Harry Nowers

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.

• Lead technical implementation of beverage production and packaging line installations.
• Provide on-site project leadership for factory equipment installation and commissioning.
• Coordinate engineering teams, contractors, and equipment suppliers.
• Support operational improvements and technical optimization of beverage manufacturing systems.

Senior Production Manager at AR Alsane Group (2019-01 – 2023-12)

Responsible for production leadership across multiple water bottling facilities.

• Managed production operations for beverage manufacturing plants in Kuwait and Bahrain.
• Developed operational strategies to improve plant efficiency, reduce costs, and increase production capacity.
• Oversaw procurement, production planning, and operational budgeting.
• Led engineering and technical teams responsible for plant performance and reliability.
• Managed international production operations across multiple bottling plants.
• Supported planning and development of new beverage production facilities in Saudi Arabia.

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.

• Managed plant operations, engineering teams, maintenance, and quality systems.
• Oversaw installation and commissioning of high-speed bottling lines.
• Implemented World Class Manufacturing (WCM) practices and quality management systems.
• Led facility expansion and infrastructure development projects.
• Installed 134,000 BPH water bottling line.
• Installed 150,000 BPH PET beverage production line.
• Expanded plant production capacity significantly through installation of additional lines.
• Developed large-scale warehousing infrastructure supporting high-volume production.

Maintenance Manager / Production Manager at Appletiser (1998-01 – 2013-12)

Responsible for beverage production operations and maintenance management within a major beverage manufacturing facility.

• Managed production lines and engineering teams.
• Led maintenance programs to maximize equipment reliability and plant uptime.
• Implemented operational improvements to increase manufacturing efficiency.

Various Roles at SAB (South African Breweries) (1990-01 – 1998-12)

Career progression within brewery production and engineering operations.

• Shift Brewer
• Maintenance Controller
• Electrical Supervisor
• Instrumentation Technician
• Brewery production operations, equipment maintenance, plant engineering support, and process monitoring.

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