MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS MANAGER

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 manage the regional manufacturing information systems function that includes production execution systems, service delivery and service support functions, to provide cost effective, Efficient & relevant application of systems in pursuit of business plans and strategic direction. To enhance technical and leadership skills required to manage a beer making process and beyondKey Roles and Responsibilities:Manage Service Delivery and Support to the brewery by effective team performance management and leadership. Manage Manufacturing Systems Software deployment and licensing. Identify and motivate technical CAPIN for Manufacturing SystemsManage Manufacturing Systems project implementation. Manage Manufacturing Systems change control practices. Manage adherence to the Manufacturing Systems standards. Manage Manufacturing System’s team members. Provide leadership to the team in the field of Manufacturing Systems and TechnologyLeverage business benefit from existing and new Production Execution Systems and Information SystemsFacilitate and optimise the interface between the systems team and Business Information Systems Department (BIS)Infrastructure fibre optic network identifying risks and remediation (e.g. capin , business cases, and first line problemBack-office servers first line reaction, problem solving, problem resolution acting as single point of contact for plant when interfacing with GIS (BCX) until resolution. Manufacturing machines e.g., SCADA software maintenance and problem solving. AVMAR backup checks part of workflow verification to ensure backups are done and if not to alert RSDM. Inter PLC network maintenance switches for inter PLC network not managed by BCX but by region. Recruitment, management, coaching and upskilling of SPCTs. Infrastructure i.e., current and future expansions for both E&I and C&A component to facilitate new projects, obsolesce of equipment, risk mitigation against 5-year rolling plan. Technical footprint (new technology) lead for both E&I and C&AProject Management to ensure strategic expansion and technical footprint is adhered to. Management of System Integrators to ensure standards adherence and pricing structures etc. are in order. Ensure governance around and operations of automated safety systems on site. Deliver and maintain reporting and application development solutions to brewery requirements. Coordination of Control and Automation aspects of CAPIN projectsLeverage IT systems within BreweryKey Attributes and Competencies:Control and Automation knowledgeKnowledge of the manufacturing processMicrosoft Server knowledgeManufacturing System knowledgeGood coaching skillsGood communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsMinimum Requirements:Minimum HND Technical qualification or higherTrade test qualification in Millwright and Fitter2 years’ experience of working in a production environmentSummative assessed in current roleExperience of Brewery Brewing Plant would be advantageous2 year’s post trade test experience would be advantageousAdditional Information:BAND VIIAB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made inline with AB InBev 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.