Career Opportunities at Kellogg Company

Description: 

• We began our journey in South Africa in 1923 when the first cereals were sold. The first cereals manufacturing facility in Springs Gauteng was opened in 1948.
• We take pride in making delicious foods that people love – foods that are sourced, produced, and marketed responsibly.
• Our beloved brands include Kellogg's, Corn Flakes, All-Bran®, Special K®, Rice Krispies®, Coco Pops®, Strawberry Pops®, Granola, Pringles® Cereal Bars and Instant Noodles. As part of our Kellogg’s® Better Days purpose platform, we’re helping to end hunger and are committed to creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030.
• The Continuous Improvement Manager leads the Plant organization through the phase progression of KWS (Kellogg Work System) by building organization capability to use a set of tools and methodology for achieving sustainable results performance. This role is an internal strategy consultant to the plant working directly with the Plant Manager and Site leadership team on capabilities needed to drive the Compelling Business Needs.  The role will be directly responsible for the KWS function in South Africa and will also be responsible for driving the same. This position is based in Springs South Africa.

Reporting to the Supply Chain Director, key role responsibilitie will include:

• Owning the annual Strategy Development and Deployment process for the long term site plan (CBN), Strategies and Master Plan
• Conducts regular assessments against the KWS phase progression criteria with the Leadership Team, identifies gaps and puts actions in place to close the gaps.
• Provides training, coaching and consultation on the KWS tools and methodologies. 
• Acquires knowledge of KWS, lean manufacturing and industry “best in class” manufacturing operations practices to serve as a subject matter expert.
• Leads the Plant KWS team which consist of Center Of Excellence Leaders (Plant Leadership Team members)
• Establishes the appropriate Center Teams based on Plant needs and KWS Phase progression.
• Regular audits to: 
  • Identify and recognise areas of KWS compliance.
  • Identify, recognise and implement KWS “best practices”
  • Identify areas of opportunity & work with plant to correct.
• Works with other plants to identify, develop and implement KWS “best practices”
• Leads ongoing cross-functional teams to conduct plant savings opportunities analyses.
• Ensure that the KWS program leads to sustainable results on OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness), Yield, EHS, QFS, Variable Cost Reduction and Engaged People teams.
• Owns Technician Training and development systems in support of Technician Progression
• Responsible for Site Daily Meeting Cadence with Tier 1-4 meetings and insures they are healthy for results sustainability
• To guard standards and regulations on EHS, QFS and other fundamentals by participating in and coaching during Leader Led Observations, Safety 7, Golden 6, and other EHS and QFS activities. Provide support and involvement in all internal and external audits. (Refer to the Appendix EHS & QFS for detailed Roles & Responsibilities).
• The incumbent is required to work effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. Understands and meets internal and external business needs with professionalism and a sense of urgency. Must be able to balance conflicting priorities and still provide the organisation with clear direction and focus.
• While working in manufacturing facilities, it is required to 100% comply with all plant-specific/Kellogg personal safety, food safety and regulatory compliance policies. The work assignments may include shift work in a noisy and dusty environment.
• Kellogg Company’s reputation is held in high regard, the incumbent will work in an environment that prides itself on protecting this reputation by ensure our products are of premium quality to maintain customer satisfaction.
   

Required Education, skills and experience:-

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 12-14 years related experience
• Effective communication (both written and verbally) and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated “change agent” skills, inclusive of influence management, project management, vision development, and people motivation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to identify and leverage internal and external technical resources.
• Demonstrated ability to coach and consult multiple organisational levels from the plant floor to supply chain senior leadership.
• Experience with manufacturing & enterprise systems.
• Proven problem-solving skills inclusive of Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, and Conflict Resolution.
• Proficiency with computers, and computer software including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel).
• Experience with Lean methodology
• Previous Manufacturing Operations Management.
   

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Description: 

• We began our journey in South Africa in 1923 when the first cereals were sold. The first cereals manufacturing facility in Springs Gauteng was opened in 1948.
• We take pride in making delicious foods that people love – foods that are sourced, produced, and marketed responsibly.
• Our beloved brands include Kellogg's®, Corn Flakes, All-Bran®, Special K®, Rice Krispies®, Coco Pops®, Strawberry Pops®, Granola, Pringles® Cereal Bars and Instant Noodles. As part of our Kellogg’s® Better Days purpose platform, we’re helping to end hunger and are committed to creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. This role forms an integral part of our maintenance team, partnering with our shift operations team, committed to improving operability, reliability, and availability of our Springs Plant.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Technician in our Springs Plant.  Reporting to the Engineering Business Partner/ Team Leader, the role will responsibilities such as:

• Ensures that preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs, and construction are accomplished according to schedule by:
• Planning, assembling, installing, testing, and maintaining Mechanical, equipment, appliances, fixtures, etc.
• Maintenance of Cookers, Dryers, Flaking mills, and toasting ovens
• Maintenance of utility equipment (Boilers, Compressors, Chillers, and Dust plant) experience
• Effluent plant maintenance
• Steam and condensate system experience.
• Conditional monitoring experience
• Diagnosing malfunctioning systems, apparatus, and systems by using the correct tools.
• Inspecting Mechanical systems and continuity of drawings, equipment, and fixtures, using relevant testing devices.
• Using correct tools.
• Identifies opportunities for equipment improvement.
• Develops and modifies planned maintenance tasks to ensure maximum equipment reliability
• Technical report writing of failures occurred, projects, and investigations.
• Ensure all assigned preventative maintenance tasks are completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Perform standby duties and attend odd hours breakdowns.
• Project planning, execution, and commissioning.
• Compiles / completes all relevant documentation, such as purchasing requisitions, job cards, drawings, and forms.
• Reports all breakdowns timeously.
• Analyses problems, provide relevant advice, and suggests solutions based on engineering and factory information.
• Participates in CAPAs and Root cause analysis
• Orders spare by using SAP.
• Continuously performs repairs effectively, through physical observation of function upon completion.
• Coaches’ operators, apprentices, interns, and artisans.
• Maintains the ISO 9002 system related to calibration.

EDUCATION & RELEVANT YEARS JOB RELATED EXPERIENCE

• National Diploma or BTech or Trade Test (10 years’ experience) coupled with at least +5 years of FMCG working experience.
• Minimum 5+ years in a senior artisan leadership role for a team of artisans.

DIMENSIONS, SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

The ability to:

• Focus on results through manual dexterity, attention to detail, customer focus, quality and safety awareness, managing work, planning and organizing, decision-making, and building partnerships.
• Express potential through adaptability, initiating action, applied / continuous learning, stress tolerance, and work standards.
• Interact effectively through effective communication and building working relationships.
• Achieve goals by contributing to team success, inspiring others to action, following up, developing others by sharing knowledge and expertise, and meeting participation.
• Read and interpret technical diagrams, schematics, drawings, and blueprints.
• Lead and mentor fellow teammates
• Manage a team as required in the execution of work as per the agreed schedule
• Training of fellow teammates
• Perform any other duties relating to mechanical maintenance as required.
• Good Housekeeping: Ensuring the workplace is kept and left clean at all times

Sufficient / in depth,  knowledge of:

• Kellogg’s quality and health and safety procedures.
• Operational procedures.
• Relevant statutory regulations.
• Mills, pressure vessels, cookers, dryers, and ovens
• Boilers, condensate systems, Compressors, and chillers
• Pumps (Centrifugal, screw or mono, Diaphragm, Peristaltic, gear).
• Gearboxes (Types: concentric, parallel, right angle, shaft mount).
• Fans: (Types: Blower, Extraction, ID & FD)
• Conveyor belt systems (Types: Belt & Screw)
• Piping systems associated with equipment such as valves, flanges, and gaskets. (Steam and Water)
• Boilers (Gas fired)
• Receivers (Air)
• Roller ironers: Rollers, chains, bearings, piping, heating systems
• Dryers: Piping systems, Radiators