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A day in the life of a Millwright:

• Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, CDM and MDWT. 
• Interact with production, Suppliers and contracting staff.
• Coaching and mentoring of technical operators and apprentices. 
• Carry out the planned maintenance required on plant. 
• Incumbent has to be pro-active and prevent breakdowns on his/her patrols and shows initiative to continuously improve equipment performance – condition-based maintenance. 
• In both electrical and mechanical disciplines, install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment. 
• Attend to electrical and mechanical faults/breakdowns within the factory. 
• Basic troubleshooting on PLC’s and SCADA systems. 
• Programming and faultfinding on VSD’’s and soft starters.
• Programming and faultfinding on defined instrumentation and calibration. 
• Root cause analysis of repetitive faults; implement corrective measures. 
• Steer ‘Continuous Improvement’ teams to improve equipment reliability and performance 
• Maintain high standard of work.
• Ensure machine availability for production targets to be met.
• Undertakes to work shift, standby and overtime as per company requirements. 
• Electrical panels must be closed and always be locked and kept in a neat and clean condition complete with a set of built wiring diagrams. 
• Adhering to Safe Working Permit procedures at all times (e.g. confined space, working at height, hot work, LOTO etc.) 
• Ensure any dangerous conditions to be made safe immediately. 
• Ensure that during all work performed, food safety is never compromised. 
• Correct errors on electrical and mechanical drawings, update accordingly. 
• Alignment of goals to achieve NCE objectives.

What will make you successful?

• Millwright Trade Test Certificate
• Basic working knowledge of PLC’s
• 3-5 years’ experience in both electrical and mechanical disciplines.
• Preferably have a certificate of registration as an Installation Electrician
• Served Apprenticeship and qualified with a Millwright Trade Test Certificate (Electro Mechanician).

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Position Summary

• As an Assistant Brand Manager for Purina, you will play a crucial role in supporting the brand management function for Purina's pet food products. Working closely with cross-functional teams and external agencies, you will contribute to driving brand growth and achieving business objectives.
• As part of a small (seed) business unit, you will report directly to the Business Executive Officer and interact directly with regional teams.

A day in life of an Assistant Brand Manager

• Participate in the development of marketing plans, contributing to objectives, strategies, and tactics that align with the brand vision.
• Assist in the development and execution of promotional programs, events, and calendars.
• Analyze promotional programs and events to maximize effectiveness and efficiency, making ongoing recommendations for improvements.
• Track brand performance and analyze data to recommend changes and improvements based on business and competitive market analysis.
• Plan and execute digital and social strategies, collaborating with key stakeholders for alignment.
• Support product launches and marketing campaigns, coordinating with stakeholders, managing budgets, and monitoring performance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external agencies and distributors to ensure effective execution of brand initiatives and marketing campaigns.
• Manage brand assets and guidelines, maintaining consistency in brand messaging and visual identity.
• Track and analyze brand performance using key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing reports and presentations for stakeholders.
• Stay updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in brand management through attending conferences, workshops, and training sessions.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in marketing or a related field.
• At least 2+ years of professional experience, with 1 year of experience in digital marketing and digital strategy
• Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret market data and consumer insights.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills for effective collaboration and stakeholder engagement.
• Creative thinking and problem-solving abilities to develop innovative marketing strategies.
• Strong project management skills, prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines.
• Passion for pets an understanding of the pet care industry is a plus.

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A day in the life of a  Strategic Business Development Manager:             

• Develop  a clear strategy covering product portfolio, supply, route to market and sales channels to grow and develop the penetration within the assigned countries and improve the overall competitive position for the business.
• Define and set business objectives and market strategies for the total business within the market, and develop policies to evaluate and monitor performance with corrective actions.          
• Effectively lead, control and manage the Distributor, Direct selling and Sales team to achieve the set Business objectives.
• Accountably and responsibly ensure achievement of agreed sales targets/KPIs.     
• Collaborate with CDT, Key Account team , Supply Chain, Admin, Business to deliver overall business plan. Ensure Market intelligence gathering and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to all Company principles and policies including Nestle/local Trade policy, local Trade Terms, CCP, Safety and local regulations , WHO/ Local code for Infant Formulas etc.
• Develop business relationship with key Customers to ensure strategic alignment and continuously improve customer satisfaction;                                                 
• Liaise with Marketing, CDT, Customer Team and Supply Chain to drive regional Field Sales related initiatives.                                                  
• Actively Develop People through coaching and professional skills training. Ensure career & succession planning, talent management processes are in place.                                    

What will make you successful?

• More than 8 years in business operations, with at least 4 years exposure in marketing or sales, and over this period has successfully delivered on KPIs, especially top and bottom line business results Project management experience.
• Leads NESA business - Understands all sales functions i.e. CDT, Customer, Field Sales, Key Accounts.
• Has consistently demonstrated success in a number of challenging and diverse sales roles.
• Successful track record of developing people.                               
• Problem solver and working across boundaries.

Knowledge:

• Good knowledge of interrelationship of key functions and their key initiatives (Sales, CDT, Business, HR, Finance, Supply Chain, Technical and Globe & IS/IT).
• Knowledge of core Business Processes (Sales/Distribution Management, Financial Reporting, Training, HR Policies, Traceability, Quality Fundamentals, etc.
• Basic knowledge of Zone Roadmap.
• Advanced knowledge of MBS and Integrated Commercial Planning process, Market OMP.
• Nestlé Management and Leadership Principles, NiM Function.
• Functional Tools (Best Practices).
• Knowledge of Key Documents (Blueprints, Nestle on the Move, NQS etc.).
• Knowledge of Market Intelligence, Category/Channel/Shopper trends and shopper Insight into actionable ideas.
• Advanced knowledge of local laws (competition, trade union, working laws etc.).

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A day in the life of a Tanker Off Loader:

• To sample milk tankers on arrival for milk acceptance tests
• To off-load milk tankers and to cool milk
• To off-load oil tankers
• To load milk and cream tankers
• To CIP all milk and cream tankers
• To CIP all fresh milk valve groups and pipelines
• Responsible for the housekeeping and daily cleaning of the entire fresh milk reception area
• Open ice water on the milk coolers and check the temperature of the ice water
• Check that all gaskets in use are in good shape to ensure no leaks occur during off-loading
• Complete the logbook for each vehicle loaded, off-loaded and CIP cleaned.
• Preparation and monitoring of CIP chemical solution

What will make you successful?

• Matric
• Accurate recording of data
• Conducting and understanding CIP
• Physical ability to perform manual labor tasks
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to cleanliness

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A day in the life of a Hygiene Attendant:

Handling of Air Filters

• Inspect air filters in the egron and fan rooms daily and replace dirty filters with clean ones
• Clean air filter rooms daily and complete filter logbook daily

Egron Duties

• Assist process controller during starting and stopping of the spray dryer
• Assist in the dry cleaning of the plant and other equipment as per procedure
• Report any damaged equipment or abnormalities to the Team Leader
• Maintain high standard of hygiene and housekeeping in the plant
• Clean and sanitize spray dryer floors when necessary
• Replenish PPE stock for high hygiene areas

Handling of non-conforming product

• Conduct actual bagging of non-conforming product and pack them neatly on a pallet
• Keep the bagging station in a clean and neat condition

Safety and Housekeeping

• Clean spray dryer roof on second floor daily as per procedure
• Clean sieve washing room as and when necessary
• Apply safety and housekeeping in area of responsibility

General

• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Relieves the tote bin attendant and batch mixer as and when necessary
• Performs other duties assigned to him/her from time to time by his/her team leader as    required

What will make you successful?

• Understand basic Microbiology
• Understand principles of cleaning
• Understand the Nestle Hygiene code
• Physical ability to perform manual cleaning tasks
• Attention to detail and ability to follow routine procedures
• Demonstrates a strong commitment to cleanliness         

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A day in the life of a Process Controller Wet (Standardizer):

Milk offloading and reception + cream sales

• Controls all aspects of milk and transit milk reception and offloading
• Monitors and records nutritional and quality results for all fresh milk, skim milk and cream
• Responsible for cream sales – separation of milk, loading of cream and record-keeping

Batch Standardizing

• Prepare and standardize batches according to production plan
• Weighing of minor ingredients to be added
• Manages CIP of silos and ensure they are free from residues
• Manage Batch Mixers to ensure raw materials are staged and batch is prepared on time

SAP + Admin work

• Inventory management of Production Storage Area
• Accurate consumption of raw materials on SAP and milk receiving online capturing
• Complete and archive records for consumptions, standardization sheets, milk intake logbook, ICP for lab equipment, quality record monitoring
• Participate in general production activities and instructions given by superior.
• Participate in NCE, DOR, SHO and other team meetings
• Clean and maintain good condition of the equipment, floors, walls, and windows in the milk offloading, dissolving and standardization area as per hygiene requirements
• Performs other duties assigned to him/her from time to time by his/her team leader as required.

What will make you successful?

• Understand the composition of milk, basic microbiology, standardization of fresh milk, principles of evaporation, homogenization, spray drying and CIP
• Understanding and conducting root cause analyses
• Computer literacy (MS Excel and Word) and good understanding of SAP
• Conducting shift handover meetings

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A day in the life of a Batch Mixer:

• Preparation of bulk mixed product within required quality standard
• Ensure no defect materials are used for production                                                                                
• Ensure strict adherence to best operating practices and QMS                                                
• Perform regular inventory management checks
• Material staging for batch preparation
• Maintain good housekeeping in Production Staging Area and CIP of production lines                           
• Assist with factory related trials
• Able to recognize unsafe conditions and improve safety standards and maintain a safe working environment                                       
• Able to perform any reasonable duty in the event of non-production                                               

What will make you successful?

• Forklift licence
• Physical ability to perform manual labor tasks
• Basic math skills and attention to detail
• Good communication and teamwork skills

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A day in the life of an Egron Assistant :

Starting of the spray drier

• Wait for instructions from process controller to install spray nozzles
• Check the spraying quality and use the signals to communicate to the process controller

Stopping of the spray dryer

• Wait for instructions from the process controller for stopping of the spray dryer
• Dismantle the spraying nozzles and clean
• Connect the spray nozzle flexi hoses to the CIP line

Totebin duties

• Change and clean tote bins at the scales as per procedure and maintain general hygiene of the tote bin area and the 1st floor of the spray dryer
• Declare tote bins on SAP immediately after removing them from the scale
• Ensure proper handling of forklifts and batteries according to procedures

 Inline Laboratory duties

• Carry out inline laboratory tests as per procedure
• Record results in the analysis book and capture the quality results on SAP

  Housekeeping and hygiene

• Assist with dry cleaning of the tower and other spray dryer equipment
• Clean spray dryer floors, walls, windows and doors when necessary

 General

• Participate in Shift handovers
• Participate in continuous improvement activities
• Performs other duties assigned to him/her from time to time by his/her team leader as    required.

What will make you successful?

• Understand good laboratory practices
• Reach Truck or Forklift licence
• Understand the Nestle Hygiene code
• Physical ability to perform manual cleaning tasks
• Attention to detail and ability to follow routine procedures