Fresh Jobs at RCL Foods

Job Description    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set Sales budgets volumes monthly will be achieved:Monthly action plans to be provided and implementation of a minimum of 4 Displays per month.
• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• A set route list will be followed weekly.
• Distribute and share sales information, sales statistics, etc, weekly.
• Promotions: Implement promotional plan to achieve volumes. Manage promotions.
• Monthly Actions: To achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets.
• To demonstrate and promote the sales of bread. Objectives and Key Tasks: To Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business. To maximize sales and grow our market share.
• To establish and maintain excellent customer service.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Matric with a Degree in Sales or Management or equivalent will be an added advantage.
• Valid EB driver’s license (Code 8).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in sales.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS

• Business unit processes.
• Employment and labour legislation.
• Customer & personnel services. Sales & marketing.
• The successful incumbent will be responsible for ensuring that all vehicles are loaded correctly and efficiently in line with company procedures.

Duties & Responsibilities    

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Set Sales budgets volumes monthly will be achieved:Monthly action plans to be provided and implementation of a minimum of 4 Displays per month.
• Compile monthly action plans to achieve targets by customer.
• A set route list will be followed weekly.
• Distribute and share sales information, sales statistics, etc, weekly.
• Promotions: Implement promotional plan to achieve volumes. Manage promotions.
• Monthly Actions: To achieve or exceed the monthly sales budgets.
• To demonstrate and promote the sales of bread. Objectives and Key Tasks: To Develop a regular calling cycle with all traders in the area and continually canvass for new business. To maximize sales and grow our market share.
• To establish and maintain excellent customer service.

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Job Description    

• A vacancy exists for a Diesel Mechanic who will be based at our Operating Site in Nelspruit. The position will report to the Transport Manager.

Purpose of the position:

• The successful incumbent will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing a fleet of commercial vehicles, bakkies, cars and forklifts.

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Diesel Mechanic (N3 and Trade Test Certificate)
• Senior Certificate (Grade 12)
• 3 years’ hands on experience with Isuzu trucks and bakkies and Toyota truck
• Experience on electrical forklifts will be an advantage
• Auto electrical experience will be an advantage

Knowledge and skills requirements

• Auto electrical work
• Code EC driver’s license with PDP
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Computer literate
• Attention to detail is essential
• Must be reliable and able to work independently
• Must have leadership skills with accountabilities and responsibility’s skills
• Must have own tools
• Must be able to work under pressure
• Must be willing to work extended hours including public holidays when required.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key job responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of the vehicle fleet consisting of trucks, trailers, forklifts, bakkies, cars and mobile equipment etc.
• Roadside assistance (breakdowns)
• Auto electrical work
• Complete job cards timeously
• Accident & incident investigations
• Perform standby duties
• Monthly depot visits
   

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Job Description    

• The Application Manager’s role is to ensure the streamlined operation of the systems to support the Human Resources function within RCL Foods.  They will partner with key stakeholders in the business to identify, recommend, develop, implement, and support cost-effective technology solutions for HR aligned with the business objectives.

Minium Requirements

• 3-year degree in IT or Business Management.
• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in HR / Human Capital Management systems with proven track record in implementing new business systems and process optimization in an FMCG environment.

Knowledge & Skills 

• Good technical knowledge of SAP with proven track record of successful implementations and support in the following modules required:
• Human Capital Management
• Payroll
• Employee productivity covering Microsoft tools such as SharePoint, Power Apps, Teams.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities

• Applications Management
• Management of the project portfolio of IT programs and services to meet demand and business priorities within funding and resource constraints.
• Overseeing the planning, design and development of system capability.
• Ensure changes are thoroughly tested and approved by system owners before implementation.
• Application Maintenance - manage the constant improvements and changes to the applications.
• Provides support services and training to users of the systems and investigates and resolves problems.
• Business Analysis
• Partner with the business stakeholders to understand business needs and translate into IT requirements and roadmaps. This entails designing business processes and defining system requirements for the Human Resource function in the business.
• Translates IT strategy into implementation plans, aligning proposed projects with functional SIA (strategy into action).
• Develop business case justifications for IT spend
• Keeps abreast of new technologies and propose new technology solutions to address business requirements.
• Relationship Management
• Evaluate potential and existing IT partners and maintain relationships with key partners and suppliers.
• Builds credibility with customers and achieves the status of trusted advisor.
• Communicates the status and progress of IT initiatives, policies and possibilities.
• Human Capital Management
• Oversees a team of individuals and contractors ensuring that service delivery and performance is optimized.
• Manages talent planning and development within the team.
• Drive a culture of commitment to KPI’s by creating awareness and providing recognition for attainment of goals within the team.
• Financial Management
• Manage costs to ensure the optimal utilization of assets and budgets.
• Report to manager on a regular basis on actual KPI’s versus budget.
• Authorizes expenses within level of authority and monitor spending activity to ensure compliance.
• Governance, Risk and Compliance
• Continually identify, assess, and reduce IT-related risk within levels of tolerance set by the business.
• Set and monitor applicable internal controls.
• Compliance Management – ensure RCL systems and processes have implemented relevant policies with respect to Information security and data governance.

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Job Description    

• The purpose of the role is to manage the fleet operations team in order to ensure high performance and innovative thinking through the implementation of all people processes in line with agreed KPI’s and budgets.
• To plan adequate route optimisation and utilization.
• To ensure our customer needs are met to expectation.
• To provide a link between despatch, drivers, and customer delivery centers for a seamless transition of products.
• To provide key trade intel and address regular customer service requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• 3-5 years’ experience in the relevant position 
• Grade 12 
• National Diploma / Degree in Logistics / Supply Chain  or similar 
• Valid Driver’s License and own vehicle 
• MS office – Intermediate  

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Equipment Management
• Doing lug (equipment) recons for the Speciality sites and presenting recons timeously when required.
• Communicate with customer delivery centers regarding equipment management, requirements and shortages.
• Making sure that all sites have enough equipment (lugs and dollies) for production.
• Stock Reconciliation
• Checking any stock left on the floor at the end of day and take the required actions to clear the floor.
• Check if the physical stock and what is captured corresponds and is dispatched correctly on SAP, Smartech, and that all parties sign off the documents.
• Check if drivers returns match documentation and have valid reasons and paperwork.
• Ensure all vehicles are dispatched timeously with the required paperwork matching the stock loaded, load bars, truck seals, temperature settings etc. to meet the customer slot times as agreed.
• Ensure efficient and cost effective product distribution administration
• Ensure all GRNs (Goods received note) are checked from the DC and that orders were received as dispatched.
• Manage all equipment recons to ensure ERNs (Equipment received note) match what was dispatched.
• Managing general operations of the dispatching of trucks.
• Ensure all systems are aligned including: Production SAP, Smartech and distribution SAP.
• Monitor Vehicle/fleet management procedures are adhered to always.
• Keep all recons and system checks up to date.
• Efficient and cost effective product distribution
• Plan truck loads for optimized utilization.
• Ensure trucks are turned around timeously for optimal trips.
• Share trucks amongst other sites where possible for improved utilization.
• Share visibility with management and operations teams on any product delays impacting distribution and costs.
• Customer service levels and on time delivery
• Manage expectation with operations teams on dispatch times, slots times and stock requirement.
• Ensure trucks are dispatched on time with the correct orders in full by region.
• Monitor deliveries in transit to ensure on time arrival and customer alignment.
• Manage delivery center expectations on all deliveries and manage exceptions where needed when there is any sort of delays.
• Driver competency and delivery time management
• Support, train, discipline and lead the drivers to meet the required objectives.
• Ensure timeous driver dispatch from the plant with correct invoicing.
• Fleet management
• Manage the local fleet for optimized utilization and efficiencies.
• Track and report trips, diesel, breakdowns and vehicle maintenance
• Manage and maintain vehicles licences, fleet cards and fines where applicable.

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Job Description    

• The purpose of the role is to lead product development projects in the Quick Service Restaurant channel on sauces and condiments. The develop work will need to be on specification, on time, of a high quality and at target cost in collaboration with all relevant departments.

Minimum Requirements    

• Completed National Diploma in Food Technology (minimum) – preference for degree in Food Science or BTech.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar role in a food manufacturing environment.
• Proven track record with experience in the development of new products (preference to sauces, mayonnaise and condiments).
• Sound knowledge of National Food legislation and relevant industry standards (including OHSAS, HACCP, FSSC22000).
• Experience in working with various product trials simultaneously with experience in project management principles.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Coordinate and drive multi-disciplinary teams (marketing, commercial, planning, production, etc) through idea generation, product development and product testing.
• Coordinate NPD meetings on new product development and ensure all core and peripheral aspects have been considered and planned (e.g. packaging, equipment requirements, plant layout, etc).
• Ensure the innovation process is followed as per requirement and followed for NPD and across departments.
• Test and challenge the feasibility of NPD proposals.
• Drive ongoing collaboration with customer and marketing teams to identify a robust pipeline of new products.
• Ensure legal and industry related compliance of all new product development in terms of ingredients and labelling requirements.
• Drive cost saving initiatives regarding formulations and reduction of complexity with regards to raw materials and processing.
• Work with production in relation to process improvement / improving process efficiencies.
• Facilitate product evaluations on current products with production teams and marketing including benchmarking with competitors’ products.
• Active research and understanding of market trend, competitor activity and operational knowledge through trade visits and supplier engagements.
• Assist with product queries and complaints to stay abreast of possible problem areas and concern and to assist in problem solving within production facilities.
• Provide technical and quality related input in the prioritisation of products and initiatives for customer accounts, including the identification of new product requirements.
• Develop a deep understanding of product technical, quality assurance and operational needs.
• Engage regularly with customers (internal/external) regarding issues and requirements and provide feedback on how the business is meeting set requirements

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Job Description    

• RCL Foods is seeking a dynamic Senior Process Leader to join our Baking division in Pretoria. The purpose of the role is to manage production and teams in packing & mixings and coatings. Ensure stock integrity and performance of production and packing lines.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12.
• Relevant National Diploma / Degree in Engineering/Production Diploma/ Food Science / Biotechnology
• Knowledge of Ms Office
• Sound knowledge of packing and production Environment.
• Packing based business processes and practices
• Packing methodologies and principles
• Continues improvement certification or relevant experience
• At least 3 years of experience in a management environment.
• SAP/Syspro knowledge – Advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Operational Packing Management
• Drive all machine performance targets as set out by company.
• Ensure execution of daily and weekly plans according Supply plan and KPI’s.
• Produce and/or Packing shift sizing conducted & resources aligned to weekly & daily activity.
• OPex budgeted / FE costs understood vs actuals. Costs reviewed; gaps identified with action plans implemented.
• Develop and continuously validate SOP's through management routines by using tools and ensure understanding by all packing employees (OWD)
• Conduct 5's Audits, consolidate results and use management tools to improve results.
• Control operational deliverables, and expectations, and coordinate progress with direct line manager.
• Approve and oversee the execution of all relevant packing documentation and ensure compliance with all audit requirements including Food Safety.
• Ensure that all products are received and stored timeously and in accordance with Group policy.
• Provide direction to packing and or production team on a daily basis including overseeing the assignment of individual responsibilities, tasks and technical functions.
• Maintain team focus on the business objectives in order to drive success.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various operational teams and team members within span of control.
• Conduct daily checks on all facilities, storage areas and equipment within area of responsibility, ensure compliance to all mechanical, electrical, safety and hazard standards and raise any areas of non-conformances for action.
• Carry out daily system and equipment checks and action any reported defaults.
• Ensure compliance to relevant hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular safety checks and ensure maintenance is conducted on all equipment.
• Distribute workload fairly amongst various shifts.
• Use problem solving tools e.g. 5 WHY, Abnormality Reports, SIC, OPLs, RACI's, OWD's, PDCA's, etc. to develop action plans to show improvement on PI's and KPI's
• Daily planning adherence and execution, 100% with deviation reported to management and action plan to rectify.
• Ensure adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Food Safety and Quality Standards/Compliance Adherence
• Ensure goods are produced and/or packed in an appropriate condition and that there is no damage or discrepancy.
• Manage, track and trend 1. Process cleanliness, 2. pest control schedule adherence, 3. cross contamination from non-food grade chemicals, 4. daily temperature control and 5. product exposure.
• Implement and adhere to food safety standards as prescribed in food safety manual and Systems.
• Ensure compliance to the quality of all goods as per SOP standards.
• Ensure adherence to blocking standards on non-conforming inventory.
• Product quality induction programme conducted
• Track, trend and manage repacking operation to conform to quality standards and to improve repacking productivity
• Execute Action Plan to address productivity and efficiency Index KPI
• Create a quality induction programmed ensure 100% compliance on training to packing staff
• Team Supervision
• Train staff on the Standard Operating Procedures that serve to guide their approach to work. Ensure that staff understand the procedures and sign off the relevant documents.
• Implement the Standard Operating Procedures through consistent application and communication.
• Take responsibility for ensuring that the team workload is fairly distributed and, if team members are away, allocate tasks between the remainder of the team to ensure all activities are completed.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Where deadlines are not met or team tasks are not performed, identify the potential risks thereof and take appropriate action to resolve as well as avoid operational impact.
• Undertake regular performance appraisals with team members and lead the conversation, along with the logistics manager where necessary.
• Ensure new members of the team are trained to ensure business understanding and how the IT systems work.
• Coach team members to enhance levels of performance
• Monitor and approve daily reasons why ad hoc casuals and or overtime were used and obtain approval from Logistics Manager prior to arranging casuals and or overtime.
• Conduct monthly meetings with staff in order to ascertain problems encountered and resolve associated issues.
• Report the consolidated performance and measurement analysis on staff notice boards.