Intake Manager at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• To plan, organize and control the activities in the Intake department, site pest control & bran and chop scheduling and schedule management

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage weighbridge and scale calibrations aligned to the National Regulator for Compulsory specifications (NRCS) and Trade Metrology Act; 
• Manage equipment services, calibration certificates and breakdown history;
• Preventative maintenance in place and in line with DMS schedules;
• Budgeting, motivation and implementation of Capital Expenditure and Major Repairs & Maintenance projects;
• Develop and manage departmental Five Year Facility Plan;
• Manages grain receipt and stock movement;
• Co-ordinates and manages daily, weekly and monthly stock counts;
• Declares and reconciles wheat & maize stocks;
• Identifies, investigates and resolves stock variances;
• Compiles and manages grain orders and off-loading to ensure no demurrage changes are incurred;
• Initiate and report on Continuous Improvement projects;
• Maintain consumable stock levels (fumigants & pesticides);
• Prepare and manage annual production budget from zero base;
• Ensure compliance to quality specifications and Grading Regulations;
• Maintain FSSC 22000 & ISO 14001 programs;
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices;
• Maintain the Grain Receipt and Stock Management Procedure;
• Co-ordinate staff training needs and keep a register / evidence of training conducted;
• Establish and agree IPA’s.  Review and keep record of performance on a quarterly basis;
• Ensure company policies, procedures and job profiles are available and adhered to;
• Implement and maintain good housekeeping and sanitation standards;
• Maintain fumigation treatments in accordance with schedules; 
• Ensure duties are carried out in accordance with the PCO letter of appointment;
• Conduct monthly Pest control audits and follow-up on non-conformances raised;
• Co-ordinate and trend insect sighting’s, prioritize and implement corrective actions for the purpose of continuous improvement;
• Attend fumigation refresher training and maintain PCO registration with the DoA;
• Implement, maintain and review the Railway Regulatory system;
• Train staff and ensure compliance to the Railway Safety Regulations; 
• Maintain the wheat grouping and binning procedures to ensure optimal grist consistency;
• Assure that labour relations are handled according to company policy and legislation in your department to assure sound labour relations;
• Responsible for health-, hygiene- and safety standards in this department within laid down policies and relevant legislation;
• Liaise with Procurement department on raw materials (wheat & maize) on quantities and qualities required for milling;
• Liaise with Spoornet and delivery contractors to assure that raw materials arrive on planned dates;
• Scheduling and schedule management and customer liaison of bran and chop sales.

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Core knowledge – Diploma/degree in agricultural business, with Grade 12 Mathematics & Science.  Qualified wheat and maize grader.  Certificate in grains bag, bulk, circulation & structural fumigation and registered as a PCO with DoA.  
• Excellent computer literacy essential:  Excel and Oracle.
• Academic – Analytical skill, Problem solving, Creative and solution orientated , Self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering on time, An assertive, goal oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and organizing skills, Detail orientated and decision-making skills
• Leadership – Owning it!, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

Experience

• Function –•  Minimum 5 years relevant business experience, preferably in a grains raw material intake facility Industry – FMCG