Production Manager,

Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd New York, United States of America

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Title: Master Planner

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Immediate Supervisor: Plant Planning & Logistics Manager
Location: Springs
Function: Supply Chain
Sub Function: Manufacturing
Type of Contract: Permanent
Closing Date: 24/07/2026

Applicants are invited to apply for the above-mentioned position to be based in the Planning Department, Springs. The successful candidate will report to the Plant P&L Manager.

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

Manage and optimize the operational and tactical plans for operations.
Ensure that the site meets the Packaging plan on time & in full to ensure plans are aligned to national and international demands.
Ensure a stable 4-week packaging & production plan by optimally using site resources and aligning materials, including liquid availability.
Monitor and optimize operations capacity both in Packaging and Cellar.
Prepare and drive RCCP process for site on an annual and weekly basis.
Drive & maintain minimum raw materials levels.
Management of high-risk materials, expiry & Write-offs.
Ensure right stock levels at the plant level to meet stock targets.
Manage escalations and priority calls with Group Planning
Manage & Support site-level Planning personnel in supply chain planning and management.
Site co-ordination of NPD projects and promotions as well as commissioning events both for Packaging and Brewhouse
Ensure that valid planning information always maintained in the SAP planning system, master data maintenance.
Ensure effective planning governance and reporting
Ensure adherence to Capacity and scheduling principles.
Ensure competent and motivated personnel within the Planning department.
Ensure adherence & compliance to the Quality Management System and relevant policies, procedures, work instructions and Standard Operating Principles always.
Drive TPM activities and lead relevant pillar activities and embedding sustainable ways of working

The Successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills:

A Degree in Production Management, Logistics or Supply Chain Management is a requirement.
3-5 years of experience within a manufacturing planning environment
Proven track record of managing a high performing team
Continuous improvement mindset, driving TPM initiatives
Ability to seamlessly manage a dual/manual system process
Excellent negotiation and collaboration skills
Strong SAP production planning knowledge and system capability
Advanced Excel skills
Strong analytical abilities & attention to detail
Strong diligence & mindfulness is essential.
Advanced level of problem-solving abilities
Future-orientated and able to generate contingency plans.
Good verbal/ written communication skills
Ability to communicate effectively with site management and planners.
Ability to persevere with tasks and display resilience when confronted with adversity.

The Company’s approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process. As an Equal Opportunities employer, the Company actively encourage and welcome people with various disabilities to apply. Heineken Beverages (South Africa) (Pty) Ltd is committed to an organisational culture that recognises, appreciates and values inclusion and diversity. You must be fully eligible to live and work in South Africa to apply.

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