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Bottling Manager – Paarl

Paarl, Western Cape
2 months ago
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Job Description


RPO Recruitment’s client is looking for a Bottling Manager to join their team in Paarl, Western Cape.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of the bottling and packaging operations, ensuring efficient processes, high-quality output, and continuous improvement in a production environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement strategic processes, policies, and procedures for the packaging department

  • Manage the packaging cost centre, Capex, and extraordinary budgets

  • Approve or reject SAP requisitions

  • Oversee production order variances and ensure timely reporting to GM

  • Maintain and update packaging scorecards and provide feedback to executive leadership

  • Lead and manage bottling and packaging operations across internal and external partners

  • Collaborate with team leaders and quality control to ensure operational excellence

  • Monitor production processes for quality control and address deviations or issues

  • Participate in relevant committees and provide expert recommendations

  • Research and identify suitable bottling suppliers and machinery requirements

  • Drive production efficiency, line speed, and minimize downtime

  • Schedule production effectively to meet delivery and efficiency targets

  • Ensure compliance with governance, audit, and safety standards

  • Lead health and safety oversight in the department

  • Handle HR-related tasks such as leave approvals and team development

  • Foster a positive organizational culture through coaching and regular engagement

  • Manage service level agreements and contract packers both on- and off-site

Requirements:

  • Relevant tertiary qualification

  • 7–10 years of experience in a similar role within bottling/packaging

  • Solid knowledge of bottling, labelling, and packaging processes

  • Proven people and performance management experience (minimum 5 years)

  • Strong understanding of Lean manufacturing principles

  • Excellent communication skills in English and Afrikaans

  • Strong planning, coordination, and fault-finding abilities in production

  • Ability to analyse and interpret financial data

  • Accountable for the Packaging department’s OPEX and CAPEX

Benefits

  • Salary: negotiable

Contact RPO Recruitment for your next career opportunity.

  • Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
  • Apply for this role today, contact Jarad Pentz at RPO Recruitment or on LinkedIn.
  • You can also visit the RPO Recruitment website: rporecruitment.us or email us your CV: [email protected].

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.

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