Bottling Manager - Paarl

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.