Packaging Line Leader

POSITION:             PACKAGING LINE LEADER

DEPARTMENT:     PRODUCTION

LOCATION:           VIENTIANE BREWERY PLANT

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversee specific packaging lines (Bottle, Can, or a mix).
• Ensure safe operation meeting legal and group standards.
• Manage processes and personnel from beverage receipt to finished pallets.
• Achieve production plans in line with quality, cost, and service criteria.
• Apply Carlsberg standard methods and processes.
• Contribute to packaging strategy and objectives.
• Manage internal and external resources.
• Lead area teams, ensuring clear roles and contributions.
• Maintain skills matrices, training plans, and records.
• Manage personnel resources, recognize good performance, and maintain discipline.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure compliance with HSE, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Communicate changes effectively to reduce risks and resistance.
• Oversee external contractors and recognize effective practices.
• Manage area Production Management Systems, meetings, and reporting systems following group standards.
• Oversee escalation processes, daily Gemba walks, and process confirmations.
• Ensure compliance with packaging standards through SOP development and training.
• Manage financial budgets and targets (OPEX).
• Achieve area KPI targets (e.g. (Overall equipment effectiveness) OEE) and lead improvement projects.
• Support excellence development within the area.
• Ensure team understands and manages area KPIs (e.g., OEE, cost, loss, Pack Quality KPIs).
• Implement Group Packaging standards and initiatives.
• Contribute to daily/weekly Packaging and Maintenance Plans.
• Lead investigations into quality and safety issues and resolve escalated problems.

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a technical equivalent.
• Managerial experience in a high-speed packaging environment.
• 5 years of production experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or team leader role.
• Proven track record in managing people and plant performance improvements.
• Good understanding of English.
• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork abilities.
• Experience in managing performance and driving continuous improvement.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your updated CV and cover letter (PDF in English) to [email protected] before the application deadline on 04 October 2024

For more detail, please contact our recruitment team: 020 56556272 (Call only)

Mon-Fri 8:00 – 17:00

Noted: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interview