Packaging Manager at Anheuser-Busch InBev

For centuries, the experience of sharing a beer has brought people and cultures together. Even in our hyper-connected, always-on world, this simple act is as meaningful today as it was generations ago. We are AB InBev. Committed to driving growth that leads to better living for more people in more places. Through brands and experiences that bring people together. Through our dedication to brewing the best beer with the best ingredients. And through our commitment to helping farmers, retailers, entrepreneurs and communities grow. We are building a company to last. Not just for a decade. But for the next 100 years. Through our brands and our investment in communities, we will bring more people together, making our company an integral part of our consumers’ lives for generations to come.
Summary

The Key Purpose of this role is to lead and manage the Packaging Department (People, Plant, Process and Systems) in order to achieve the required standard of product quality and output in the most efficient and effective manner.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

Maintain safe, healthy and risk free working environment
Manage human resources
Optimize Teams performances
Manage plant, process and systems in line with Global AB-Inbev standards
Translate and implement packaging, manufacturing and business strategies
Lead, drive and maintain VPO standards and practices
Optimize process capabilities
Co-ordinate Packaging logistics
Manage productivity to within budgets 

Minimum Requirements

Relevant Engineering or Business Management Degree
At least 3-5 years FMCG production experience at management level
Chartered Institute of Brewing and Distilling qualification in Packaging an added advantage

Key Attributes and Competencies:

A superior performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion for problem solving and continuous improvement
Self managed and assertiveness
Must have the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the business
Creative and broad-minded thinker
Must be a Change agent (Influential power), Self starter and energetic
Provide operational support to autonomous shift-based teams on process problem solving, supplying expert advice and guidance
Willingness to challenge the "status quo" and uphold process and quality standards within the operational environment
Coaching and mentoring : with deviations addressed through the non-conformance management procedure