Fresh Opportunities at RCL Foods -(20 Positions)

Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often!

We at RCL FOODS are in search of a Junior Occupational Health Sister to join our Sugar Division.  The role will be based in Pongola and report to the Occupational Health Sister Clinic/Medical. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to render a comprehensive occupational health service to the RCL Foods Sugar workforce at Pongola Mill.

Minimum Requirements    

• Must be registered with the Nursing Council of South Africa as a Professional Nurse and must have at least a minimum of 3 years working experience in Occupational and Primary Healthcare;
• A degree/diploma in General Nursing, Midwifery and Community Health Nursing, degree/diploma in Occupational Health and degree/diploma in Primary Healthcare Nursing are further requirements;
• Be in possession of a Certificate of Competence in Dispensing for Healthcare Professionals and Certificates in Audiometry and Spirometry;
• TB, HIV management and Emergency training courses would be a further advantage;
• Ability to communicate in English and computer literacy is essential, while the ability to communicate in IsiZulu and a valid code 08 driver’s licence will be an added advantage.
• Well-developed professional and interpersonal skills, communication skills, ability to think ahead, ability to work well under pressure, plan and organise workload.
• Be prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Providing primary health care services;
• Supervision and monitoring of patients with chronic conditions, including HIV, diabetes, etc.;
• Attending to injuries on duty;
• Reporting of WCL claims to the DOL;
• Conducting medical examinations and biological monitoring;
• Dispensing of medication in accordance to the dispensing legal requirements;
• Keep clear and accurate records of all actions performed;
• General SAP transactions (reservations, notifications, purchase requisitions and service acceptance);
• Educating and encouraging employees to take responsibility for their own health;
• Identify and report safety related issues;
• Ensure compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and other relevant legislation.

Closing Date: 18th, March 2022

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Job Description    
Are you ready to take on a new challenge in your career? RCL FOODS is currently looking for a Management Accountant to join the Vector Logistics team based at our Head Office in Westville. The role reports to the Commercial Manager and requires an analytical individual with commercial and costing experience. The Management Accountant will be responsible to provide management accounting support and insight for the relevant customer / principal / depot

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of a National Diploma in Accounting/Management Accounting
• Qualified CIMA / CA(SA)
• 3 to 5 years management accounting experience, including commercial costing and some exposure to processing or manufacturing environments
• Costing system (TM1 ABC costing) experience will be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
New Business Costing:

• Manage new opportunities from start to finish including sourcing raw operational data from relevant internal technical experts and external reports, preparing a final presentation to the exec board detailing the final proposal, options considered, and sensitivity analysis on flexible assumptions.
• Provide commercial insight into variances of cost drivers develop a broad knowledge base of the organizational processes and policies, stay fully informed of operational objectives, performance, and critical trends, highlight focus points for the month, expose core issues, and generate action plans and assigned responsibilities with key business partners.
• Engaging with Commercial Manager on developing an appropriate commercial report to provide the business with the tools /insights to make informed strategic decisions, logic-based policies, and implement positive change that ultimately drives profitability.
• Assist in the review and actioning of TM1 variance reports prepared using data extracted from TM1. Analyze and explain KPI fluctuations and variances.

ABC Model:

• Understand the ABC Model and cost drivers including understanding the back-end integration of SAP cost centers upload into TM1 so clear end-to-end assistance can be given on variance analysis.
• Managing the data accuracy and reconciliation (i.e completement and relevance) in the TM1 Costing system
• Streamlining existing processes and paper trails to reduce the risk of human error and improve the speed of information delivery.
• Investigate and present to Commercial Manager recommended changes to the TM1 costing model as a result of changes in the business and document once fully approved by the relevant LOA. Maintain data process flows and present changes at commercial team meetings to keep the key users fully informed.
• Finance management and Variance Analysis:
• Participate in business-wide investigations and audits to support initiatives designed to control costs and maximize profits. This includes analyzing proposed initiatives on cost allocation (as a result of trials or changes in specifications) and assisting with data collection of new business proposals for proper KPI tracking.
• Manage and perform a full PIR (post-implementation review) process where actuals are measured against costings with insights on key assumption variances and potential action points to close gaps where they exist.
• Analyze actual KPIs versus budget and work with the teams to address areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously. (both centrally and regionally)
• Implement cost management initiatives within the team.

Information and Data Management:

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data into the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision-making.
• Take responsibility for data accuracy and completeness for the relevant model.
• Take proactive steps in creating a technology-savvy way of working and self-development.

Team Coordination:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritizing, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained. Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not being met, the potential risks thereof, and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues' and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate a willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. Champion training and development of self and others through utilizing available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
• Ensure deliverables are submitted on time and with the right level of accuracy and form.

Closing Date: 19th, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Cost Accountant on a Fixed Term Contract for a period of 12 months. The role will be based in Pretoria West and reports to the Management Accountant for the operating unit. RCL FOODS is looking for an individual who is analytical, has attention to detail and experienced in cost and management accounting at a plant. The successful incumbent will be responsible for product costing and cost centre accounting for the site (PTA west), as well as assistance with capital and BOM related projects.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in cost and management accounting, including analysis and reporting
• Minimum qualification is a BTech in Management accounting.
• Preferably a B.Com or equivalent and studying towards CIMA/CA.
• Advanced excel skills
• Ability to multi-task with good time management skills.
• Pay strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to collaborate with teams

Duties & Responsibilities    
Costings:

• Action costings accurately and timeously.
• Understand factors driving costings and profitability, and provide useful insight into the process
• Review and understand concerns on costings and guiding NPD in process of development
• Attend trials and ensure that product and costing concerns are raised in advance
• Clear and effective communication of costings/reports produced

Ingredient tools:

• Ensure accuracy of ingredient and BOM related tracking tools
• Distribution of ingredient tools
• Resolve queries relating to ingredient tools
• Weekly deep dive is done on variances and reporting of findings to assist correction of issues/deviations can be done

Factory trials and NPD process support:

• Attend factory trials to ensure a thorough understanding of the new/upgraded product manufacturing process and provide insight into proposed changes to product costs. (E.g. capex, opportunity costs due to capacity etc.)
• Accurate costing of NPD or changes to NPD processes
• Maintain the integrity and support proper execution of the NPD approval process.
• Calculate and implement any approved changes to product costing, clearly outlining the impact of such changes on the cost base and ultimately, profitability.
• Monitor, review and provide feedback on the actual impact of changes that have been made and new product costing as part of the “post launch” process.

BOM Audits:

• Perform BOM checks and audits where required
• Perform factory floor audits/checks where required
• Coordinate investigations and audits with the Management Accountant and Factory Managers to support initiatives designed to control costs and maximise profitability.

Projects and adhoc reporting:

• Assist in the compilation and/or tracking of Capex motivations and other irregular requirements.
• Conduct ad hoc projects and feasibility studies in respect of product profitability.
• Coordination and support to capital motivations i.e. bill of materials and quotations
• Perform adhoc reporting and analysis where required

Closing Date: 19th, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Cost Accountant to join our Vector Logistics Division. The role will be based in Head Office and report to the Commercial Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an experienced person who is brilliant at the basics and is able to lead with integrity and respect in order to provide management accounting support and insight for the relevant customer / principal / depot.

RCL FOODS entrusts the incumbent to manage and control the capital and operating costs and all immoveable and moveable assets within the scope of responsibility.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 2 years management accounting experience, including commercial reporting and costing
• Minimum qualification is a BTech in Management accounting.
• Preferably a B.Com or equivalent and studying towards CIMA/CA.
• Sound financial and numerical acumen with commercial accounting experience.
• Advanced MS Excel and working experience on SAP.
• Experience using Power BI will be an advantage
• Cost accounting principles and practices.
• TM1 utilization.
• Costing principles, practices and performance indicators.
• Business strategies, targets, processes and economics.
• Ability to multi-task with good time management skills.
• Pay strict attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Willingness to work overtime when required and go the extra mile.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Budgeting and Forecasting

• Prepare budgets and forecasting timetables.
• Assist in the preparation of the annual budget and quarterly forecast pack for presentation to Management Accountant.

Reporting

• Collate information for timeous and accurate reporting
• Streamlining existing processes and paper trails to reduce the risk of human error and improve speed of information delivery.
• Ensure all reports balance and documented investigation of variances.
• Developing a broad knowledge base of the organisational processes and policies.
• Staying fully informed of operational objectives, performance and critical trends.
• Engaging with Management Accountant through presentation of the monthly commercial report and follow-up sessions where appropriate in order to provide the business with the tools to make informed strategic decisions, implement change and maximise profitability.
• Analyse and explain KPI fluctuations and variances.
• Provide monthly commentary for submission to the Commercial Manager.

ABC Model

• Understand the ABC Model and cost drivers.
• Understand the SAP cost centres and the upload into TM1 to assist in variance explanations.
• Assist with annual escalations, efficiency measures and contracts

Variance Analysis

• Perform revenue recons to assist in investigations and audits to support accuracy & completeness of revenue
• Provide commentary on the monthly reporting packs and variance analysis.

Financial Management

• Analyse costs against budgets and forecasts.
• Provide input driving optimisation of efficiencies in the depot environment.
• Analyse actual KPI’s versus budget and work with the teams to address areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.

Closing Date: 19th, March 2022

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Job Description    
The successful incumbent will be responsible for managing the entire pie warmer estate consisting of 1,132 warmers, monitoring the revenue of warmers, overseeing and providing insights on the asset register and ensuring spend is within allocated budget.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12
• A degree preferably in Marketing or Finance with minimum 1 year marketing / finance experience
• Valid Code EB drivers’ license

Duties & Responsibilities    

Installation of new warmers

• Receive warmer installation requests from the outlet team / NAM’s.
• Lodge warmer installation request with agency RA to plan installation calendar and communicate to all parties.
• Assist with Project Piestop (Freshstop’s pie warmer project with customised branding) work directly with Freshstop (customer) to install warmers according to the Project Piestop rollout.
• Timeous rollout of R3m capex per year – project global warming is a strategic pie warmer project where new warmers are placed at Super Platinum, Platinum, Gold sites.
• Ensure all new pie warmers are tagged so that the business is able to track the life stage of the warmer.

Maintenance, repairs and uplifts of existing warmers

• Receive requests from customers / outlet team / NAM’s related to any repairs, damages or warmer uplifts.
• Lodge request with RA and plan the calendar liaising with all parties involved.
• Manage weekly tracking report of RA’s performance vs deliverables – ensure service level agreements is adhered to.

Warmer Budget

• Monitor the monthly warmer spend for installations, maintenance, repairs and upliftments.
• Motivate spend for new warmers (capex applications) – as per the joint business planning with customers.

Weekly warmer tracker

• Set out monthly pie warmer placement targets for the outlet team.
• Weekly tracker sent out to team to manage pie warmer placements and to indicate warmer availability.
• Monthly trends to be included in the reporting.

Establish Payback period of warmers

• Insight driven reporting – provide insights on the following:
• Number of sites purchasing / not purchasing warmers.
• Revenue gained from each classified customer.
• Revenue lost due to customers not purchasing.
• Has the warmer been paid back with the revenue brought in by customer.

Warmer look & feel

• Standard warmer branding and tagging is required across the pie warmer estate.
• Establish with outlet team which warmers require branding.
• Brief artwork agency with pie warmer dimensions and get costing and implement pie warmer branding.
• Update the pie warmer album and customer catalogue with old and new images

Pies Marketing Budget

• Loading CE’s on the workflow and send purchase orders to customers.
• Receipting and payment of invoices
• Consolidate Pies budget between category, brand and channel.
• Update the marketing budget to ensure no overspend

Closing Date: 12th, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS Baking division will be embarking on an apprenticeship programme and we invite suitable candidates to embrace this opportunity by applying. We are looking for young, dynamic, self-motivated individuals who will be able to work independently. The position will report to the Maintenance Manager and is a 3 and half year fixed term contract.

Minimum Requirements    

• Disciplines for application is for Millwright.

Qualifications and Experience 

• Grade 12 with Maths and Science 
• N2 qualification with relevant subjects.

Apprentice Programme Outline

• Institutionalised training Artisan Training Institute.
• Subjects for the National Technical Certificate may be taken by correspondence at the same time  
• Employment/exposure/training in different sections of the factory during operations.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• A final trade test will lead to a National recognized qualification 
• Contracts are fixed term in nature and will be subject to a renewal process based at the sole discretion of the Company and will depend entirely on satisfactory progress and performance 
• Children of RCL FOODS employees will be given first preference

Closing Date: 21st, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL Foods is seeking for Safety Officer to join our team at the Pongola Site. The purpose of this position is to advise management and implement safety-related measures in line with the OHS Act, and other applicable legislation, as well as maintain MARSH integrated safety systems. The successful incumbent will report to the IMS Manager.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma in Safety Management or equivalent qualifications in Occupational, Health, and Safety;
• A minimum of 3 years working experience on safety, health, and environmental issues in a heavy or medium engineering industry;
• Computer literacy (proficiency in Microsoft Office) is essential;
• Facilitation and coaching skills
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodology
• Knowledge of fire protection equipment and fire prevention techniques
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure that Corporate SHE policies, standards, and procedures are implemented and adhered to;
• Act as an adviser in all incident investigations, make sure they are closed, and check the effectiveness of preventive measures taken;
• Update and keep a record of all legal appointments in accordance with the company policies, procedures, and standards;
• Administer Accident Prevention using the MARSH Integrated System in consultation with Management;
• Conduct SHE training needs, make recommendations, and arrange SHE training;
• Facilitate SHE induction for all employees and contractors and keep all relevant records on file;
• Make information available to the business to enable improvement in the understanding of Safety, Health and Environment, and Quality principles and procedures
• Observe and correct deviations and/ or communicate serious breaches of safety, housekeeping, and hygiene codes to the immediate superior.

Closing Date: 21st, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is looking for a Risk Control Officer to join the Food Division in Molteno, Eastern Cape. RCL FOODS expects the suitable incumbent to direct and coordinate all Risk Management aspects and activities and the development, implementation, and management of Risk Control Programmes in accordance with company standards and internationally recognized principles in order to fulfill company strategies as well as compliance with SHE legislative requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• A recognized tertiary qualification (eg risk management, Nebosh)
• National Diploma: Safety Management OR SAMTRAC (or equivalent).
• Systems implementation and Internal Auditor training in ISO 14001 and ISO 45001
• 3 – 5 years experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in the implementation and management of ISO and OHSAS systems

Duties & Responsibilities    
Legislative and Policy Compliance

• Ensures legal compliance with the OHSACT (health and safety) and regulations, including environmental, ensures appointments & legal documentation is adhered to.
• Ensure all internal policies are aligned with legislative requirements and best practices.
• Handles regular department of labor factory/business premises health and safety inspections and/or incident investigations.

Emergency Preparedness

• Ensure that fire prevention and emergency procedures are identified and implemented.
• Ensure that a site contingency plan is in place.

Risk Management

• Conduct workplace and job-specific hazard analysis to identify potential SH&E hazards, determine the risks associated with these hazards, and develop and implement appropriate risk control measures
• Evaluate the effectiveness of risk control measures and recommend changes.
• Conduct internal SH&E audits, participate in external audits and make recommendations to management in terms of SH&E legal and other requirements
• Identify SHE and any risk training requirements and ensure that the HR Development team schedule the required training.

SHE Systems

• Coordinate the development, implementation, and management of a standardized Integrated SHE Management System as per ISO 14001 and ISO 45001 standards and the integration with existing TQM (ISO 9001 / 22001) systems.
• Direct, coordinate, implement, and maintain the Alexander Forbes Risk Management programme and standards.
• Maintain risk registers.

Closing Date: 21st, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an experienced Creditors Clerk to join our Finance team for a 6 month contract. The successful incumbent will maintain the records of every supplier (vendor) that enters into a transaction with the Business.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with mathematics and accountancy
• Relevant Tertiary qualification would be advantageous
• Creditors clerk experience
• SAP experience would be advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Invoices and Credit Memo Processing
• Oversee the matching of invoices / credit memo’s with SAP receipts in the GR/IR account.
• Oversee the checking of invoices / credit memo’s to ensure compliance with VAT legislation.
• Verify supplier details on invoice match to Masterdata on SAP.
• Oversee the capturing of invoices / credit memo’s into the SAP system.
• Ensure invoice queries are logged onto the Sharepoint system and perform follow up for resolution
• Investigate and resolve any differences between supplier statements, invoices and receipts and/or purchase orders.
• Ensure supplier invoices and supplier statements are correctly collated.
• Prepare creditors reconciliations monthly before payment runs and reconcile creditor statements to Accounts Payable trial balance and payment due.

Query Management

• Accountability for all queries logged on Sharepoint
• Solve all creditor queries and liaise with the responsible individuals to ensure communication of the solution.
• Follow up and resolve long outstanding queries on recon with suppliers.
• Resolve queries identified by Creditor Administration Clerks and drive the process until queries are resolved.

GRIR Management

• Perform monthly review of GRIR balances for suppliers
• Follow up on long outstanding balances for reversal
• Prepare GRIR journals for write-off on older balances

General and ad-hoc Administration

• File and safeguard records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets and analysis when required.
• Ad hoc requests from Controller and / or AP Accountant

Information and Data management

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data onto SAP to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.

Closing Date: 22nd, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking an Electrician to join our Baking Division.  The role will be based in Rustenburg and report to the Maintenance Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all Electrical equipment on-site and be proactive in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.

Minimum Requirements    

• Qualified Electrician.
• 2-3 years experience in an FMCG environment.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.
• Wireman’s license (Advantageous)
• ORHVS completed and competent, experienced with handling and maintenance of MV switchgear (Advantageous)
• Has experience with PLCs and SCADA systems.
• Experience with VSD and Soft Starters (Mitsubishi and Siemens).
• Have excellent problem-solving with high attention to detail.
• Willing to work shifts and overtime (including weekend overtime).
• Willing to do stand by duties- ensure breakdowns are solved in a timeous fashion.
• Must have own car to attend to breakdowns.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• To ensure efficient and cost-effective maintenance to all Electrical equipment.
• To be proactive in identifying potential faults/ breakdowns before they occur.
• To ensure that all breakdowns are attended to in a cost-effective/ fastest manner possible.
• To ensure that continued good conditioning of all equipment in the production facilities.
• To ensure that the necessary spare equipment/ instruments are maintained in the maintenance D-store.
• To ensure and prevent come back or repeated failures and breakdowns.
• Installation, Maintenance, Service and repair of electrical/ Electronical networks and equipment within the production facilities.
• Advanced Fault finding on electrical circuits.
• Ensuring machine availability through minimizing downtime.
• Attending to breakdowns, fault finding and rectification.
• Planned and preventative maintenance on all electrical installations/ equipment.
• To ensure that all V and LV Substations are maintained and kept in order with SANS standards.
• Housekeeping, Regulations and Safety Requirements:
• To ensure that SANS 101042 wiring regulations are adhered to always.
• To ensure compliance to the work permit/ lockout system in use at RCL Foods Baking Division.
• Willing to be a safety representative and complete all tasks that the role requires.
• To ensure compliance with all safety policies of the company and safety regulations.
• To ensure that all safety devices on all equipment are in place.

Closing Date: 22nd, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Master Data Administrator  to join our Bakery Divsion. The role will be based in Pretoria west and will report to the Business Analyst.To ensure customers are linked to the correct master data in Bread, Buns & Rolls. To provide front-line communication support between the Business and master data. To perform an independent preliminary verification of new master data records and amendments.

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom (Financial Accounting or Informatics) or other relevant tertiary qualification
• Minimum 2 years’ experience working in a Syspro master data environment or a similar integrated systems
• Experience of business processes and disciplines with a combination of at least 2 to 3 divisions and/or functions 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Verification and confirmation of master data for all new customers created
• Update master data attributes accurately as per Master Data team
• Provide support to the Business Analyst relating to new and amended master data attributes, including the associated communication to users.
• Continually propose and implement ways to improve master data maintenance and housekeeping.
• Participate in the maintenance of master data information on depository information mediums outside the official ERP system(s) to ensure that all stakeholders in the Business have access to accurate and up to date master data information at all times.
• Participate in the resolution of queries and issues relating to new material take-on and amendments.
• Maintain relationships with all stakeholders that utilize master data within the broader information management systems.
• Perform independent verification checks/validation of master data take-on and amendments.
• Ensure new master data and requests for amendments are appropriately authorized and correctly filed and safeguarded.
• Perform technical administration including running reports and formatting and validating data including reviews for duplications etc.
• Performing various EDI checks to ensure seamless processing of orders into Syspro

Closing Date: 22nd, March 2022

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Job Description    
Are you an enthusiastic and motivated student, ready to tackle the working world?

RCL FOODS is looking for a student who requires 12 months practical experience in Human Resources. This internship will provide effective Human Resources admin support to the Group business unit through adequate delivery of HR services, practices, procedures.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric/Grade 12
• Studying towards a Degree or Diploma in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
• Must Reside in Durban

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Provide all recruitment administration support for A and B Band appointments.
• Ensure all reference and criminal record checks are carried out fully and in a timely manner.
• Announce new appointments.
• Manage the new joiner process from offer letter through to joining instructions and induction.
• Handle maternity, paternity, adoption and parental leave processes and queries.
• Handle health, safety and IOD processes and queries.
• Enter data into the HR system so that accurate records are maintained.
• Liaise with payroll and distribute the payslips.
• Process medical aid / fund entries and withdrawals.
• Process death and disability claim documents.
• Capture disciplinary records into SAP.
• Administer the recording of absence.
• Administer the recording of vacation leave.
• Maintain the personnel filing system and safeguard the files and documentation.
• Manage the leave administration process.
• Provide support in investigations for disciplinary and grievance procedures.
• Distribute/disseminate policies and convey related communication.
• Administer employee/study loan and bursary documentation.
• Answer all channelled HR administration-related queries from employees and managers in the business and ensure their resolution in accordance with service standards

Closing Date: 22nd, March 2022

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition; more food to more people, more often!

Our Talent Team is currently looking for a dynamic National Account Manager within our PnP Team - Group Division to be based in Westville. The role will report to the Customer Executive.

The purpose of the National Account Manager is to:

• Develop and maintain RCL Foods business with a particular retail customer or group of customers according to the company and channel strategy.
• Represent the customers' best interests within the RCL Foods environment so that customers' needs are always satisfied.
• Develop and manage relationships with large national accounts and set the accounts’ overall strategic direction.
• Develop and guide the implementation of assigned accounts-specific business plans; achieve account profitability and sales targets; serve as the primary account contact, and provide account leadership.

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree in Management, Business Administration, and/or Marketing
• Valid Code EB drivers' license
• 5 to 8 years experience in a Marketing and Sales function that includes managing complex and/or significant customer relationships and key accounts

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Effective development of strategy and tactical sales plans in line with RCL strategic direction and objectives
• Utilize this strategy to guide national & regional strategies according to the different customer groups and levels, ensuring the development of tailor-made key account plans per retailer to drive the business forward.
• Ensure comprehensive understanding of Retail Customer strategic objectives through interaction with relevant stakeholders.
• Ensure New Business Development
• Grow current business & identify and source new business opportunities in line with operational capabilities
• Develop and present opportunities to grow and expand the channel of existing customers, delivering relevant sales proposals.
• Achievement of profitability, sustainability, and financial targets
• Compile forecasts and budgets
• Implement, monitor, and manage budget, providing regular budget updates
• Oversee profitability and market share of customers.
• Achievement of profitability, sustainability, and financial targets
• Effective management of operations
• Provide all weekly and monthly trade sales reports as required
• Ensure all requirements are met for S&OP meetings, Supply & Demand Meeting, Sales Forecasting, and any other Ad Hoc requirements
• Analyze sales to market trends, supply & demand to determine appropriate remedial action to ensure budget deliverables.

Closing Date: 22nd, March 2022

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Job Description    

• Effectively monitor and maintain all relevant food safety systems.
• Effectively monitor and maintain all relevant quality management systems
• Ensure that production samples requiring external lab analysis are submitted timeously and to compare results to the specification, and take actions when results are out of specification.
• Identify and communicate non-conforming product to the QA Technologist for further action.
• The Quality Monitor will be expected to act QA Technologist when needed.

Minimum Requirements    

• BSc. Consumer Science/ Food Science/ B.Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology. N.D Biotechnology
• ISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000

Duties & Responsibilities    
External Analysis :

• Compile a customer database that stipulates their external analysis needs and continuously update to keep it current.
• Identify and submit all samples requiring external analytical/microbiological testing as per schedule. Ensuring that testing is completed timeously to avoid shipping delays
• Managing environmental monitoring program, ensuring swabs are taken as per the testing schedule.
• Managing external testing samples, by ensuring all samples are taken aseptically to avoid cross-contamination.
• Managing external analytical/ chemical tests as per the testing schedule.
• Evaluate and trend results to ensure compliance to specification.
• Identify any non-conforming product, communicating this information to the relevant stakeholders and assisting the QA Technologist in determining the root cause and corrective action for the non-conformance.
• Trending of non-conforming results to establish possible areas for improvement.
• Recording of all results on relevant database.
• Actively participating in interested parties visits e.g., Halaal, Kosher, customers, government etc.
• Ensure compliance to good housekeeping practices
• To assist with analytical testing as and when staffing issues arise.
• To be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.

FOOD SAFETY

• Conduct all food safety training needs for the plant
• Conduct weekly hygiene/GMP audits
• Conduct glass and hard plastic checks as per schedule
• Conduct cleaning and sanitation checks- Post cleaning checks.
• Manage and monitor allergen management program in the plant
• Collect and review daily food safety checks from the plant and take proper actions when needed.
• Conduct daily staff hygiene checks
• Assist in managing pest control program within the site.
• Assist in preparing for external food safety audits
• Conduct annual mock recall or traceability exercises and feedback on the performance.
• Manage supplier non-conformances process and COA’s follow up.
• Assist the QAT in managing Food Safety Meetings activities and assist in compiling information for management reviews.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints, corrective actions and in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring and verifying OPRP’s, CCP’s on daily basis
• Trend on a monthly: Micro results, customer complaints, Foreign Object, Corrective actions, chemical results, GMP audits, Supplier Non-conformances, Allergen Management, OPRP AND CCP monitoring.
• Assist in compiling monthly reports.
• Assist in managing control of non-conforming products
• Ensure staff adhere to Food Safety Culture

Quality Control:

• Perform daily quality analysis on final goods to determine compliance to the specification.
• Conduct frequent process control audits to ensure compliance
• Identify non-conformances from process and take necessary steps to correct.
• Train staff on QMS and relevant processes.
• Ensure staff adhere to Quality culture.
• Completion of all records required to comply the internal QMS system and audits.
• Update and generate Work Instructions, records, and SOP’s when necessary.
• To be able to answer any QC related question during an internal and external audit.
• Maintain QC equipment to ensure accurate analysis, ensure calibration schedule is implemented.
• Update QC test methods when necessary
• Assist with information required for Monthly QC monthly Report

Closing Date: 22nd, March 2022

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Job Description    
We are looking to expand our talent pool of SHEQ Co-Ordinators to join the SHEQ Team based at our Logistics Division! RCL FOODS is constantly scouting the talent market to secure top performing individuals for future positions. Do you want to be in our talent pipeline? Well then, let’s get you registered! This is a Durban based position and reports to the SHEQ Manger.

The purpose of the role is to provide Total Integrated Management System support to the Supply Chain. Implement and manage all food safety, quality, safety, health and environmental requirements for the regional operations. Constantly assess compliance with the most progressive food safety, quality, safety, health and environmental standards in the market and with Group policy.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant degree or diploma in Quality Management, Food Technology, Microbiology or Environmental Health.
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in a FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in an auditing role.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• Experience in Auditing, ISO systems, Industry Standards, National Legislation, Statutory Requirements, Plants and Process Operations & Quality Management.
• Working knowledge of organizations strategies; policies, customer products and supply chain operations.
• Good communication and demonstrated leadership skills.
• Must be computer literate (MS Office) and have good organizational skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Lateral thinker that shows initiative.
• Proven ability to work independently or as an integral team member.

Knowledge:

• ISO systems.
• Industry standards.
• National legislation and statutory requirements.
• Operations.
• Quality management principles.
• Working knowledge of Vector strategies, policies, customer products and supply chain operations.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• TIMS Management: Develop and facilitate the implementation of the TIMS across the region or and sites and ensure alignment across the Business. Maintain and assess TIMS to ensure risk management, sustainability, continuous improvement and commercial benefits, improvement of storage and transportation quality, food safety and customer satisfaction. Ensure region/site compliance with Company and Group quality and food safety, environmental and occupational health and safety policies. Implement and maintain TIMS documentation. Develop and facilitate implementation of Health and Safety across the region and sites. Ensure appointments as per the OHS ACT (Health and Safety) are made, the designated individuals are capacitated and functional in their roles. Manage the Corrective Action System software for the region and sites. Manage the Change Control System software for the region and sites. Support the Vector SHEQ Manager in identifying food safety, environmental and occupational health and safety training for the region/site to ensure legal compliance. Conduct TIMS training for functional departments across the region/site.
• Internal Auditing: Develop a risk-based internal audit plan for the region and sites. Arrange audits with relevant Operations managers to ensure participation and clear communication. Perform business process audits across the region and sites. Compile and communicate internal audit reports. Manage the process for tracking the status of resolution of business process audit findings for the region and sites. Verify audit findings are actioned and closed effectively. Maintain the internal audit software and its data integrity. Provide support in response to regional internal audit requirements. Conduct ISO system compliance audits to ensure compliance.
• External Audit Participation: Participate in external audits in the region and sites. Ensure audit findings are actioned and closed off effectively. Manage the process for tracking the status of resolution of external OHS audit findings.
• Communication and Reporting: Develop with SHEQ Manager’s TIMS Management Review presentation for the region and sites. Facilitate regional food safety committee meetings. Facilitate regional health and safety committee meetings. Develop TIMS submissions to the Audit and Risk Committee. Participate in the Audit and Risk Sub-committee to report and reduce risks in the supply chain (food safety, quality, safety, health and environmental). Work in conjunction with the Vector SHEQ Manager to create the Vector SHEQ strategy as informed by the Business strategy. Monitor and track regional attainment of strategic and operational targets.
• Compliance Monitoring: Monitor the adherence of suppliers to specifications, particularly pallet construction. Monitor the remaining shelf-life of products at each site. Monitor sub-standard packaging occurrences and resolution. Monitor temperature compliance across the warehouse and transportation functions.
• Project Management: Participate in system development and continual improvement by providing guidance to key role players. Provide technical insight relating to food safety, quality, safety, health and environmental requirements for new regional projects. Monitor the compliance of new projects with food safety, quality, safety, health and environmental requirements.
• KPI’s: Audit results. Regional food safety compliance and standard attainment. Regional health and safety compliance and standard attainment. Regional business process compliance and standard attainment. Regional quality standards compliance and standard attainment. Supplier compliance.

Closing Date: 23rd, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Credit Controller to join our Vector Logistics Division. The role will be based in Bedfordview and will report to the Credit Supervisor. RCL FOODS is looking for a proactive and assertive individual who has a good understanding of credit management and takes responsibility for driving operation objectives and individual performance against defined metrics. RCL FOODS entrusts the incumbent to facilitate the achievement of customer collection targets, essential to the profitability of the Company, are met and to manage overdue accounts, reduce the Company’s risk and minimize losses.

Minimum Requirements    

• At least 3-5 years’ experience in a credit and logistics environment.
• Relevant Finance Diploma or Degree.
• Must have a good understanding and knowledge of Credit management and analysis, Compliance requirements and Credit business processes and practices.
• Sap experience required 1-2 years

Duties & Responsibilities    
Credit Control:

• Generate and dispatch invoices or Pod’s on time to enable payment.
• Receive remittance advices from customers and allocate appropriately.
• Process all discounts and rebates for the Credit Supervisor to release before close of month-end.
• Clear all allocated cash in the General Ledger.
• Allocate all credits weekly that has been processed to the account.
• Ensure statements that are sent automatically via Capilink is received by the customer.
• Preparation and checking of all rebate deductions from customer payments and the transferring of the deduction to a rebate account that is within the agreed Trade Agreement and specifications.
• Accurate cash forecasting as and when required within deadline times

Customer Administration:

• Maintain compliance to credit limits for each customer and highlight possible non-conformance to the responsible supervisor before they exceed defined limits.
• Liaise with customers to inform them of the balances once statements have been distributed, to ensure interim payment is made or to assist with application/documents for increases in credit limits where indicated, by the credit analysis report.
• Report on all transactions on 60 days plus to the Credit Supervisor.
• Process ‘stop supply’ instructions on Syspro where customer non-payment payment has occurred, ensuring that all the necessary instructions and authorisations have been received.
• Where possible, liaise with customers to rectify account problems before “stop supply” instructions are implemented.
• Advise customers when the account has been blocked and ensure that all necessary internal departments are aware of the status of the customer/account.
• Continuous releasing and checking of orders as per requirement and timelines 

Claim Processing:

• Load pricing claims on live schedule for investigation timeously.
• Manage stock claims (returns, damaged stock, shortage etc) by forwarding claims not credited to relevant depot.
• Assess if credit has been passed on queries and, if it not, submit supporting documents electronically to relevant depot.
• Manage invalid claims by providing the necessary proof or backup documents to the customer.

Teamwork and Self-Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning and prioritising, and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and client’s expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives. Champion training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities. Participate in and drive regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.

Closing Date: 23rd, March 2022

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Job Description    
RCL FOODS is seeking a Material Requirements Planner for Ingredients to join our Grocery Division. The role will be based in Randfontein and report to the Commodity Procurement Manager. RCL FOODS is looking for a relationship building, analytical thinking problem solver.

The purpose of the role is to develop and manage the MRP (Material Requirements Planning) plan for ingredients required to meet the forward production plan & sales forecast. To ensure adequate stockholding to meet the forward production plan & sales forecast. This role will also provide assistance by providing administrative coordination and support to the overall planning function.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant 3-year degree or Supply Chain Diploma (e.g. MCIPS) advantage.
• Must have Matric.
• 3 - 5 years FMCG experience.
• 3 - 5 years operational experience, preferably within the production planning environment, but will also consider candidates with strong operations processing experience and/or who have worked closely with the supply planning team in other roles.
• Advanced computer skills such as MS Office (Excel, Word, Power Point).
• A sound knowledge of ERP systems such as Syspro, SAP, Barnton, etc.

Knowledge:

• Production Planning Skills with strong knowledge of supply chain.
• An appreciation of Demand Planning principles.
• Syspro skills and knowledge of supply chain planning tools.
• MRP planning processes and key master data.
• Supply chain principles and practices.
• BOM explosion processes.
• Supplier production processes.
• In-house supply chain processes.

Duties & Responsibilities    

Material Requirements Planning (Ingredients):

• Manage the MRP plan to ensure that the production plan can be met timeously by having sufficient quantities of ingredients on site in advance to meet the processing schedule.
• Expedite and/or postpone Purchase Orders where shortages or oversupply becomes evident.
• Re-plan requirements weekly and make adjustments as ad hoc changes get made to the processing schedule.
• Ensure that stock holding levels are maintained appropriately to ensure working capital targets are met.
• Use appropriate tools to determine safety stock levels.
• Provide suppliers with a 12-week forward view of anticipated requirements to be used to secure time on the supplier's production facility as well as enable them time to procure their input materials.
• Sourcing team to be provided with anticipated annual volumes to be used for contract negotiations.
• Work with the sourcing team and site teams to ensure inbound service, driving on time, in full, correct quality requirements. Ensure appropriate safety stock levels are maintained by all suppliers (both on site and at supplier premises).
• Liaise closely with the site planning teams to ensure that their requirements are appropriately met.

Ingredients Stock Management:

• Manage planned stock levels of materials, both on site and at supplier, in line with agreed target levels/days cover requirements.
• Work closely with sourcing team to manage supplier relationships and stock levels
• Identify possible stock inaccuracies internally and at suppliers, and work with site teams and supplier to correct and maintain stock accuracy levels.
• In conjunction with production plants, ensure that expired and quality compromised stocks are written off promptly.
• Responsible for communicating overstocks or shortages to the business and making recommendations to resolve situations.
• Innovation/Discontinuation Project Coordination:
• Work closely with Supply Planning, Marketing and R&D teams to ensure ingredient requirements for new product launches are received in order to meet launch deadlines.
• Work closely with supply planners and site team to ensure innovation is successfully delivered within the timelines.

Supplier and Stock Holding Management:

• Monthly, provide suppliers with a 12-week forecast of requirements based on end item requirements as per the forward production plan.
• Establish and maintain lead time & safety stocks requirements for individual ingredient requirements.
• Monitor stock at supplier numbers closely in relation to call-off to ensure stock holding numbers are accurate at all time.
• Where appropriate, have regular meetings with suppliers to identify and manage possible constraints and to address and relevant supplier rating scores.
• Resolve any supplier irregularities that may impact the forward production plan and escalate where these cannot be resolved.
• Establish stock holding/safety stock for new suppliers based on their lead time requirements.
• Identify opportunities to reduce stock holding either on site or at suppliers based on improved order management and reliability of demand/supply.
• Work with procurement to find opportunities to change the procurement process that will ultimately result in reduced price of materials, stock holding or minimised administration requirements.

Sales and Operations Planning:

• Provide input into the Supply Planning Meetings and Supply Chain Review on where the risks are for shortages, excess stocks and potential write-offs are for Ingredients.
• Make recommendations on how these changes be avoided and/or costs prevented.
• Material Execution and Syspro Transaction Processing (Further Processing):
• Create purchase orders for the supply of raw material to meet the production plan.

Information and Data Management:

• Ensure team members accurately and regularly capture data into the information system to enable access to reliable data and reporting for trend analysis and decision making.
• Ensure all planning master data is 100% accurate in planning tools.
• Share relevant data with management teams to enable reliable business decision making.
• Own all MRP master data and ensure that the appropriate New Product or Amended Product information are accurately updated and approved for update into the system.

Administration:

• Oversee filing and safeguarding of records within area of responsibility.
• Compile ad hoc spreadsheets when required.

Team Coordination and Development of Self:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Participate in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.

Pricing:

• Updating working tool with pricing received from sourcing team.
• Update pricing sheet and distribute to team.
• Update open orders with price increase/decreases.
• Investigate and process pricing claims.

Quality rejected ingredients:

• Involve suppliers when stock has been rejected.
• Arrange stock upliftment/replacement stock with supplier.
• Ingredients stock deliveries:
• Spread supplier deliveries evenly throughout the week to assist the warehouse to receive stock.
• Advise warehouse of incoming deliveries daily.

KPI’s:

• Stock days cover for Ingredients.
• Customer service levels.
• Supply bias.
• Plan Adherence.
• Sufficient quantities of ingredients to meet production plan.
• Material planning coordination.
• System maintenance.
• Working capital management.
• Obsolete and quality compromised stocks.
• Stock holding at suppliers.
• Inbound Strike Rate of raw material (Further Processing).
• Close off open PO’s.

Closing Date: 23rd, March 2022

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Job Description    
Responsible for the management of the Salad Dressing Production Department, including the people, products, raw material and quality. Producing a consistent quality product at minimum cost that meets the customer expectations to oversee and conduct continuous training on the hygiene controls in the plant as well as timeous completion of all plant related administration.

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 and Production management qualification will be an advantage
• Min 5 years relevant experience in a FMCG food production environment
• Must be able to read, write and understand English
• Working knowledge on MSOffice

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Stock management of raw and packing material, conduct stock take, order and transfer stock on          the internal system
• Management and training of production staff
• Stock control and quality of raw materials and finished product
• Manage and improve productivity and yields
• Operate and control an effective planned preventative maintenance program
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements – OHS, HACCP, FSSC 22000
• Conduct and assist with Internal Audits in the plants close all NCR’s and report on NCR’s
• Maintain the food safety and safety systems in the plants
• Daily inspections hygiene, foreign matter, weight, scale metal detectors checks.
• Quality and safety assurance during and after completion of food production housekeeping including pest control in the plant.
• Continuous improvement of procedures in the plant programs
• Ensure all food safety related documents are in issue and controlled liaise with quality department with regards to updates
• Attend monthly and weekly meetings with specific reference to health and safety, production and yields
• Ensure that all production requirements are met in best man hourly per tonnage
• Problem solving on internal and external findings
• Capturing of daily production records (ie downtime, run time, efficiencies, waste, breakdown and DMS).

Closing Date: 18th, March 2022

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see & do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter, and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition to provide more food to more people, more often! The RCL FOODS Talent Team is on the hunt for an experienced Payroll Officer to join our Group Services Division. The role will be based in Pretoria West.

The successful incumbent will be responsible for effectively managing the Payroll function and generating accurate and timely monthly payrolls. They will also need to work with HR and other departments to improve payroll processes and provide analysis of corporate payroll-related statistics.

Minimum Requirements    

• Tertiary qualification in Accounting (Degree/ Diploma)
• 3 years experience in a payroll function
• Must have experience working with a large payroll
• 1 year SAP experience (preferable)

Duties & Responsibilities    
Payroll Control

• Receive and review information received for completeness, accuracy, and authorization.
• Process the Monthly Bargaining and Non-Bargaining Unit payrolls
• Ensures that Earnings, Employer Contributions, Statutory and Voluntary deductions have been accurately calculated, and accounted for.
• Ensure that any correspondence relating to the payroll is properly actioned and filed.
• Manage the end-to-end processing of the payroll.
• Liaise with staff and management on payroll-related queries.
• Interpret awards/agreements and contracts concerning overtime, shift allowances, etc.
• Calculate and process termination payments.
• Processing increases and calculation of back pay.
• Ensure that payslips are produced accurately and distributed to staff.
• Ensure that all input is properly recorded and filed in terms of POPIA
• Provide Payroll Reports as and when required by Business

Closing Date: 24th, March 2022

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently. We think bigger, work smarter, and collectively work as a team to achieve our ambition; MORE food to MORE people, MORE often! Our Talent Team is looking for a proactive & efficient Warehouse Controller with great interpersonal skills to join our Vector Logistics team based in the Peninsula.

This position exists to oversee the safe receipt, storage, retrieval and timely dispatch of goods for PSD/CSD, thereby meeting customer service levels and reducing costs. Make all operational and resourcing decisions impacting on the warehouse. Solve all operational and resourcing problems within the ambit of responsibility. Identify and implement innovations, particularly those that will improve inbound and outbound stock management and productivity and lower costs.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with relevant Tertiary Qualification is preferred (National Diploma in Warehouse/Logistics Management).
• 4 - 6 years’ experience in a warehouse environment, 3 of which in a Supervisory/Team Leader position.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• SAP knowledge and experience impressive knowledge of warehouse operations, efficiencies, processes, and practices.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Strategy Execution: Work closely with the Warehouse Manager and/or Logistics Manager and the transport management team to ensure the delivery of an integrated supply chain benefit and strategic target achievement. Drive the implementation of improvements in PSD / CSD warehouse operations to achieve significant gains in efficiency. Ensure the implementation of warehouse best operating practices and standardised procedures / practices throughout the warehouse Manage the system for keeping PSD / CSD stock control systems up to date and plan future capacity requirements based on forward planning.
• Operations Management: Control and monitor PSD / CSD inventory levels and replenishment processes. Maintain the physical condition of the warehouse(s) by planning and implementing new design layouts in conjunction with the Warehouse Manager / Logistics Manager; inspecting facilities and equipment; issuing work orders for repair and requisitions for replacement. Manage PSD / CSD operational requirements by deploying warehouse operational and administrative employees and following up on work results. Continuously consider cost reducing strategies over all activities of the warehouse. Manage the housekeeping of the warehouse(s) and surrounding area. Plan the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and ensure special requirements for certain stock, such as chilled goods or fragile products are met. Manage the system of picking, checking and loading to ensure productivity and compliance targets are met. Ensures that all tasks, activities and operations that are carried out on the day shift are coordinated with night duties and activities. Effectively and in a timely manner communicate with the Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager regarding any issues, exceptions or problems occurring on the nightshift that warrant their attention. Ensure customer orders are filled and placed on trucks in the proper order as described in the loading procedures. Ensure that all orders leaving the warehouse are correctly packed and damage free. Manage the execution of the transport plan for PSD / CSD. Oversee returns and the document process back into SAP. Perform regular system health checks regarding replenishments, transfers, returns not completed for repair and requisitions for replacement. Manage PSD / CSD operational requirements by deploying warehouse operational and administrative employees and following up on work results. Continuously consider cost reducing strategies over all activities of the warehouse. Manage the housekeeping of the warehouse(s) and surrounding area. Plan the arrangement of goods within the warehouse and ensure special requirements for certain stock, such as chilled goods or fragile products are met. Manage the system of picking, checking and loading to ensure productivity and compliance targets are met. Ensures that all tasks, activities and operations that are carried out on the day shift are coordinated with night duties and activities. Effectively and in a timely manner communicate with the Logistics Manager and Warehouse Manager regarding any issues, exceptions or problems occurring on the nightshift that warrant their attention. Ensure customer orders are filled and placed on trucks in the proper order as described in the loading procedures. Ensure that all orders leaving the warehouse are correctly packed and damage free. Manage the execution of the transport plan for PSD / CSD. Oversee returns and the document process back into SAP. Perform regular system health checks regarding replenishments, transfers, returns not completed.
• Warehouse Maintenance Management: Oversee the planned and unplanned maintenance of warehouse equipment.
• Customers Service Level Management: Resolve issues encountered around damaged or short stock.
• Risk Management: Ensure ISO compliance throughout the warehouse(s), including health and safety and food safety. Conduct daily health inspections and risk compliance inspections incorporating: - forklift inspections - lighting inspections - reach truck inspections - facility inspections - damaged stock. Participate in the risk committee and in HIRA work studies. Ensure warehouse compliance with all national and provincial legislation and regulations, international SHERQ standards and with company policy. Ensure the safeguarding of warehouse operations and contents by establishing and monitoring security procedures and protocols.
• Team Management: Monitor team performance and provide regular performance feedback. Coach and support the team where necessary to achieve objectives. Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication and utilisation of the full organisational talent management tool set. Address poor performance in individuals and teams in accordance with company policy and the relevant legislation. Conduct regular meetings and ensure that records are kept and shared across the team and that action plans agreed to within team meetings are delivered upon.

Closing Date: 24th, March 2022