Location: Rubavu, RW, 303-RW.OU.

Company: HEINEKEN

JOB VACANCY: PACKAGING TEAM LEADER AT GISENYI BREWERY

Are you passionate about operational excellence, people leadership, and continuous improvement? Bralirwa Gisenyi Brewery is looking for a dynamic and motivated Packaging Team Leader to join our team and help us deliver the highest standards in beverage production.

Purpose of the Role

The Packaging Team Leader is responsible for managing the daily operations of the packaging lines to ensure optimal efficiency, product quality, and safety compliance. This role plays a critical part in coordinating team performance, enforcing hygiene and safety standards, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. By overseeing line activities, coaching team members, and ensuring adherence to operational procedures, the Packaging Team Leader contributes directly to achieving production targets while fostering a culture of accountability and excellence on the shop floor.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

SAFETY, FOOD SAFETY, AND SUSTAINABILITY

• Implements Heineken safety and food safety standards.
• Monitors the 5S, housekeeping, HACCP and order on the line.
• Ensures a sustainable production environment.

QUALITY OF THE PROCESS AND PRODUCT

• Seeks information and identifies opportunities for improvement, ensuring that quality improvement activities within the area of responsibility are carried out effectively.

TPM AND CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Proactively develops plans and manages resources to drive improvements in department and process performance.

PROCESS MANAGEMENT 

• Reports any deviations from packaging process standards for their area of responsibility.
• Seeks potential solutions, develops and maintains effective communication with management.

EQUIPMENT MANAGEMENT 

• Evaluates the effectiveness of AM activities and identifies improvement opportunities (i.e. CILT time reduction) and cooperates with the PM Pillar. 

ORGANIZATION AND PEOPLE MANAGEMENT

• Implements the strategy by mobilising and directing people.
• Develops training materials and trains and coaches the people.

MANAGEMENT OF INFORMATION AND REPORTING

• Captures and evaluates performance data and proposes improvement actions.

PLANNING AND EXECUTION

• Proactively develops plans and manages resources to drive improvements in department and process performance.
• Ensures cost-efficient execution of the activities necessary to meet the output requirements by setting priorities.

WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WITH:

• A minimum Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical or any relevant field.
• 3 years of relevant experience in beverage technology, packaging operations, or FMCG production management.
• Proven people management and leadership skills.
• Experience with continuous improvement methodologies (TPM, Lean, 6 Sigma) is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.

HOW TO APPLY

Should you wish to apply for this position, please go to MyHR, Careers and follow the instructions to apply.

• All applicants must apply using our online application system. CVs received via email will NOT be considered.
• The HR Business Partner Team will be available to support in the application process.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
• The closing date for submission of applications is November 02, 2025.