Packaging FLM

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Packaging FLM

The role:

Reporting to the Packaging Manager, you will be responsible for managing the Packaging team’s daily and weekly activities in order to meet the departments KPI requirements for internal and external customer requirements for service and quality at optimum cost, through conformance to the agreed ways of working.

This position operates in following shift model: 4 days on (including 2 daily and 2 night shifts)/4 off.

At Budweiser Brewing Group, dreaming big is what we do. Brewing the world’s most loved beers, building iconic brands like Budweiser and Stella Artois, crafting meaningful moments are what inspire us.

We’re a team of passionate owners who aren’t afraid to dream big because we know that together, we can achieve anything. To build a more sustainable, inclusive, and rewarding future. Turning any challenge into an opportunity. So, let’s take on the challenge together.

#Cheers to dreaming big

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership & Management: Manages the team, including shift handovers, scheduling, training, performance reviews, coaching, and motivation. Ensures effective communication and coordination across the department, driving responsibility and accountability in day-to-day operations.
• Operational Excellence: Takes ownership of continuously improving and implementing effective ways of working. Ensures adherence to production schedules, optimizes manpower, and meets daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs (e.g., plan attainment, OEE, productivity). Actively monitors progress against plans, setting structured targets.
• Performance & Compliance: Oversees performance management, ensures compliance with site procedures, and manages shift rotas to maintain flexibility and skill balance. Monitors time and attendance, addressing absences and ensuring the team meets business needs. Ensures compliance with all company and legal obligations, including ES, quality, and HACCP standards.
• Safety & Risk Management: Promotes safe working practices, promptly addresses safety concerns and incidents, and ensures compliance with safety standards. Accountable for signing off on the creation of SOPs and adherence to processes and SLAs within areas like Order Management, Planning & Scheduling, Warehouse, Transportation, and Customs & Excise.
• Problem-Solving & Continuous Improvement: Collaborates with the maintenance department to troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, and execute process adjustments. Consistently seeks feedback, drives innovation, and leads by example, challenging underperformance and reinforcing positive behaviors. Assists with capex projects as required.
• Resource & Cost Management: Focuses on cost optimization across all areas of the department. Improves energy and utilities consumption performance, and shares accountability for maintenance and utility costs across the department.
• Team Engagement: Motivates the team to work collaboratively, celebrating successes and maintaining strong employee relationships.

Who we’re looking for:

• Experience as a team lead/manager ideally in FMCG/manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage significant change issues within the department.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing principles, tools, and techniques.
• Proficient in applying project management principles.
• Capability to successfully deliver process improvement initiatives.
• Experience in managing a complex and large department effectively.
• Act as a role model, ensuring that the department's culture aligns with the ten guiding principles.

Benefits & Perks:

• Benefits for you and your family to help your physical and mental health
• Competitive parental leave and pension double contributions
• 25 days holidays per year
• Employee benefits to help your physical and mental health and overall well-being (travel insurance, gym memberships, discounted services, dental, etc.)
• A beer allowance to enjoy our brands
• 2 volunteer days a year to support your local community
• 5 employee networks to support diversity and inclusion
• Global Bonus
• WPA Private Medical Care
• 26 weeks paid leave for primary caregiver

What you can expect from us:

In this role, you’ll have the potential to transform our business and your career. You’ll get the support and mentor you need to succeed. We’re a meritocracy, with plenty of room for growth and development, so you know your hard work will be rewarded.

We encourage you to think big and go after your goals. You’ll get to be creative, work with international teams so you can build a global network, and have direct control over your career and where it takes you.

As the leading global brewer, we are committed to bringing people together for a better – and more equal – world. A more equal world starts when everyone can thrive. At Budweiser Brewing Group we value the diversity of cultures, perspectives, skills, and experiences within our workforce, and we strongly encourage women, people of colour, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

If this sounds like the incredible opportunity you’ve been waiting for, apply today.

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