Leads packaging shift teams in Arusha to achieve production targets safely, efficiently, and in compliance with AB InBev quality, safety, and manufacturing standards.
Responsibilities
- Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees on shift.
- Drive compliance with Safety, Health, and Environmental standards, PPE requirements, Machine Safe Practices, Permit to Work, Lock-Out Tag-Out, and Safe Asset Management requirements.
- Ensure packaged products meet AB InBev quality standards and specifications.
- Ensure quality and process checks are completed at the prescribed frequency.
- Drive operator compliance with quality standards and operating procedures.
- Deliver production volume targets in line with the agreed production schedule.
- Execute production runs, changeovers, cleaning and lubrication activities, and autonomous maintenance inspections.
- Operate packaging line equipment and provide hands-on support on the shop floor when required.
- Monitor line performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce losses.
- Escalate major production, quality, maintenance, and people-related issues.
- Complete accurate end-of-shift reporting for effective shift handovers.
- Lead, coach, and develop shift teams to achieve operational objectives.
- Facilitate training and skills development activities.
- Monitor employee attendance and working hours.
- Resolve people-related issues in accordance with company policies.
- Develop and maintain Training Needs Analysis plans for team members.
- Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Technical diploma qualification.
- Packaging, manufacturing, or artisan training.
- Operational leadership in a shift-based production environment.
- Knowledge of packaging processes and quality systems.
- Understanding of manufacturing best practices.
- Problem-solving skills.
- Continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to lead, coach, and develop production teams.
- Ability to work safely and enforce SHE standards.
