Fresh Jobs at ESKORT

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• BCom Degree in Business, Marketing Communications, or related field is required.
• Diploma in Business, Marketing Communications, or related field is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Proven work experience (minimum of two year’s) as a Sales Representative.
• Proven track record of successfully managing customer relationships.
• Valid driver’s license is mandatory.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:

• Excellent knowledge of MS Office.
• Working knowledge of CRM systems.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• Relationship management skills and openness to feedback.
• Ability to create and deliver presentations tailored to the audience needs.
• Prioritizing, time management and organizational skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work efficiently - on own or as part of a team, in a highly pressurised environment.

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

 Customer Relationships

• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments. Establish, develop, and maintain positive business and customer relationships.
• Expedite the resolution of customer problems and complaints to maximize satisfaction.
• Complete weekly call cycles at relevant retail stores (PnP, Shoprite, Spar etc.) 10 to 15 calls per day.
• Grow and maintain a customer database by building sound relationships.
• Continuously seek new opportunities.
• Present, promote and sell products/services using solid arguments to existing and prospective customers.

Sales Targets

• Achieve agreed upon sales targets and outcomes within schedule.
• Coordinate sales effort with team members and other departments.

Monthly Reporting

• Submit monthly reports (performance and competitors in our landscape).
• Supply management with reports on customer needs, problems, interests, competitive activities, and potential for new products and services.

Other

• Attend meetings as and when required at designated locations – Manager or Customer Meetings.
• Collaborate with Clover and Vector Sales/Merchandisers etc. to drive the business performance.
• Attend trade shows and marketing events as required.

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QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree in Microbiology or other relevant qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• 5 year’s previous experience in a FMCG Production or Manufacturing environment including managing Food Safety Systems and external audits.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED

• Strong knowledge of mathematics, data analysis, and statistical methods.
• Good technical and IT skills

SKILLS REQUIRED

• Excellent communication and listening skills. Problem solving and people management skills will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS (KPA’S)

QUALITY ASSURANCE

• Constantly updating documents on new Food Safety standards, legislation, and or other requirements.
• Acting as the Company’s Food Safety Coordinator (FSSC22000) and Hygiene Officer (Meat Safety Act).
• Ensure continuous improvement on product Food Safety and product Quality.
• Setting compliance specification of raw materials and finished products regarding Micro and Chemistry looking at relevant legislation.
• Manage Internal Audit processes and do problem solving to find root causes on Quality deviations.
• Arrange Food Safety meetings and management review meetings.
• Compiling of HACCP studies, process flow and processing procedures.
• Decide for external audit and ensure requirements are met during audit.
• Ensure that customer complaints are attended to, action is taken, and feedback is given to management.

QUALITY CONTROLLER

• Managing all Quality and Laboratory staff inclluding but not limited to discipline in the workplace, time keeping and ensuring all personal hygiene checks are done before production begins.
• Ensure staff follow Company SOP’s and policies.
• Communicate to staff in morning meetings regarding issues brought to your attention during your meetings (for example customer complaints, production focus areas).
• To ensure that all staff are productive at all time.

LABORATORY

• Design of documents, procedures and reports for the Laboratory as and when required.
• Managing budgets.
• Ordering of lab consumables.
• Lab results verification.
• Ensure tat area is working to recognized standard.
• Ensure proficiency testing is done and logging and analysing of proficiency.
• Typing COA’s as requested.
• Make sure that product tested are tested according to the sampling plan.
• Make sure that COA’s are available for export audits.

IMPLEMENT AND MAINTAIN 5S AND QUANTUM LEAN METHODS

• To be discussed in morning meetings.
• Ensure all your boards are updated.
• Ensure suggestions are submitted.
• Hold fishbowl meetings and small group activities, etc

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Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist and supervise the staff during the preparation of emulsion for forming.
• Operate meat processing equipment such as former, fryer, Gyro and flow wrapper packaging machine.
• Monitor production lines to ensure the smooth flow of meat products.
• Identify and report any equipment malfunctions or safety hazards to the Maintenance department.
• Package and label meat products according to quality standards and customer specifications, whilst ensuring accuracy and consistency.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation standards in the production area, including regular cleaning of equipment, work surfaces, and storage areas.
• Follow food safety regulations and hygiene practices to prevent contamination and ensure product quality and safety.
• Assist in inventory management tasks, including receiving, storing, and rotating raw materials and finished products.
• Work collaboratively with staff members to achieve production targets and deadlines.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including safety protocols, attendance, and punctuality.
• Participate in training programs and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance job skills and knowledge.
• Provide daily shift reports to the Production Manager.

Qualification

• National Diploma or Certificate in Production and Operation Management.

Experience

• 3-5 years experience in a supervisory capacity within the meat processing or food manufacturing industry.

Knowledge and Skills

• Knowledge and understanding of forming multi head weigher and flow wrap packing system.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
• Basic math skills for measuring and weighing ingredients and products.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately.
• Good communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks as required.
• Flexibility to work shifts and overtime as and when required.
• Commitment to maintaining a safe and hygienic work environment.
• Basic Knowledge of HACCP.
• Food safety and good manufacturing practices.
• Knowledge of FSSC22000.
• Basic knowledge of Quantum lean, Shopware and Meat Matrix.