Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? The Key Purpose of this role is to lead and manage area teams to deliver sound operational and technical practices in the brewing department under pinned by prescribed VPO practices. The Brewing Area Manager is required to meet the required production plan, adhering to the principles of all VPO pillars. The role is required to maintain a high level of control against the budgeted KPI’s as well as the variable and fixed costs controllable within the team. Key roles and responsibilities: Promote Beer Brewing Quality Excellence in the Value Chain Communicate brewing process and product quality information/standards Effectively communicate changes in the brewing process or standards Provide leadership to ensure commitment to product quality in the brewing department Apply brewing subdepartment quality systems in the workplace Provide Brewing Process Expertise (Technical Depth) and Lead Problem-Solving Processes Assess brewing technical requirements and decisions where required Support implementation of recommendations Support implementation of process and product optimisation including CAP-in and VA projects and trials Audit area standards (quality, process and work-practices) to ensure effective management of the area Support all 7 pillars standards in the workplace relating to VPO Facilitate Team Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Apply problem solving and decision-making techniques and principles Interacts with brewing management and operations teams to ensure appropriate people are involved in problem-solving sessions Verifies that corrective action has been implemented and that the problem has been resolved Manage Health, Safety & Risk Manage occupational health, safety and risk for the area teams Manage Productivity Control fixed and variable costs Minimize waste Manage the Brewing Process Ensure conformance to brewing area production plans Ensure conformance to brewing area specifications and standards Ensure maintenance integrity in brewing area Ensure effective cost-management on fixed and variable costs including by-product Optimise process availability to achieve delivery and reliability targets Support engineering integrity Support production and process optimisation including trials, VA and CAPEX projects Ensure adherence to environmental standards by area teams Ensure adherence to quality standards by area teams System Expertise Ensure adequate adherence and compliance to system processes as prescribed by MES, PTS, eQMS, PaQT and all other prescribed elements of technology for beer production through the brewing department Management of People Apply performance management principles for employees (production teams) Apply self-performance management principles Develop employees for current role and future roles to ensure proper pipeline Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate Manage and apply personnel practices Provide effective leadership Ensure employees are trained on technical and VPO standards Drive the high-performance levels of autonomous steams without shift supervision Minimum Requirements: BSc Degree in Biological Sciences, Chemistry or Chemical Engineering Completed brewing traineeship IBD Papers 1, 2 & 3 completed and passed At least 2-years production experience, of which 1 year operating at a management level within Brewing Demonstrated experience in driving commercial decisions in a brewery (financial, operational, people) and brewing technical expertise A good performance track record indicating a disciplined work ethic with passion at maintaining quality Desirable But Not Essential: Master Brewer IBD qualification obtained Studying towards MB Qualification Additional business qualification SAP modules: White belt certification would be highly advantageous Additional Information: Band: VI SAB is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in-line with SAB employment equity plan and talent requirements. We are a company that promotes gender equality. Internal applicants require Line manager approval. Please note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted. The South African Breweries (SAB) has reimagined what a beer company can be and has anchored this in a powerful brand purpose – We Dream Big to Create a Future With More Cheers – which articulates who we are and where we are going. At SAB it’s always about more than the beer. We are driven by our passion to demonstrate the unique power of beer to propel South Africa forward. Since our inception over a century ago, SAB has grown to become South Africa's largest brewer, a powerful economic contributor, a leader in sustainability, and a champion of responsible consumption. SAB is one of South Africa’s admired companies and corporate brands. The company has 7 breweries and 42 depots in South Africa, a total workforce of approximately 5000, and supports a beer economy ‘from seed to sip’ of over 250 000 jobs. Its portfolio of beer brands meets the needs of a wide range of consumers and includes leading brands in beer and beyond such as Castle Lager, Carling Black Label, Corona, Brutal Fruit, and Flying Fish