkeeping and compliance with ISO 9001 & 14001 standards
- Champion the E² (World-Class Manufacturing) Program activities and practices
- Participate in effective problem solving
- Effective Coaching and development of subordinates
- Ad hoc duties when required
- Matric or equivalent
- A relevant tertiary qualification will be advantageous
- At least 3 years’ relevant experience in a leadership capacity
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to work accurately under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- An energetic self-starter who can work effectively with mínimal supervision
- Computer literacy in MS Office, whilst knowledge of SAP will be advantageous
- Good organisational, coordination and planning skills
- Willingness to work long, irregular hours when required
- Punctuality and attendance reliability

**Applications process**:
**Reference number: 19862 Closing Date: 06 April 2023