Fresh Roles at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is on the lookout for an experienced New Product Development (NPD) Manager to join our Speciality Business Unit. The role will be based in Centurion and will report into the Customer Executive.
• RCL Foods entrusts the New Product Development Manager to Manage Product Development at the RCL Foods Speciality Factories by driving the process of planning, coordinating and the implementation of new
• product development, product quality improvement and cost reduction initiatives, while identifying new opportunities.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 3 year’s NPD experience in product development and project management.
• Qualified Chef, Tertiary qualification in New Product Development
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
• Numerical and verbal aptitude, strong communicator.
• Intermediate computer skills (especially excel and word)

Duties & Responsibilities    
New Product Development for Woolworths, QSR and Foodservice Customers:

• Creating innovative new products from concept through to launch.
• Customer focused with a strong understanding of customer requirements and processes.
• Working closely with the Speciality development, technical and commercial departments to develop new and improved products.
• Leading the development function to deliver new products to spec on time and at cost
• Lead presentations on product ideas and attributes to major customers.
• Generate and maintain accurate and timely documentation concerning the NPD critical paths and development process.
• Manage the completion of product testing and verification, specifications and packaging/artwork signoff with the assistance of the departments.
• Coordinate and drive multi-disciplinary teams (marketing, commercial, planning, production etc.) through idea generation, product development and product testing.
• Coordinate all NPD meetings on new products and ensure all core and peripheral aspects have been considered and planned (e.g. packaging, equipment requirements, plant layout etc.).
• Ensure products are developed to specification and that product quality and profitability remain high priorities. Post launch quality checks to be done on a regular basis with the Technical Department.
• Drive ongoing collaboration with customer and marketing teams to identify a robust pipeline of new products.

Customer Relationship Management:

• Develop a deep understanding of customer product development, technical and quality assurance needs.
• Engage regularly with customer (internal/external) regarding issues and requirements and provide feedback on how the business is meeting their requirements.
• Act as an active Product Development Manager of RCL Foods at the customer and of the customer at RCL Foods.

Technical and Quality Coordination:

• Follow-up on the resolution of quality and technical issues raised by the customers.
• Facilitate interventions using multi-disciplinary teams, where necessary, to address any non-compliance.

Technical Expertise and Insight:

• Expert knowledge of Product Development in the Prepared Food Industry.
• Provide expertise in management team meetings to internal clients and colleagues and recommend solutions based on insights and findings.
• Provide practical expertise and insights to external clients as part of regular engagement and ad hoc requests.

Organisational Efficiency:

• Optimise the development of all products with the available resources in the most cost effective manner
• Implement and simplify appropriate business processes to increase organisational effectiveness and efficiency in support of key account requirements.
• Support corporate strategy alignment and business update meetings.

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Job Description    
Join Our Talent Pool for the Depot Controller Position in Vryheid!

About the Role

• As a Depot Controller, you will play a pivotal role within our organization, responsible for managing and maintaining the fleet and the transport team in the depot, thereby ensuring that productivity and performance are maximized. To control the inbound and outbound processes and stock handling in order to maintain efficiencies within the depot.

Minimum Requirements    

• A 3 year National Diploma in Logistics, Fleet and/or Warehouse/Depot management.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• Computer literacy (MS Office).
• SAP experience preferred.
• A minimum of 3 years management experience in a similar environment.
• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in an FMCG environment.
• Previous experience managing warehousing, distribution, and stock control.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Inbound Control:

• Control the inbound process by receiving products in good condition.
• Manage the capturing of stock on the ERP system to ensure that goods are controlled and easily identified.
• Monitor product shelf life in order to ensure the product has not expired, using the FIFO (first in, first out) system.

Outbound Control:

• Control the functions of outbound, ensuring products are dispatched out to customer.
• Ensure that all orders leave the Depot correctly packed and damage free.
• Ensure all invoicing has been completed accurately and correct where necessary.
• Manage and facilitate the process of loading goods onto trucks and ensure all products are sealed for transport to customers.

Customer Liaison:

• Deal with issues around damaged stock or stock shortages.
• Check that details on invoices coincide with those on the orders.
• Notify customers should any transport incident have a likely impact on delivery.
• Schedule customer deliveries according to the time window process.
• Verify orders and liaise with customers on point of receiving, making use of the ERP System.

Stock Control:

• Ensure stock is in the right location through the management of daily cyclic counts.
• Ensure staff are properly rotating stock (where it does not go to the pick face but to the back-up location).
• Monitor production and expiry dates on all inbound and outbound products.
• Track inbound/outbound damage trends, establish root causes and take the appropriate corrective action.
• Ensure cyclic counts are conducted prior to stock takes.
• Prepare for and initiate monthly stock takes, ensuring that the entire process is completed within specified time frames.
• Management of Crates at the Depot.

Depot Maintenance Management:

• Manage and monitor the condition of the Depot ensuring that:
• The Depot is kept clean.
• Damaged goods are dealt with according to SoP.
• Lighting is adequate, and doors open and close easily.
• Areas in need of attention are reported to the Maintenance Manager.
• All bin allocations are clear from any damaged pallets.
• All forklifts are in good working conditions.

Fleet Control:

• Manage the daily schedule.
• Check that a job card has been allocated to work and that the driver has managed to complete the form correctly.
• Ensure that drivers complete the checklist every morning and afternoon to establish if there are any defaults.
• Request complaints and difficulties for the day and take the appropriate action.

Compliance Control:

• Handle proxy responsibilities.
• Ensure that all drivers have valid driver’s licences and PDP’s.
• Ensure all staff members comply with health and safety requirements.
• Investigate and report on all injuries on duty (IOD’s).
• Implement safe working procedures.
• Verify temperature for the entire Depot by analysing the temperature worksheet.
• Certify that a new load always enters a clean and well-maintained vehicle highlighting the significance of quality.

Security Control:

• Investigate hijacking incidents to establish whether or not they are genuine cases.
• Ensure that all stock leaves the Depot with proper documentation.
• Ensure cameras are focused on risk areas such as entry and exit points and on staff activity/inactivity to ensure staff are appropriately utilised and productive.
• Ensure that security staff check staff leaving for tea and lunch breaks.
• Ensure all trucks leaving the Depot are sealed and recorded in a sealed register.
• Check the seals on Depot doors on a daily basis.

Team Supervision:

• Train staff on the Standard Operating Procedures that serve to guide their approach to work.
• Implement the Standard Operating Procedures through consistent application and communication.
• Ensure that staff understand the procedures and sign off the relevant documents.
• Conduct monthly meetings with staff in order to ascertain problems encountered and resolve associated issues.
• Manage staff performance in order to establish opportunities for development and harness strengths.

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Job Description    

• Vector Logistics, a leading supply chain and logistics company headquartered in Durban, South Africa, is on the lookout for an experienced and dynamic IT Executive to join our innovative and high-performing team. With a rich history and a commitment to excellence, Vector Logistics is at the forefront of providing cutting-edge solutions to meet the evolving needs of businesses across South Africa.
• As the IT Executive at Vector Logistics, you will play a pivotal role in driving the strategic objectives of the business, ensuring seamless execution of IT-related tasks across various business units. Reporting directly to the IT Director, you will lead a team of Application Managers, overseeing the application landscape in areas such as Supply Chain, Customer Service, Finance, Warehouse Logistics, HR Payroll, Smart Worker, and Business Reporting. Your focus will be on innovation, sustainability, and aligning IT initiatives to ensure smooth running of the business while delivering Vector Logistics long-term strategic goals.

Minimum Requirements    
Skills and Experience

• 10-15 years in an IT Leadership role.
• Proven project management experience.
• Preferred experience in SAP, particularly in S4 implementation/migration.
• Knowledge of IT & HRIS systems, E-commerce, B2B systems, and 4th generation systems (machine learning, AI, data strategy, BI, HR systems).
• Background in business process and application management with a focus on service provider engagement management.
• Leadership and management abilities.
• Strategic thinking to identify technology-driven business opportunities.
• Technical expertise across various technologies.
• Business acumen to articulate the value of technology investments and be a trusted business advisor.
• Problem-solving skills and adaptability to changing technological landscapes.

Qualification

• Relevant Degree or Diploma in IT
• Master’s Degree advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    
Key Responsibilities:

 Leadership and Direction

• Manage, lead, and provide direction to Application Managers for alignment with business strategy.
• Lead the IT direction, contributing to the strategic vision set by the IT Director.

 Business Solutions and Innovation

• Explore and align business solutions to market needs, understanding risks, costs, and benefits.
• Drive innovation across application areas, focusing on 4th generation systems.

 Operational Management

• Oversee 3rd party suppliers through Application Managers.
• Ensure efficient people, process, and systems management.
• Stakeholder management and partnering for continuous improvement.
• Manage OPEX and CAPEX budgets and present related monthly reports.
• Drive alignment with the strategic intent and direction of functional areas such as Customer & Sales, Warehousing, Transport, Supply Chain, HR, and Reporting for continuous business growth and transformation.

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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, to Grow What Matters! 
• RCL FOODS is currently seeking a talented and organized HR Practitioner to join the RCL FOODS - Vector Logistics Division (Midrand)
• RCL FOODS requires an experienced HR Professional with excellent knowledge of the practices, principles and legislations.

Minimum Requirements    

• National Diploma / Degree in Human Resource Management
• Valid Code EB drivers’ licence
• Own vehicle for site visits
• Must have at least 3-5 years’ experience as a HR generalist

Duties & Responsibilities    
Employee Relations

• Provide advice to line managers regarding the conduct and misconduct management processes.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process disciplinary cases.
• Provide advice to line managers and investigate/process grievances.
• Review practices to ensure statutory compliance and regularly provide guidance to line managers.
• Manage the housing and SQ allocations and associated evictions.
• Participate in consultations with organised labour.
• Coach Line Managers on effective delivery of Disciplinary hearings
• Manage and coordinate employee wellness including coordination of clinics, KKS, and capacity in meetings
• Represent the organisation at CCMA (Conciliation and Arbitration) and Bargaining Council.
• Chair the monthly meetings with Shop Stewards in the absence of HRBP

Resourcing

• Process permissions to recruit (workflow).
• Process the offers of employment/negotiation.
• Ensure that the Resourcing process is adhered to and jobs are timeously advertised on the eRecruitment and tracked.
• Manage and conduct interviews with Line Managers and selection test and make recommendations to Line for all C Band and lower positions.
• Supervise the orientation of new employees.
• Manage probationary reviews, employee evaluations and terminations.
• Ensure that the site job profiles are relevant and up to date and where job evaluation is required necessary arrangements are made with Line Manager and HRBP

Talent Management

• Coach Line Manager on Performance Management Process and Talent & Org Review process.
• Facilitate Consistency Reviews and Talent & Org Review meetings.
• Coordinate the performance appraisal documents and consolidate performance ratings.
• Drive the succession planning for the site/ region.
• Facilitate employment equity target setting and monitor profile.

Health and Safety Compliance

• Manage the IOD/minor injury treatment process and reporting.
• Assist Risk Officer in monitoring IOD cases.

Organisational Design

• Liaise with Line Managers to get rationale for proposed positions, draw up new proposed org and submit to HRBP for sign off.
• Manage and update business organisational structure on SAP and ensure that all structures are up to date.
• Drive change management initiatives in line with the business and organisational objectives

Training Development

• Compile training matrix from Appraisal doc.
• Facilitate HR training including adhoc refresher for employees and Line Managers.
• Drive Development Plans for all employees in C Band positions.

Employment Equity

• Drawing quarterly reports and discuss at EE meeting also using the same reports of appointments
• Drive staff profile as per agreed KPI for the site by effectively engaging and advising Line Managers.

HR Administration

• Manage new employee on-boarding process.
• Manage terminations and exit interviews.
• Manage the capturing of HR information and data into the relevant systems and assure the integrity of the data.
• Provide advice and information to management and employees on HR policies and procedures, including equal opportunity, anti-discrimination and occupational health and safety programmes.
• Advise management on work matters, career development, personal problems and industrial matters.
• Counsel employees on policies and rules relating to employment policies and programmes, and on the company’s rules and regulations.
• Prepare and process employment and personnel reports and surveys.
• Provide advice and assistance to staff members regarding possible discrimination on the basis of race, religion, non-relevant physical or mental disability, sex and age.
• Audit and draft compliant issues related to Ecowise and Capasity (5 files to be audited per month).
• Quarterly checks on allowances (e.g.: cold allowance) and compare with actual employees working in department.
• Run and analyse HR reports and discuss with business (to update monthly dashboard.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is searching for a Lead Auditor in Food Safety to fill the role of a National SHERQ Coordinator and join the BSO Team at our Head Office in Westville. This role would report to the National QA Compliance Manager. The succesful candidate would need to have excellent technical knowledge pertaining to legislation and statutory requirements accompanied by remarkable experience.
• The SHERQ Coordinator will be required to  maintain the CoE SHERQ Total Integrated Management System (FSSC 22000, ISO 45001, ISO 14 001 and ISO 9001) system and support Foods Division business units and Westville. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum 3 – 5 years experience in a FMCG environment with preferably 3 years in an auditing role
• A tertiary qualification, minimum of a Diploma , Quality Management, Food Technology, Microbiology or Environmental Health
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001, ISO 22 000, FSSC 22000, ISO 14001 and the ISO 45001 system development and implementation

Knowledge Requirements:

• ISO systems
• Industry Standards
• National Legislation
• Statutory Requirements
• Plants and Process Operations
• Quality Management
• Working knowledge of organizations strategies, policies, and operations

Experience and Training

• Demonstrate the RCL Behaviours and additional competencies as below
• Attention to detail and able to work independently. Inquisitive approach with an emphasis on sound interaction with lower, middle, and senior management
• An understanding of multiple key performance indicators, inter-relationship, and bottom line sensitivity
• A sense of urgency; meet deadlines and drive for results
• Proactive and functions well under pressure
• PC expertise with emphasis on MS Office products and Excel is a prerequisite
• Strong auditing skills
• Presentation and reporting skills
• Analytical and problem-solving skills

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop, maintain and drive implementation of SHERQ related national company policies, guideline procedures, standards to ensure legal compliance to food safety, quality, health and safety and environmental customer standards
• Trend, analyse, interpret and prepare health and safety and environmental key performance indicator reports  
• Provide advisory services to other departments and staff functions in SHERQ matters
• Track progress  of serious and critical external SHERQ audit findings including legal compliances raised across Foods Division and identify trends and report to management
• Liaise with relevant departments to achieve SHE legislative compliance to meet company objectives and mitigate risk
• Conducts internal audits across Foods Division according to plan
• Ensure team members accurately and regularly captures data onto 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
• Training of all employees with regards to SHERQ related matters.

Provide Team leadership:

• Coach, support and train personnel at National Office and site SHEQ Co-ordinators and Risk Control Officers regarding Total Integrated Management System requirements to ensure compliance

Effective Teamwork & Self Management:

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrates 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
• Champions training and development of self and others through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate and drive 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.