Vacancy title:
Manufacturing Systems Manager
Jobs at:
Zambian BreweriesDeadline of this Job:
Tuesday, October 31 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Friday, October 27 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
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 beyond.
Key outputs 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 Systems
• Manage 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 Technology
• Leverage business benefit from existing and new Production Execution Systems and Information Systems
• Facilitate 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 problem solving).
• Back-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&A
• Project 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 projects
• Leverage IT systems within Brewery
Minimum Requirement:
• Tertiary qualification: Preferably a degree in Information Systems / Engineering
• Management experience in the implementation of systems
• Project planning and management experience
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Systems Environment and/or with Control and Automation systems
• Familiarity with enterprise resource planning systems (e.g., SAP)
• Operating systems and software applications
• Familiarity with systems technology, including hardware and networking equipment.
• SAB business knowledge and detailed manufacturing process knowledge
Knowledge:
• Control and Automation knowledge
• Knowledge of the manufacturing process
• Microsoft Server knowledge
• Manufacturing System knowledge
Skills:
• Good coaching skills
• Good communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
Additional information:
• BAND VII
• AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer, and all appointments will be made in- line 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.
Education Requirement: No Requirements
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 60
Level of Education:
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