Plant Manager

• Ensure the preparation of the Plant Manufacturing Business Plan.
• Prepare the annual manufacturing KPIs for the plant: Volume, efficiency, yields, cost and quality.
• Establish an effective Maintenance Management System in the plant and ensure its strict implementation.
• Review and evaluate results against plan for the plant.
• Ensure that corrective action is taken to address adverse variances.
• Lead change and transformation agenda across the plant.
• Develop short/medium term manufacturing plans to ensure that manufacturing capacity and capability can meet the projected sales volume for the plant.
• Develop programs to improve plant performance.
• Ensure that CAPEX projects within the plant, are executed within set timelines and budgets.
• Ensure adherence to the highest Quality standards.
• Ensure compliance with environmental and safety requirements.
• Build an effective team based environment and motivate employees to optimize their performance within the plant.
• Build a strong and efficient organization manufacturing capability at the plant, particularly the engineering capability by building a solid pipeline for key technical positions.
• Recruit, on-board, coach and develop key members within the plant.
• Lead and encourage others to achieve max performance and dedication.
• Execute PMP process and hold people accountable.
• Manage through process (plan, review and update process)

• Master Degree from a Technical University, preferably Mechanical Engineering.
• 15 years of technical experience with a large beverage company, of which at least 10 years in a senior manufacturing position.
• Solid technical understanding of the bottling industry.
• Strong technical background.
• Proven experience working with glass bottles, PET and cans.
• Strong leadership skills and experience in large team management.
• Problem Solving & Decision Making, financial awareness and strong planning skills.
• Fluent English.