Current Vacancies at RPO Recruitment

Responsibilities

• Ensure all estimates are accurately and timeously responded to within the stipulated timeframe as per the Estimates Policies and Procedures
• Contact all clients quoted on a daily basis, following up and reporting on opportunities.
• Preparation of accurate estimates for customers offering the best possible logistics solutions.
• Maintain rate records and database.
• Communicate in a friendly and efficient way with clients to ensure service satisfaction.
• Ensure all completed estimates are stored as backup on the Z-Drive.
• Report on monthly statistical information
• Assess all enquires and determine which enquiries are timewasters and benchmarks, therefore balancing the workload according to the opportunity assessed.

Requirements

• Must be a Freight Forwarding Estimator (Sea, Air and Road)
• Cargo Wise experience beneficial
• Relevant Certificate in Freight, Forwarding, etc.
• Advanced Excel: including basic formulas.
• Minimum 2 years of experience within the freight industry.
• Advantageous: Operations experience.

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Responsibilities

• Ensure all operations are carried on in an appropriate, cost-effective way
• Improve operational management systems, processes and best practices
• Purchase materials, plan inventory and oversee warehouse efficiency
• Help the organization’s processes remain legally compliant
• Formulate strategic and operational objectives
• Examine financial data and use them to improve profitability
• Manage budgets and forecasts
• Perform quality controls and monitor production KPIs
• Recruit, train and supervise staff
• Find ways to increase quality of customer service

Requirements

• Proven work experience as Operations Manager or similar role
• Knowledge of organizational effectiveness and operations management
• Familiarity with business and financial principles
• Excellent communication skills
• Leadership ability
• Outstanding organisational skills
• Degree in Business, Operations Management or related field
• Experience budgeting and forecasting

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Responsibilities

• Define, design and implement a creative visual merchandising strategy
• Create appealing and eye-catching visual displays that lead the customer through the entire store
• Produce window displays, signs, interior displays, floor plans and special promotions displays
• Identify key messages and set a clear image of the result
• Come up with, revise and present design ideas with assistant merchandisers
• Act in alignment with the organization’s culture, products, image and target market
• Monitor costs and work within budget
• Oversee the production and brief staff on arranging displays
• Change displays to promote new product launches and reflect festive or seasonal themes
• Liaise with suppliers and source elements
• Research lifestyle, demographics and design trends

Requirements:

• 3+ Years of proven work experience as a Visual Merchandiser or Visual Manager
• Demonstrable visual design skills with a strong retail merchandising portfolio
• Solid experience in field visual merchandising, including window displays, signs, interior displays and space utilisation
• Knowledge of current visual merchandising trends and best practices
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Creative and innovative thinker
• Ability to analyze sales merchandising reports and survey results
• BS degree in visual merchandising, fashion merchandising, exhibition design, visual communications or similar

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Responsibilities

• Advise and assist retailers with retail growth, profitability, and cash flow.
• Liaise with and assist retailers with store openings and re-launches.
• Analysing and accurately interpreting store performance statistics and benchmarks to identify root causes of poor financial performance and develop action plans to improve.
• Performing store audits through structured store visits and the provision of written reports
• Financial management – compile budgets in line with business strategy and growth plans.
• Manage risk in potential bad debt.
• Engage with location-specific suppliers and service providers to facilitate growth and resolution
• Perform the role of a liaison for the Western Cape Distribution Centre across various functions of Logistics, Marketing, IT and Operations
• Identify service delivery obstacles and challenges and provide recommendations

Requirements

• Good business acumen and operational financial skills.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Must be willing to travel extensively.
• Bachelor of Commerce in Supply Chain, Business Management, Operations Management or any Finance or Business-related tertiary qualification.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• Retail management experience preferably at the management level.
• Knowledge of FMCG is essential.
• High energy levels with a high-stress tolerance.
• Good interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

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Responsibilities:

• Establishes seasonal demand and procurement plans
• Establishes optimal stock assortments per branch
• Participates in Category specific product development initiatives
• Serves as the company’s central point of contact for suppliers
• Identifies and drives opportunities to rationalize products and to reduce complexity
• Purchases products based on demand plans as well as abnormal demand requirements from branches
• Assesses supply and quality risks and evaluates supplier capacity and capability to ensure supplier selection supports the execution of the Category strategy
• Negotiates ad hoc purchase prices and term deals with suppliers
• Resolves pricing discrepancies and claims with suppliers
• Monitors and evaluates supplier performance to drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Proactively identifies and communicates Category specific supply constraints to the business to be prepared for and to minimize supply disruptions
• Continuously screens the Category supply market to identify sourcing optimization opportunities
• Develops and maintains sound supplier relationships
• Collaborates with both internal and external key stakeholders to form a consolidated view of customer and business requirements relating to the Category Digital Transformation
• Records and maintains accurate purchase price files in the ERP system

Requirements:

• B Degree (Procurement)
• 2 years retail procurement specific experience
• Specialization in procurement & data analytics would be an advantage
• A strong category specific background and product knowledge with a keen interest to learn procurement will be considered
• Advanced MS Office Excel skills required
• Own transport and a valid driver’s license are required as candidates must be prepared to travel for work purposes
• Must be willing to work long hours during peak times

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Minimum Qualification

• Qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Qualified Electrician
• Qualified Millwright
• A diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering would be advantages

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2-5 years of previous Blow moulding process experience is required.
• Proficient skills in reading, writing, and arithmetic are necessary.
• Strong mechanical abilities & knowledge- preferably in the Plastics Industry, with experience in Blow Moulding
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills; very detail-oriented
• Excellent troubleshooting skills
• Excellent computer skills
• Strong communication skills interacting with all levels of a company’s hierarchy.
• General experience in control systems, and/or equivalent hydraulic, electrical, or mechanical experience
• Troubleshooting attitude and focus on correct working practices.
• Knowledge of PLC controls and in industrial automated systems
• Your initiative, team spirit, and time management abilities enable you to deal with multiple priorities in a timely and proactive manner.
• Some experience in field service and blow moulding would be considered an asset.
• Additional language skills would be considered an asset.

Key attributes

• Understand the importance of Safety in the workplace
• Ability to travel locally and internationally for up to three months away
• Knowledge of Injection and plastic moulding
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals
• Ability to fault find using various techniques, to achieve systemic methods of problem-solving
• Attention to detail, ability to focus and resolve various problems
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
• Work well as part of a team, willing to learn and share knowledge.
• Ability to self-manage and manage small teams during planned work.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems.
• Ability to write technical reports and compile audits- Detailed and accurate.
• Have the ability to be an ambassador for your company and promote the company’s products.
• The Ability to handle conflict in a professional way.
• Traveling regularly to our customers, nationally and Internationally (up to 75% travel), you will be responsible for troubleshooting issues, and installing, or upgrading all products.
• You will help our customers optimize their operations with onsite training and follow-up visits
• You will be responsible for the execution and follow-up of your customer visits, creating detailed reports and offering advice to promote products and services
• You should be a self-starter that understands the importance of customer satisfaction and can be an ambassador for our strong core values

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• Training (Red seal Trade Test Olifantsfontein)
• Qualified Mechanical Fitter
• Mechanical Fitter and turner
• or Millwright

Experience

• Exposure/Knowledge of various filling machines and associated machines
• Carbonated Soft Drinks
• Oil Filling Machines
• Water filling machines
• Hot Liquid filling machine
• Blending/ Mixing machines
• CIP Systems

Key attributes

• Understand the importance of Safety in the workplace
• Ability to travel locally and internationally for up to three months away
• Knowledge of Filling systems and Packaging lines
• Knowledge of liquid handling
• Ability to read technical drawings and manuals
• Ability to fault find using various techniques, to achieve systemic methods of problem-solving
• Attention to detail, ability to focus and resolve various problems
• Ability to communicate at all levels of the business
• Work well as part of a team, willing to learn and share knowledge.
• Ability to self-manage and manage small teams during planned work.
• Knowledge of maintenance systems.
• Ability to write technical reports and compile audits- Detailed and accurate.
• Have the ability to be an ambassador for your company and promote the company’s products.
• The Ability to handle conflict in a professional way.

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Requirements

• N3 or Grade 12
• Trade Test: Millwright (non-negotiable)

Minimum Work experience: 

• 5 years on the job Electrical And Mechanical experience
• 3 years of experience in a Production / Animal Feeds environment is essential

Key Performance Areas: 

• Perform Plant maintenance: Electrical and Mechanical.
• Perform inspections and breakdown repairs on production machinery/equipment.
• Perform preventative maintenance of machinery, equipment, and buildings
• Performing tasks as per reasonable instruction from Engineering Foreman.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety policies.

Technical knowledge:

• Mechanical and Electrical inclined
• Problem-solving
• Crisis management

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Role Description – Key Performance Areas (KPAs)

• Process Management – The PM will implement procedures and processes (best practices) in manufacturing and assembly that will be measurable and transparent. The PM will manage the conformance of all factory staff to agreed operating procedures.
• Accuracy – The PM is required to feed and process operational data onto a real-time, web-based ERP management system where all the metrics of the production processes, Bills of Materials, and inventory is contained and managed. A high level of accuracy and strong metric conversion abilities is required to execute the production plan. The complexity factor in this plant is challenging and requires a very analytical approach to meeting targets.
• Pre-production – The PM will ensure that all components for the manufacturing process are always prepared and timeously ready for production. This includes the availability of labour, raw materials, packaging, moulds, and time.
• Planning The PM will demonstrate the ability to logically apply and allocate resources to deliver planned outcomes and meet quality objectives. The PM will demonstrate a progressive and proactive approach to achieving company and production deadlines.
• Quality – The PM will continuously implement and adjust processes to ensure that quality standards are met and conformed to by all plant operators.
• Leadership – The PM understands the dynamics of a variably skilled factory environment and has the emotional intelligence, experience, and skills to motivate and empower staff.
• Teamwork – The PM is a strong team player who develops positive cross-functional relationships with other team members that supports a positive working environment
• Communication – The PM is required to operate in a transparent and inclusive manner with staff and other business functions to ensure that important and proactive operational information is shared in a transparent and clear fashion.
• Health & Safety – The PM will enforce and maintain the adherence of all staff to the H&S protocols and statutory requirements.

Requirements:

• Tertiary or related qualification in production and/or operations.
• Minimum of 5 years of working experience in production and operations.
• Proven track record of training employees in productivity and safety.
• Ability to coach and mentor employees on a one-to-one basis or as a group.
• Excellent project management skills and technical/mechanical insight
• Working experience with ERP or IMS management systems
• Experience with Inventory management processes and stock control
• A South African citizen with no criminal record in possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Fluency in both English and Afrikaans
• Preference will be given to applicants who come from the plastics industry but this is not a pre-requisite.

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RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assemble, install, test, and maintain any mechanical and electrical equipment
• Maintain and repair plant and equipment to ensure optimal reliability and availability
• Conduct fault-finding and analysis of machine conditions and failures
• Perform root cause analysis on processing equipment
• Optimize machines with proactive approach to continuous improvement
• Perform root cause analysis on steam, refrigeration, and water equipment
• Provide technical and specialist support to the maintenance and production team
• Conduct ad-hoc activities
• Inspect and test equipment as per the prescribed ELKE schedule
• Complete job cards and update records
• Increase machine availability
• Do modifications
• Ensure that all process control software is backed up and kept up to date
• Participate in Way Better teams

REQUIREMENTS:

• Trade-tested millwright
• National Diploma
• Technical experience: pumps, motors, filling and packaging machines, conveyors
• 3+ yrs experience in applying technical concepts in a food Manufacturing plant
• Willing to work in extreme conditions
• Willing to work in confined spaces