THE JOB AT A GLANCE:
As a Brand Manager you will report into a Marketing Manager or Marketing Director. You develop and execute brand plans while trying to achieve sustainable, profitable growth for your brand / business unit holistically including non-consumer facing projects which could unlock profitability. You will achieve this by leveraging consumer and shopper insights to craft brand plans/business plans that consumers love, and by executing compelling brand plans that are delivered through exceptional brand experiences in terms of innovation, communication and activation. On a daily basis this involves articulating and delivering the full marketing mix for your brand, and commercially viable plans for your business unit. You will work with the Marketing centres of excellence, leveraging their expertise to optimise pricing, promotions, product innovation, packaging and marketing mix. In addition, you will work cross-functionally to demonstrate team leadership and buy-in for your brand/business plans.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:
Key Attributes and Competencies
- Consumer obsession and insights-driven – a thirst for understanding how consumers operate within your category/business and use that to drive strategy and decision making
- Strategic savviness and commercial acumen – the ability to craft and shape a plan to grow your category/ business unit , drive its execution, and understand the trade offs involved in pulling various levers for profitable growth
- Demonstrate Strategic Thinking including analytical skills which translates data into actionable insights
- Route to market appreciation – a robust understanding of both modern and general trade. In addition an appreciation of shopper insights.
Ways of working:
- Agility
- Adaptability
- Flexibility
- Resilience
- Speed of delivery
- holistic business management e.g. byproducts/VAT-free; in addition we work Agile based on workload i.e. working across King Food and Jungle
Working within complex environments
- Ability to manage complexity/juggle balls
- Making complex matters simple
Leadership
- Leads self by consistently identifying development opportunities through coaching feedback
- Leads others through ongoing coaching and mentoring
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Translate consumer insights and analysis of key issues and opportunities into
clear & compelling brand/ business plans - detailing execution of Category Strategy, Pricing & Channel Strategy, Promotions Plan and Innovation Plan to deliver agreed growth agenda (volume, value, profit)
- Identify, define, develop, deliver & track insight-driven innovation and renovation that is accretive to the brand and category (volume, value, profit). This includes defining the product & packaging solution, for customer team the trade solution, and for consumers compelling communication. In addition, you will resolve commercial needs of the business by leveraging commercial acumen that speaks to the total P&L.
- Partner with the Consumer Insights team to generate brand-relevant insights from all touch-points; including market & internal analytics, competitive intelligence, consumer behaviour, trend data and other appropriate sources
- Lead creative agency through the Communication Strategy process for your
brand(s), culminating in the deliver of a Communication Strategy sign off and campaign judging and sign off of above-the-line and below-the-line campaigns vs the agreed brand blueprint
- Ensure key day-to-day Brand Management tasks are executed fully and to a high level of quality including S&OP forecasting, media planning, customer promotion tracking, Marketing Investment spend and management, quality tracking, brand health and share tracking and range management
QUALIFICATIONS
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative consumer goods propositions based on rich consumer insights
- 2+ years brand and marketing experience with a proven track record of working across functions to deliver marketing excellence and brand growth
- BBusSc/BCom preferable
- Commercial acumen
- Project Management – demonstrated ability to manage project/s from conception to in-market execution and ROI assessment
WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON
- Total P&L (Volume, Value EBIT)
- Brand(s) growth
- Marketing ROI:
- Promotional ROI
- Innovation ROI
- Brand health
- Campaign deliverables (reach/engagement etc)
- Market share (%)
- Team development and feedback
- Effective Team leadership resulting in a cohesive team culture
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THE JOB AT A GLANCE
As a Brand Manager you will report into a Marketing Manager. You execute brand plans while trying to achieve sustainable, profitable growth for your brand. You will achieve this by leveraging consumer and shopper insights to craft brand/s that consumers love, and by executing compelling brand plans that are delivered through exceptional brand experiences in terms of innovation, communication and activation. On a daily basis this involves articulating and delivering the full marketing mix for your brand. You will work with the Marketing centres of excellence, leveraging their expertise to optimise pricing, promotions, product innovation, packaging and marketing mix.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Translate marketing insights and analysis of key issues and opportunities into clear & compelling Brand Plans - detailing execution of Category Strategy, Pricing & Channel Strategy, Promotions Plan and Innovation Plan to deliver agreed.
growth agenda (volume, value, profit)
- Identify, define, develop, deliver & track insight-driven innovation and renovation that is accretive to the brand and category (volume, value, profit). This includes defining the product & packaging solution, for customer team the trade solution, and for consumers compelling communication.
- Partner with the Consumer Insights team to generate brand-relevant insights from all touchpoints; including market & internal analytics, competitive intelligence, consumer behaviour, trend data and other appropriate sources.
- Lead creative agency through the Communication Strategy process for your
brand(s), culminating in the deliver of a Communication Strategy sign off and campaign judging and sign off of above-the-line and below-the-line campaigns vs the agreed brand blueprint.
- Ensure key day-to-day Brand Management tasks are executed fully and to a high level of quality including S&OP forecasting, media planning, customer promotion tracking, Marketing Investment spend and management, quality tracking, brand health and share tracking and range management.
WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON
- Brand(s) growth
- Marketing ROI
- Brand health
- Market share (%)
- Net Sales volume and value growth
- Brand profit / Gross margin
- Weighted / numeric distribution
- Team development and feedback
- Environment created
- Promotion performance
- Innovation performance
- Strategic insight
QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Key attributes and competencies
- Well-rounded consumer goods experience – spanning Marketing and preferably Customer roles
- Consumer obsession and insights-driven – a thirst for understanding how consumers operate within your category and use that to drive strategy and decision making
- Strategic savviness and financial acumen – with the ability to shape a plan to grow your category, drive its execution, and understand the trade offs involved in pulling various levers
- Route to market know how – a robust understanding of both modern and general trade
Experience
- 2+ years brand and marketing experience with a proven track record of working across functions to deliver marketing excellence and brand growth
- BBusSc/BCom preferable
- Proven record of successful brand development and Idea to Market strategies
- Demonstrated ability to develop innovative consumer goods propositions based on rich consumer insights
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THE JOB AT A GLANCE
This position will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing machinery and equipment. This will involve conducting regular maintenance, troubleshooting any issues that arise, and performing repairs as necessary.
RESPONSIBILITIES
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Maintenance of machines, e.g. (conveyors, shakers, elevators, graders, mono & centrifugal pumps, pipelines, water reticulation equipment, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment etc.)
- Lubrication of machines and equipment
- Manufacturing and installation of equipment
- Daily condition monitoring of machines & equipment
- Assisting operators during change-over
- Use the Maintenance Management System
QUALIFICATIONS
WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Required Prior Learning
- Qualified and trade tested artisan (Fitter & Turner)
- ± 3 years FMCG manufacturing experience
- Knowledge and experience of fruit canning machinery would be advantageous.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of conveyors, shakers, elevators, graders, palletisers, mono & centrifugal pumps, pipelines, water reticulation equipment, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment
- Practical knowledge and experience of lathe work (turning), welding (arc, argon, gas, brazing & soldering) and cutting
- Computer literacy (MS Office)
- Practical knowledge and experience of a Maintenance Management System, e.g. Pragma or DMS would be advantageous
Required competencies, skills and knowledge
- Must be prepared to work overtime and shifts
- Able to work in a team
- Ability to work under pressure
- Problem solving abilities and fault finding
- Attentive to detail, innovative and quality orientated
- Knowledge of Continuous Improvement programs i.e MECP would be advantageous.
- Able to function independently
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JOB DESCRIPTION
What is the primary purpose of your job?
- To manage the units' packing efficiencies, people productivity, and overall capacity of the packing facility to ensure optimum performance of packing equipment, service levels and working capital. Packing Manager to have key exposure to Maintenance Systems, OEE, Breakdowns and pro-active maintenance, Capex motivations, Budget Control, Procurement of packaging and consumables and MRP.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Key outputs of your Job
Asset Management
What are the success measures of your job?
- Achieve Overall Equipment Efficiencies of > 85%;
- Effective maintenance plan in place;
- Spares availability for machines and equipment to operate at design capacity and targeted efficiencies;
- Successful motivation and implementation of projects within budget.
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Co-ordinate machine availability and effective use of resources including Labour and ensure sufficient packaging materials are available;
- Proactive approach to Repairs and Maintenance programmes (PRAGMA);
- Budgeting, motivation and implementation of Capital Expenditure projects;
- Budget, motivate and implement Major Repairs and Maintenance projects;
- Assist in compilation of post installation review;
- Control departmental critical spares;
- Develop, budget and implement departmental 5 year facilities plan
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Identify potential departmental improvements and prioritise the same;
- Decide on how best to implement;
- Evaluate equipment and service suppliers and decide on best provider to be utilised based on business requirements;
- Application of in depth knowledge of packing, sealing, labelling and palletising equipment and processes to compare Major Repairs & Maintenance versus CAPEX replacement;
- Determine and maintain critical spares list.
Inventory Management
What are the success measures of your job?
- Packing material is controlled within allowable variances;
- Packing material is planned according annual forecast;
- Minimal packing material write-offs;
- Finished product stock variance within agreed tolerance
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Supervise weekly stock counts and investigate variances and take corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence;
- Ensure quality compliance of in-coming packing material;
- Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained;
- Daily balancing of stock transfers with distribution;
- Daily balancing of finished product stock reconciliation;
- Ensuring variance between BOM and actual<=1%
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Decides on order quantity based on forecast, supplier availability and lead time
Financial Supervision
What are the success measures of your job?
- Stock holding as per minimum ordering levels;
- Expense control within or below approved budget
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Overtime reduction to improve on budget availability;
- Control seasonal contract labour to improve on budget availability;
- BOM review quarterly;
- Prepare and manage annual production budget from zero base;
- Implement and manage all expenditure on a daily basis;
- Identify reputable suppliers for the supply of spares and services;
- Application of stores control and procurement SoP’s as per company requirements;
- Operational decision making as necessary to alter programs when time or budget limitations are reached;
- Maximise on production efficiencies;
- Minimise product rejects;
- Identify, implement and report on Continuous Improvement projects and achieve savings
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Overtime and contract labour planning in order to achieve required output at the lowest cost
Quality Assurance
What are the success measures of your job?
- Application of good Manufacturing Practices;
- Statistical weight control;
- Food Safety;
- Legislation;
- Decrease in Customer complaints;
- Application of good Manufacturing Practices;
- Statistical Quality Control;
- Compliance to Legislation;
- Decrease in Customer complaints;
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Storage control, Housekeeping and Cleaning Procedures, Personal Hygiene, Sanitation and Plant Maintenance;
- Compliance to quality specifications;
- Maintenance of ISO 22000 / HACCP programs;
- Compliance to Consumer Protection Act and Trade and Metrology Act;
- Preparation and completion of annual finished product bin, conveying systems and hopper cleaning and fumigation program
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Initiate effective corrective action in the most efficient manner
Staff leadership and Teamwork
What are the success measures of your job?
- Minimal workplace disruption
- Positive teamwork
- High morale
- Low staff turnover & absenteeism
- Team goals and core values communicated and owned by team members
- Operational Improvement Management departmental score > 3.5
- 20 Keys departmental score > 3.0
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Identifies people potential
- Appointment of candidates with the prerequisite capabilities, qualifications, experience and potential.
- Implementation of Workplace Improvement (20 Keys) and Operational Improvement Management (InvoComs) initiatives.
- Staff are developed to effectively deal with latest technology, legislation, systems and work practices
- Maintains channels of communication between (discipline) function and other function
- Maintains close liaison with other disciplines at operations to ensure integrated decision making
- Encourages the sharing of knowledge and ideas amongst own and other teams
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Identify the abilities of team members and decide which are best used to the benefit of the company.
- Decide on the relevant coaching and training interventions which will enhance the leadership abilities of the team leaders.
- Train and lead the team as well as provide discipline and performance feedback.
- Schedule workload to meet priorities and targets.
Health and Safety / RISK / Environmental
What are the success measures of your job?
- Compliance to Safety, Health, Environment and Risk standards
- Accident/incidents are minimized
- High safety ratings achieved;
- Implement and adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
- Target zero Disabling Injuries;
- Sustainability: Efficient use of Utilities & Minimise waste
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Implement corrective actions on audit outcomes
- Attend and participate in Safety meetings;
- All new equipment, machinery and installations to be inspected and signed off
- Ensure legal compliance by signing off all registers
- Ensure all corrective actions are implemented.
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Rank improvements according to priority. Initiate corrective action in the most efficient manner.
Corporate Governance
What are the success measures of your job?
- Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures;
- Adds to the value of the company and is also beneficial for all stakeholders in the long term.
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Tenders, comparative quotations, Requests for Resolution, Third Party Service Provider contracts;
- Work within a set of systems, principles and processes by which the company is governed.
- Adherence to all company Policies and Procedures
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Ensures that costs are within budget availability.
Functional / Operational
What are the success measures of your job?
- Daily production requirements are met
- Machines availability to achieve targets
- Labour co-ordination in line with Customer / Operational requirements
What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?
- Ensuring that machines are operated at the design capacity and report any deviations;
- Executing of daily planning;
- Resource allocation;
- Tracking of daily machine running hours;
- Generate various reports based on daily activities;
- Compliance to Trade and Metrology Act.
What are the most complex decisions that you take?
- Decides on machine Change-over versus customer requirements;
- Delegating tasks to employees and ensuring the plan is executed correctly and on time
QUALIFICATIONS
Qualifications & Requirements
- A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience on packing or bottling line.
- Matric with exemption
- N4 mechanical and Electrical
- Diploma in Production management
- Milling Qualifications
Requirements, Competence and Skills required by the position
- Assertive and diplomatic
- 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
- Sound analytical and decision-making skills
- Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
- Be stress tolerant
- Proficient in using office software systems and related programs
Working Conditions
- Stressful
- Complex
- Non routine
- Long and irregular hours
- Legal responsibilities
- After hours availability
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