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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, Shift Supervisor within the baking business unit.
• The suitable candidate will be required to manage the operations of the production function so as to ensure products are manufactured correctly, cost effectively, on time and in full and in accordance with the quality standards, whilst maximizing plant efficiencies and adhering to systemic processes. Manage and control staff. Is accountable for the whole shift.
• This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Production Manager.
• This role is a Permanent role.

Minimum Requirements    
Education / Qualifications:

• Matric or equivalent NQF4
• SA Chamber of Baking Certificate

Experience:

• 3+ years manufacturing supervisory experience.
• 2+ years perishable food manufacture and FMCG.

Skills/Knowledge

• Practical knowledge of ERP system
• Full understanding of FSMS and OHS systems
• Good computer literacy, especially Excel

Duties & Responsibilities    
Shift start up

• Check that work orders are created based on production plan with production admin
• Check all machinery for cleanliness and ensure in good working order
• Validate that a pre-run on critical points were done with maintenance staff
• Validate right number of staff at the right time for the shift according to base staffing
• Create and communicate production plan with the production team leaders and production admin
• Conduct regular staff meetings and complete meeting registers
• Conduct daily meeting with Maintenance Supervisor

During shift

• Verify stock that is issued from stores.
• Sample finished product to check for quality, consistency, weight, volume and defects and take corrective action
• Ensure temperature checks conducted every 60 minutes throughout the baking process
• Validate all departments are following their related processes and if not, take corrective action
• Quality check in each department in accordance with Total Quality Management system
• Validate hourly targets are adhered to.
• Validate all documentation related to production is completed in full and compile and submit reports
• Ensure shift performance is reported on hourly (Mixing and slicing)
• Validate that yield standards are met hourly and any discrepancies can be quantified and justified.
• Ensure damage bread recording is accurate and reasons for damages given and ensure transferred to dispatch.
• Corrective actions for damages/yields/conversions to be documented and actioned
• Provide detailed handover report to next shift supervisor and maintenance and sign off
• Ensure a detailed breakdown report of the shift is recorded by Maintenance and Production Admin
• Ensure production team leader reports and checks are accurate and complete and take corrective action when necessary

Food Safety and Quality

• Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures.
• Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer.
• Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants
• Ensure the product produced is free from all contaminants by ensuring staff adhere to all GMP and food safety requirements
• Ensure that product produced has met all quality parameters.

General

• Review of previous Ds and Ns production run with Production Co-ordinator
• Timeously report any maintenance related issues which will affect the operation in the bakery
• Complete job cards for all maintenance work related to faulty equipment and machinery
• Report on problems, accidents or breakdowns
• Ensure clean as you work policy is maintained and monitored at all times
• Review recording documents per department.

People Management

• Be aware of staffing requirement per shift and per team. Conduct daily headcount
• Ensure compliance with BCEA in terms of working hours
• Monitor and manage staff overtime
• Arrange for replacement staff through the labour broker when short of staff
• Control of tea and lunch breaks to ensure shift is fully covered
• Identify training needs of staff and feedback to Manager/Co-ordinator
• Conduct on the job training
• Cross-train and rotate staff in department. Multi skill program
• Take disciplinary action when required
• Overtime to be reported and request for approval from Manufacturing Manager
• Issue pass out to staff
• Validate registers daily per shift
• Daily edits on Time and Attendance system
• Conduct performance reviews formally twice a year and informally, on a regular basis
• Monitor staff performance ensuring full productivity

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS, we are driven by a purpose that goes beyond business. Our commitment to “We Grow What Matters” reflects our dedication to nourishing lives, communities, and the future. As a leading player in the Food Manufacturing Industry, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality products and making a positive impact. As we continue to grow, we are seeking a talented and motivated individual to join our team as a Sales Administrator.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Relevant Administration Diploma/Certificate 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Input pricing into the system 
• Capture, load and input deals into system 
• Submit weekly pre-pricing to all relevant call centres on weekly basis
• Manage and collate price changes and deals, and implement into the system
• Maintain electronicc and paper-based customer records and information
• Verify pricing discounts with relevant account manager and implement 
• Ensure that all claims are updated and submitted timeously to relevant parties
• Follow-up with customers on outstanding invalid claims 
• Ensure that all outstanding claims are signed off and submitted for payments 
• Clear claims from system within 60 days
• Co-ordinate, plan and prepare for all meetings and presentations
• Complete reconciliation statements for designed managers
• Track and capture team expenditure into the system 
• Manage and maintain SKU works library to ensure images are up to date 
• Ensure all new product listings are inputted into the system 
• Prepare sales and promotional documentation for management meetings 
• Monitor customer montlhy tracking reports
• Assist with procurement order placements for various requrements

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and work collectively as a team to achieve our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!
• RCL FOODS is searching for a Maintenance Foreman to join our Engineering team at our Speciality Business Unit based in Centurion. The role will be reporting to the Engineering Manager. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade Tested in Millwright or Electrical Engineering, with minimum N4.
• Requirement of 8 years trade experience of which at least 3 years in a supervisory category.
• Excellent understanding of mechanical, refrigeration, and electrical engineering.
• Exchange information in a clear and concise manner (both written and verbal) to senior staff and subordinates.
• Will be required to work overtime and weekend when requested
• Excellent leadership skills
• Thorough understanding of the Labour Relations Act.
• Constantly looking and finding ways to improve plant efficiency and effectiveness.
• Regularly reviews and monitors progress, taking action to reschedule and re-prioritise (must be able to “think on his feet”).
• Understand the full implications of potential problems and minimize their impact.
• Recommend solutions based on rigorous and sound information research.
• Dedication and Loyalty to the company
• Highly skilled in PLC's

Duties & Responsibilities    
Operational Engineering Management

• Drive the daily/weekly maintenance planning process for the plant – prioritizing, scheduling and allocation of tasks to the different disciplines of the engineering department, with the assistance of the planner.
• Responsible for health and safety with regards to all equipment and plant to ensure a safe environment to operate and work on for all staff.
• Maintain the integrity of the engineering team and carry out corrective action if and when required.
• Ensure that the required focus is given to all audit requirements and findings.
• Management of the day to day activities and outputs of each discipline of the engineering department.
• Maintain discipline and standards in the area of responsibility.

Maintenance

• Drive sustainable maintenance practices throughout the plant.
• Manage maintenance team and ensure that planned maintenance programmes are implemented to enable optimal asset utilization.
• Ensure that maintenance practices and procurement processes are aligned to business standards Management of all planned maintenance, preventative schedules, work requests and breakdowns, with support from a planner and Shift Fitters.
• Ensure that all are working according to safety regulations and ensure the enforcement of food safety requirements.
• Be available on call out and work on weekends or when necessary to ensure optimal performance of the team and effective maintenance of equipment.
• Ensure that the Planner develops a work schedule for all activities to be performed.
• Organizes meetings with engineering staff and prepares inspection reports.
• Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.
• Determines material, equipment, and supplies to be used.
• Plan and manage weekend maintenance tasks and projects against budget.
• Coordinates daily activities of engineering personnel.
• Ensures the neatness of the buildings and premises.
• Coordinates and manage, inspects, repairs and maintains all plant and equipment and grounds. Plan and manage leave roster of engineering staff.

Repairs and Renovations

• Coordinates renovations of existing facilities and the construction of new facilities.
• Coordinates and inspects major contract work on the electrical, refrigeration, mechanical and plumbing, and other related systems.
• Ensures that the building has adequate heating, lighting, and ventilation and that it is properly cleaned, maintained and in good working condition.

Provide Leadership

• Leads a team of artisans towards meeting the plant engineering strategy and targets – through regular communication and utilization of a full organizational talent management toolset.
• Deliver on agreed succession plans and develop the generation of leaders and specialists, overseeing engineering development programmes and on the job training.
• Manage employee relations and team climate to ensure optimal turnover and retention levels are maintained.
• Drives Employment Equity within the plant engineering team to ensure that diversity is achieved at all levels and that statutory targets and requirements are met.
• Champions training and development of the team utilizing available training opportunities, apprenticeships and on the job training.
• Contribute to the development of new training solutions in collaboration with regional training specialists.
• Conduct regular performance appraisals with subordinates and ensure that the process is cascaded throughout the engineering team.
• Develops and manages high-performance multi-disciplinary teams in order to solve problems within engineering proactively.
• Conducts daily operational meetings and ensures that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.
• Maintain the integrity of the engineering team and carry out corrective action if and when required.
• Management of the artisan and labour force with regards to HR and IR issues.
• Train and mentor, his team to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Management of Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ)
• Guides the engineering team to ensure that all legislative standards are achieved, and timeous action is taken where required to ensure that there are no areas of noncompliance.
• Follows up on requirements for compliance ensuring that it is continuously maintained and adhered to Measure and manage
• sustainability practices within area of responsibility.
• Suggest amendments to policies and practices within the operational area of responsibility with the processing engineering manager to
• Ensure that these are kept up to date and are aligned with company objectives and standards.
• Ensure that and documentation required within the Total Quality Management system, is maintained and applied consistently throughout the area of responsibility and any policy and procedure training required highlighted in the training needs analysis and action appropriately.

Safety and Security

• Ensures engineering staff follow safety rules and regulations as per the organization’s safety plan.
• Ensure that security access points to the premises and the BMS system are in good working condition Reporting theft and dangers on the premises.
• Ensures safety equipment is in good working order e.g. fire extinguishers.
• Ensure that security is maintained and escalate any security concerns to the processing engineering and security manager.

Financial Management

• Manage costs to ensure the lowest cost production and the optimal utilisation of assets.
• Report to Plant Engineer on a weekly basis on actual KPIs versus budget and work with the team to address areas of nonconformance or concern proactively and timeously.
• Report on and manage all input costs and manage any over or underspend appropriately to ensure that issue are escalated before significant financial loss occurs.
• Authorizes plant engineering expenses within authority level and monitors spending activity within teams to ensure compliance to financial and ethical standards.
• Implements and encourages cost-cutting initiatives within the team where these do not impact on long term business sustainability.
• Work with the Plant Engineer to allocate spend to areas of high priority within the plant.
• Provide input into CAPEX documentation taking into account return on investment, resourcing and sustainability requirements.
• Manage suppliers and contracts in collaboration with the procurement team to ensure agreed service levels are met, and escalate areas of concern to the Plant Engineer where necessary.
• Manage contractors in collaboration with Project Engineer on a daily basis through engineering foremen to ensure that correct standards of work are delivered and agreed delivery timelines are maintained.
• Ensure that stores team maintains a supply register and inventory of equipment and spares for use by engineering.