VACANCY

(Internal/External)

Job Title: Production Area Manager

Department: Supply 

Reporting to: Supply Director

Category: 12 (Level 4)

No of positions: 01

Contract: Permanent

PURPOSE

Ensure efficient operation of the production unit within approved operational budget and governance towards achievement of agreed targets of Quality, availability of products, equipment availability and maintenance, personnel training, and Safety/Health and Environment (SHE).  Lead the brewing, packaging, quality  teams to deliver operational excellence in meeting the sites quality, production targets, providing customer service on time in full and implementing asset care activities.

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the brewing Industry
• A holder of the Dip/MB in brewing science and technology from the IBD will be useful.
• Good Honours Degree in Supply Chain/Science / Engineering.
• Proven first line management skills 
• Experience as HOD in Supply function

ACCOUNTABILITIES

The Production Area Manager will be able to:

• Commit to Occupational Health and Safety standards. Frequently state and articulate that Safety is our No.1 priority. Be visible as an ambassador for safety by behaving in a safe manner at all times and always challenging unsafe practices and behaviour of others, reprimanding where appropriate. Adhere strictly to the site safety rules and systems and equipment operational procedures.  
• Ensure Quality is number one priority across the production and entire Site operations
• Provide clear direction and leadership to the site quality and production teams, drive improved performance through Capability development and High Performance Coaching
• Ensure that the use of raw materials and consumption of utilities during the brewing, packaging process is optimised
• Develop action plans to deliver set objectives, drive the step change in areas of Quality and production
• Create the environment to maximise the value of employee communication and engagement processes
• Develop strong relationships between Product Supply and the wider business for the good of the business
• Actively drive training and development of production team to deliver positive business impact and Track performance on KPIs, priorities and accountabilities for improvement
• Ensure compliance with quality, health, safety and risk management standards

CAPABILITIES 

You will need to have:

• Resource management Skills
• People management & motivational skills
• Networking/influencing /communication skills
• Coaching skills

You will also need to be:

• Able to manage complexity
• Able to connect and build positive relationships.
• Able to understand the commercial and Demand agenda within the business.
• Able to demonstrate key leadership qualities
• Computer Literate
• Bilingual (French & English)

Guinness Cameroon, which is ISO 9001/2008 and ISO 22000/2005 certified, is committed to meritocracy and inclusiveness and will not unfairly discriminate in recruitment, training, career development and promotion on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, gender, marital status, disability, religion or belief and age

Interested candidates should apply mentioning the subject. 

APPLICATION

All applications to be made through the website: www.Diageo-Careers.Com. Candidates should please load in their CV and covering letters.

CLOSING DATE: 26.02.14