Packaging Team Leader Job Vacancy at AB InBev – November 2026

Organisation: AB InBev
Job Title: Packaging Team Leader
Location: Arusha, Tanzania
Job Band: VIII
Job Type: Not specified
Date Posted: November 2026

About AB InBev

AB InBev is a global brewing company driven by a culture of ambition, innovation, teamwork, and continuous improvement. The company seeks talented and passionate individuals and provides opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Purpose

The Packaging Team Leader is responsible for leading and managing Packaging Shift Teams to ensure production plans are achieved safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality and operational standards.

The role focuses on delivering production volume targets while ensuring that all products are packaged in accordance with AB InBev quality specifications, safety standards, and manufacturing excellence practices.

Key Roles and Responsibilities

1. Health, Safety and Risk Management

• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all employees on shift.

• Drive compliance with all Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) standards.

• Manage Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) compliance and take appropriate action where non-compliance is observed.

• Ensure adherence to Machine Safe Practices, Permit to Work (PTW), Lock-Out Tag-Out (LOTO), and Safe Asset Management (SAM) requirements.

• Promote a proactive safety culture and ensure risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated.

2. Quality Management

• Ensure all packaged products meet AB InBev quality standards and specifications.

• Ensure all quality and process checks are conducted at the prescribed frequency.

• Drive operator compliance with quality standards and operating procedures.

• Ensure effective problem-solving and corrective actions for processes that fall outside established control limits.

• Ensure Quality Failure Reports (QFRs), 5 Why analyses, and Abnormality Reports are completed in accordance with established triggers and standards.

3. Production and Operational Excellence

• Deliver production volume targets in line with the agreed production schedule.

• Execute daily production plans, including:

  • Production runs.

  • Changeovers.

  • Cleaning and lubrication activities.

  • Autonomous maintenance inspections and corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with Daily Management System routines and the Agenda of Routine (AOR).

• Operate packaging line equipment when required and provide hands-on support on the shop floor.

• Monitor line performance and drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce losses.

• Escalate major production, quality, maintenance, or people-related issues to the Packaging Manager and the Performance & Continuous Improvement Manager.

• Ensure complete and accurate end-of-shift reporting to facilitate effective shift handovers.

4. People Management and Capability Development

• Lead, coach, and develop shift teams to achieve operational objectives.

• Facilitate planned training and skills development activities.

• Ensure operational teams consistently follow established standards and procedures.

• Monitor and control hourly employees’ attendance and working hours.

• Resolve people-related issues effectively and in accordance with company policies.

• Develop and maintain Training Needs Analysis (TNA) plans for team members.

• Foster a high-performance culture focused on accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.

Minimum Requirements

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• National Diploma in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Instrumentation, or a related technical field.

• Completed Packaging Traineeship, AB InBev Learnership, or recognised Artisan Training.

• 3–5 years of experience in a manufacturing or factory production environment.

• Demonstrated experience managing production activities in a shift-based operation.

• Proven track record of delivering results through strong operational leadership.

• Demonstrated passion for problem-solving, continuous improvement, and performance excellence.

• Strong understanding of packaging processes, quality systems, and manufacturing best practices.

Additional Information

– Job Band: VIII

AB InBev is an equal opportunity employer. All appointments will be made in line with the company’s employment equity plan and talent requirements.

The advert lists the minimum requirements for the position. Management reserves the right to use additional or relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should review the job description, qualifications, and application requirements carefully before submitting their applications.

Applications must be submitted through AB InBev’s official recruitment website using the link below.

Official Application Link:

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Applicants should follow the instructions on the official recruitment portal and ensure that all required application documents are submitted.