Key Performance Areas include (but are not limited to):
Set strategic direction and goals for Worcester Distillery within the overall divisional
Effectively lead sub-ordinates to ensure a competent and motivated workforce
Manage assets and financial resources to achieve short-, medium- and long-term goals
Compile and effectively manage the budget for the distillery
Ultimately responsible for all Capex projects at the site
Effectively interface with all internal and external stakeholders (e.g. other Supply Chain operational divisions and CoE's, internal customers, suppliers, etc.)
Responsible for Safety, Health and Risk Control at the Worcester and Robertson sites
Responsible for adherence to all relevant Environmental Management Policies
Drive continuous improvement through innovation, effective problem solving and implementation of best practice at the site
Drive compliance to Heineken global standards and business processes
Responsible for the quality of all products produced at Worcester
Responsible for the raw material intake for the site and final product dispatches from the site
Responsible for the production and maturation of brandy
Member of the sensory evaluation (tasting) panel
Accountable for governance and loss control
Custodian of the Quality Management Systems at the site
Ultimately accountable for the Excise account at the site
Legally appointed person for Worcester Distillery in terms of the OHSAct (i.e. item 16.2)
The successful candidate will have the following qualifications/experience/skills/attributes:
A relevant National Diploma or equivalent, preferably in Sciences with at least 8 - 10 Years experience in Alcoholic Beverages production in a Leadership capacity, OR
A relevant B-Degree, preferably in Sciences with at least 5 years relevant experience within the FMCG industry (especially Alcoholic Beverages production) at a senior level will be highly advantageous
Excellent people management and -development skills
Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills
Strong commercial and financial acumen
Ability to work effectively under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Well-developed analytical and strategic thinking ability
Excellent problem solving and planning ability
Demonstrable knowledge of WCM practices will be highly advantageous
SAP and Excise knowledge will be highly advantageous
Sound Human Resource and Industrial Relations knowledge
