Job Description

Sab Vacancies – Packaging Team Leader

Packaging Team Leader – SAB Vacancies

Job Purpose
The Packaging Team Leader is responsible for leading shift-based teams to execute the production plan, achieving required performance standards in quality, cost, delivery, safety, and morale (QCDSM). This role ensures safe, efficient, and high-quality packaging operations while fostering team development and continuous improvement.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Safety and Workplace Standards

• Maintain a safe and healthy working environment
• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental procedures and legislation
• Maintain high housekeeping and safety standards

Production Performance & Process Optimization

• Manage shift operations in line with VPO tools and principles
• Achieve production plan targets within budget
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and autonomous operations
• Monitor production processes to ensure performance efficiency
• Interpret and implement production plans for the shift
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders

Administration

• Apply and enforce administrative systems and procedures
• Administer employment conditions for team members
• Prepare and control budgets
• Contribute to personal and team development initiatives

Problem Solving & Decision Making

• Apply problem-solving and decision-making principles
• Facilitate team problem-solving sessions and continuous improvement initiatives

Human Resource Management

• Develop and coach employees
• Promote a healthy industrial relations climate
• Apply and manage people policies and practices

Team Performance Optimization

• Facilitate effective team dynamics
• Implement performance management and OPR processes
• Ensure effective communication across the team

Minimum Requirements

• Post-matric tertiary qualification: National Diploma or equivalent in Engineering, N6 Engineering Studies plus Trade; Degree in Engineering is an advantage
• SAP experience (where applicable) and knowledge of Voyager Plant Optimisation (VPO)
• Supervisory experience in a packaging process environment
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in FMCG production
• Experience managing high-speed packaging lines is highly advantageous
• Completion of AB InBev Packaging Traineeship
• Minimum 3 months on-the-job training

Additional Information

• Band: VII-B

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