Senior Beverage Manufacturing & Bottling Operations Specialist
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Experienced international beverage manufacturing specialist with a proven record of commissioning high-capacity bottling lines, expanding factory production capability, and stabilizing plant operations, while mentoring technical teams and developing future production leaders. Highly experienced beverage manufacturing and production executive with over 30 years of international experience in bottling, brewing, and beverage production operations. Proven track record in commissioning large-scale beverage plants, installing high-capacity bottling lines, expanding production capacity, and optimizing plant performance across multiple countries.
Extensive leadership experience in South Africa and the Middle East, managing complex production facilities, large engineering teams, and multi-million-dollar capital projects. Recognized for improving operational efficiency, implementing world-class manufacturing standards, and delivering consistent production performance in high-volume beverage environments. Experienced in leading cross-functional teams, developing operational strategies, and supporting the next generation of production professionals through mentorship and technical knowledge transfer.
Technical Lead at Axxello Engineering (Pty) Ltd (2023-01 – Present)
Provide engineering consulting and project management support for beverage manufacturing installations and packaging line projects.
Senior Production Manager at AR Alsane Group (2019-01 – 2023-12)
Responsible for production leadership across multiple water bottling facilities.
Plant Manager / Manufacturing Manager at Health Water Bottling Co – Mahmood Saeed Beverages Company (2013-01 – 2018-12)
Responsible for full operational management of large-scale beverage production facilities.
Maintenance Manager / Production Manager at Appletiser (1998-01 – 2013-12)
Responsible for beverage production operations and maintenance management within a major beverage manufacturing facility.
Various Roles at SAB (South African Breweries) (1990-01 – 1998-12)
Career progression within brewery production and engineering operations.
Instrumentation Technician → Hydrofluor Plant Supervisor at UKOR – Uranium Enrichment Facility (1981-01 – 1990-12)
Instrumentation Technician at AEC (1978-01 – 1981-12)
Diploma in Packaging Management – UNISA – University of South Africa
Diploma in T3 Engineering – Pretoria University of Technology
Trade Test in Instrumentation Technician – Olifantsfontein Trade Centre
