Hygiene Specialist

Hygiene Specialist – The HEINEKEN Company

Location:

Wadeville

Immediate Superior:
Quality Assurance Manager

Type of

Contract:

Permanent

Job Function:
Supply Chain – Manufacturing

As a Hygiene Specialist, you will report to the Quality Assurance Manager and be responsible for designing and implementing hygiene solutions aligned with corporate governance frameworks and the site quality strategy to deliver high performance, capability building and reduced cost of poor quality in the most efficient and effective manner.

• Lead quality improvement through strong site leadership, collaboration and influence
• Conduct environmental scans at site level and use them to implement the quality strategy
• Develop and drive a positive site quality culture of "First Time Right"
• Operate strategically and systemically to design customised solutions
• Ensure that the reputation of Heineken Beverages is preserved through immaculate governance systems
• Devise and establish quality systems specific to the site within corporate governance frameworks and aligned to global customer requirements
• Develop site procedures, standards and specifications specific for the site relating to the relevant QMS
• Strategically review customer requirements and develop capabilities to respond accordingly
• Drive a lean culture of reducing cost of poor quality while increasing productivity
• Motivate and inspire teams to perform to meet quality standards through HR infrastructure
• Conduct continual environmental scans with intent to improve
• Manage and drive competency and capability programmes for quality improvement

• B-TECH / BSc. (Degree or related)
• Working knowledge of Packaging Processes, Trade Quality Process, Materials and Consumables, Cellar Processes, Laboratory Equipment, Laboratory Systems, Auditing, Governance
• 5 years relevant working experience
• Excellent report writing and communication skills
• Proven leadership skills
• Self‑reliant and driven
• Advanced computer skills

Company's approved Employment Equity Plan and Targets will be considered as part of the recruitment process.

As an Equal Opportunities employer, we 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.