Current Job Vacancies at Lactalis Sourh Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis, a Top Employer in SA, at our offices in Stellenbosch, Western Cape in the position as a Brand Manager and lead the development and implementation of the brand strategy to deliver the company objectives. 

Required Skills    

• 3yr Marketing & Sales Diploma/Degree
• Minimum 3-5 years brand management experience within FMCG environment;
• Ability to work under pressure to achieve ambitious targets;
• Excellent commercial understanding and business acumen
• Strong ability to work with and interpret sales and marketing data.
• Project management experience in a marketing environment;
• Strong numerical and analytical skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

Winning in the market place

• Lead development of full marketing mix for key brands that can grow profitable share for Lactalis. (Product, Price, Promotion, Place and Innovation);
• Develop annual brand plans to deliver longer term business objectives
• Set key objectives for brands to meet strategic goals.
• Translate these objectives into communication, innovation and activation plans;
• Track key competitors and measure performance (share, pricing, marketing activities, share of voice, innovations) to identify opportunities for Parmalat;

Product Management

• Brief and implement brand activities aligned to annual brand plans
• Ensure products constantly meet both market expectations and technical specifications;
• Plan and execute new product launches;
• Build and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders to ensure product and brand specific project outcomes are met;
• Market and Consumer Insight - Monitor Market dynamics (growth, shares, competitor activities) and Brand Health
• Keep abreast of main consumer trends and perceptions;
• Monitor on shelf price activity in conjunction with market performance and competitor activity;

Sustained Profitability:         

• Track Brand financial performance against plan (Turnover and Profitability) – Identify opportunities to improve profitability
• Plan and continuously monitor brand costs and expenditure;
• Set pricing parameters for products and recommended retail selling price;

Product Education and Awareness

• Provide reports as required on brand or category performance to marketing managers, sales and internal marketing staff;
• Share information on challenges and new insights within the marketing function, thereby ensuring cross-functional product and brand learning;
• Advise and liaise with internal suppliers;
• Lead Projects and develop and manage close working relationships with relevant stakeholders

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Job Description    

• The purpose of the role is to provide financial support to the business within the specific function, through the relevant analysis of information using insight and judgement. The end result is to drive the business objectives while supporting improved quality decision making. Ensuring that the internal controls and procedure are in place and highlighting areas of risk & opportunities within the function.

Required Skills     

• A CIMA/Cost and Management Accounting Degree or equivalent.
•  Experience in a FMCG environment (specifically in Dairy) or equivalent work experience would be advantageous.
•  Good analytical skills, accuracy and details orientated.
•  Computer literacy: Advanced Excel and related MS Office Packages.
•  Need to be able to work with different departments within the business.
•  Knowledge of BPCS System or similar ERP System and Reporting Tools is preferred.
•  At least 5 years post qualification experience in a financial function or management control function.
•  Strong business acumen, attention to detail and strong leadership skills required.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the reporting book for Supply Chain & Procurement (budget, monthly and weekly reporting).
•  Driving the monthly reporting results (Logistics and Procurement) through analysis of actual results and variances versus Budget and Previous year.
•  Ensure that effective internal control and procedures are in place and maintained within area of responsibility to mitigate risk to the business.
•  Ensuring that financial reporting & management reporting are aligned.
•  Working with the BI team & Analytics Manager to improve reporting.
•  Improving the reporting processes and services through simplification and developing key relationships.
•  Driving the reporting for functional budget, forecasting and actual reporting.
•  Ensure that the area of control complies with all accounting and tax requirements.
•  Participate in various business meetings to provide assistance/guidance within area.
•  Site visits and working with the operational teams to integrated financial reporting.
•  Ad-hoc financial simulations and tasks.

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our plant in Eastern Cape Port Elizabeth Plant and take on the challenge of managing our Quality department. Successful candidates need to have at least 2 - 5 years' relevant experience within a Fresh & UHT Manufacturing plant experience , must be able to demonstrate knowledge in Microbiology, Analytics, Supplier Management ,Strong people management experience, be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• Degree Qualification in either Food Science, BTech or B.Sc
• 2 years Cheese Manufacturing plant experience OR 2-5 Years UHT Manufacturing plant experience
• Experience in auditing Suppliers and Knowledge of a Supplier system
• Knowledge in Microbiology, Analytics, Supplier Management,
• Strong people management experience through building a positive and motivated staff compliment.
• Computer literacy on Microsoft Office packages is essential.
• Proximity to the Floor.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Plant Consumer and Customer complaint focus, linking Non Quality losses and cost, with process improvement. Effectively and efficiently support  the plant quality teams, aligned with Lactalis processes and procedures, to improve quality over different KPI’s.
• Support on Industrial projects, Processes, RCA activities, as well as Improvement processes, and deliver an excellent support service through effective cross functional KPI’s.
• Hygiene and Cleaning Improvement through focused validations of CIP, alignment with Lactalis practices, supporting Master Cleaning Schedules on COP, and supporting Quality, industrial and Maintenance teams with leadership and guidance.
• Support teams such as FSI, Sales, Distribution, PFS, R&D for example, with technical expertise, to achieve business goals.
• Support on the Pathogen monitoring plan, to the quality and industrial teams, with focus on cleaning and sanitising practices.

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Powder department with the main responsibilities will be operating on specialized equipment. In addition to this the successful candidate will also be responsible to disassembling and assembling powder plants for CIP process. Responsible for the separation of milk and whey and monitor separation process.   Successful candidate must have complete basic dairy course. Sound knowledge and understanding of separation and cream handling.  Must know the basic principle of CIP and sterilization. Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• A certificate/diploma in NQF 3 Dairy Primary Processing will be an advantage
• Computer literate
• To be a team player
• At least 2-3 year’s experiences within a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work shifts, overtime, on weekends and public holidays
• Basic dairy knowledge
• Must be willing to work in an extremely humid environment
• Must not be afraid of heights
• Physical strength and good health to move pallets and weighing of 25kg bags
• Willing to work in an extremely environment conditions. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Main responsibilities will be to operate on specialized equipment.
• Sampling of whey, milk, buttermilk and external whey to test on FT120 for solids, protein and fat.
• CIP of separators and Tecnal screens.
• Off load of external whey.
• CIP of Silo’s.
• Ensure product is cooled down after separation
• Pre checks on machines before start up
• Weekly inspection on evaporators.
• Testing of chemical concentration on a daily basis.
• Monitoring separation process on different machines, clarifier and milk separator, big and small.

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Boiler department with the main responsibilities will be run two boilers concurrently on a continuous basis to provide the factory steam. Successful candidates needs to have at least 3 years' relevant experiences as a qualified boiler operator. Must have experience on semi-automated boiler control systems and experience in basic boiler and stoker maintenance tasks. Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• Grade 12 or equivalent
• Must be certified as a Boiler Operator
• 3 year’s experiences as a qualified boiler operator.
• Experience on coal fired boiler and oil fired boiler.
• Good communication skills
• Basic computer skills – experience on semi-automated boiler control systems.
• Experience in basic boiler and stoker maintenance tasks.
• Good problem solving and decision making skills
• Willing to study after hours
• Willing to work shifts, long hours, overtime, weekends and public holidays
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Good problem solving skills
• Assertiveness
• The ability to work independently and under pressure
• Person must be able to work in a hot dusty & cold wet environment.
• A valid Code EB driver’s license will be advantages
• Honest and strong personal ethics
• Willing to work in an extremely environment conditions.
• Not be afraid of heights.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Operating, planning, organising and control of steam requirements for all the departments at the Bonnievale Plant.
• To ensure that combustion coal is fed to the stokers constantly and that burnt ash is removed properly.
• To ensure that there are culinary quality of steam at all the time. 
• Do safety inspections and tests every hour to ensure that the safe operation of these pressure vessels are adhere to.
• All administration tasks in the boiler house.
• Manage all day to day activities with regards to the boiler room standards which pertains to boiler safety checks, boiler efficiency control, TDS measurement and control, boiler feed water quality control, boiler fuel quality checks, cleaning of boilers and general housekeeping.
• Ensure that production departments are kept informed of any deviations to steam quality and supply
• Ensure at all times that safety procedures and operating standards are a priority and are adhered to
• Help to maintain safety and quality standards.

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Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Engineering department with the main responsibilities is to ensure that inspections and basic maintenance tasks on utilities plants and equipment. Successful candidates need to have at least 5 years' relevant experience within engineering field, FMCG environment, must be able to demonstrate sound knowledge of planned and preventative maintenance, experience on pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment and full adherence to all Safety & Health policies, procedures and legislation. Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• N3 or trade test qualified in Millwright or Mechanical trade or Electrical trade
• At least 5 years’ experience in the FMCG production environment
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to effectively meet deadlines and prioritize tasks.
• Experience on pneumatic and hydraulic systems and equipment
• Proven PLC knowledge to facilitate fault finding
• Knowledge of Drives and specialised sensors, etc.
• Knowledge of ASI valves, 24v control Top valves
• Self-motivator with good planning and organising skills
• Must be willing to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime if required
• Person must be able to work in a hot dusty, humid & cold wet environment.
• Must be able to work under pressure.
• Be able to work at heights

Experience on following:

•         Pumps – Alignment, mechanical seals, alignment, direction changing
•         Basic welding
•         Gearboxes
•         Variable speed drives

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the day to day, planned scheduled maintenance, breakdowns and shutdown maintenance.
• To ensure that an OEE of between 80% and 85% is maintained at all times.
• Complete maintenance schedules on or before required dates on the Pragma maintenance system.
• Complete preventative maintenance schedules and make use of data to improve preventative-maintenance
• Feedback on job cards and machine history to be accurate and on time
• Maintain a two-way communication with department managers and supervisors
• Provide training to machine operators in order to service machines during normal production runs
• Ensure that tools are clean and in working order
• Manage and control spares inventory and critical spares
• Adhere at all times to the quality and hygiene standards of the plant
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety regulations
• Do fault-finding on equipment and PLC systems
• Adhere to NOSA and ISO 45000 implementation