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Position Summary

The Fitters installs and maintains engineering equipment in first class working condition. Ensure efficient safe operation of machinery by repairing and adjusting equipment to within the allowable tolerances. All work carried out on premises must conform to legal and statutory and internal standards if more stringent in all areas of engineering, quality, and safety health & environment. Fault finding and attending to breakdowns. Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, PMO`s. To be actively involved with new project installations and TPM.

A day in the life of a Fitter

• Carry out the planned maintenance required on plant.                 
• Incumbent has to be pro-active and prevent breakdowns on his/her patrols and shows initiative to continuously improve equipment performance.                
• Install, service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment.                 
• Follow up and recommend actions to overcome and improve problems encountered
• Attend to mechanical faults and breakdowns in all areas of the factory.                 
• Analyzing, investigating, and eliminating re-current faults.                 
• Improve on functional maintenance, cleaning and reliability of equipment                 
• Manage minor projects and contractors in Industrial Services                 
• Plant knowledge and able to operate all industrial services equipment                
• Repairs must be carried out quickly (first time right) and efficiently.                 
• Maintain high standard of work.                 
• Ensure machine reliability and availability for production targets to be met.                 
• Undertakes to work shift, standby and overtime as per company requirements.                
• Lock out & permit procedure to be used at all times when any person could be exposed to danger.
• Ensure any dangerous conditions must be made safe immediately.                 
• To correct errors on drawings and update drawings.                
• Complete the necessary administrative tasks for AMM, SHE, PMO`s.                
• Actively involved in projects and TPM                 
• Interact with production people.                 
• Interact with suppliers.                
• Interact with contractors.    

What will make you successful

• Served Apprenticeship and qualified with a Trade Test Certificate.
• Matric and N3 qualification essential
• Minimum of at least 2-3 years’ experience in mechanical field after passing Fitter trade test
• Manufacturing and Industrial services background
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint SAP and AMM).
• Strong analytical & problem-solving skills.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance practices.
• Preferably from Estcourt or surrounding areas

Closing Date: 13th, July 2022

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Position Summary

The Can Technical Operator ensures efficient operation of Can Manufacturing Department in terms of operations, maintenance, quality and product output, ensures that production requirements are met, and that the machinery under his control is kept in good running order.  operates, services, and maintains all can making equipment to achieve business kpi`s.

A day in the life of a Can Technical Operator

• Operate all can making machinery
• Service, repair and maintain existing and new equipment.
• Carries out planned maintenance and changeovers
• Reports defects to his/her manager and proposes remedial action. 
• Investigate and recommend actions to overcome problems encountered with equipment. 
• Troubleshoot as quick as possible whilst maintaining high standard of workmanship. (Obtain MSA, Production requirements and efficiencies)
• Prioritizes when two or more breakdowns occur at the same time with the involvement of the production personnel.
• Monitors and adjusts while operating as required.
• Carries out changeover of machinery as per production requirements and starts up as per standard.
• Undertakes to work shifts, overtime and standby as per company requirements

What will make you successful

• Must be a qualified Artisan Fitter
• Must have Matric and N3 qualification
• Minimum of at least 2-3 year’s experience in mechanical field after passing the trade test
• Manufacturing background

Closing Date: 13th, July 2022

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This role is to support the Factory Manager as a trusted co-pilot within the Factory Leadership Team (vision, organization, practices, initiatives/projects…) on a day to day as well as on a long-term strategic view. Provide visibility around costs related to the factory processes through the driving of relevant analysis and reporting (monitoring of the budget and controlling the variances), ensure adherence to financial legal requirements and NAS.

A day in the life of a Factory Finance Controller:

• Challenge assumptions in seeking cost improvements in factory. Seek for and support cost improvement opportunities, be an active contributor to improvement projects and initiatives validate and review proposed savings
• Coordinate reporting of actuals (including organizing and overseeing timeliness and accuracy of period-end close, and promoting ownership of data at source); and forecasts for the factory; ensure transparency of this process; follow up and monitoring of progress to close gaps, ensuring Nestle financial policies, Accounting Standards and Costing Standards are followed
• Participate in business planning; prepare and coordinate the factory budget with factory management; Perform revisions or simulations if needed
• Develop, control and ensure robust evaluations of capital investment plans and requests
• Ensure clear control and visibility of assets and liabilities, including the development, implementation and compliance with internal controls
• Coach and develop the factory finance personnel as individuals and as a team, including career and succession planning.
• Promote clear understanding of financial key figures and costing within the factory, including organizing training sessions for non-specialists.
• Ensure full transparency of costs and financial impact to the organization of major or strategic decisions relating to the factory
• Organize internal and external benchmarking of factory performance and factory product costs
• Coordinate and be key contact for internal and external audits within the factory

What will make you successful

• Formal financial qualification of appropriate level (degree or similar)
• Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g.: Costing, accounts payable, ideally within a factory or supply chain
• Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience
• Experience within a network organization (internal and external providers)
• Proficiency in English and language of the market (where applicable)

Closing Date: 13th, July 2022

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At the Maintenance Specialist you will be responsible for maintain manufacturing and packaging equipment to meet production requirements and performance targets whilst co-ordinating Engineering resources as the Packaging SME.

A day in the life of...

Safety Requirements:

• Ensure compliance to (OHSACT) by ensuring compliance to Work Permits, LOTO & Company requirements.
• Ensure efficient safe operation of machinery by setting and adjusting devices to within allowed tolerances.

Maintenance and repairs

• Lead and co ordinate the execution of planned maintenance for the Factory equipment, including Services and Buildings.
• Identify and communicate skills gaps, coaching where possible, to improve the maintenance staff execution and performance.
• Ensure that machine reliability and availablity enables the meeting of production targets.        

Maintenance Planning

• Actively participate in the planning of, and lead the co ordination and execution of Maintenance Shut downs for restoration of all equipment.
• Revise maintenance plans, equipment maintenance schedules and checklists to support reliable plant operation.

Problem Solving

• Conduct Loss Tree Analysis, and implement corrective action plans focused on correcting Root Cause.
• Follow up and drive actions to resolve and improve arising maintenance issues.
• Identify and address Root cause of re occuring faults with sound and sensible solutions            

Compliance

• Responsible for the time management of subordinates using the Kronos system. 
• Responsible to escalate time management issues from subordinates to HR and Factory Engineer.
• Set and maintain high quality of workmanship. 
• Undertakes to work shift, standby and overtime as per company requirements.

What will make you successful

• At least N6 Certificate.
• Served an Apprenticeship and qualified with a Trade Test Certificate.
• A minimum of 2 - 3 years experience in Mechanical field.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and under pressure.
• Computer literate (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, SAP and AMM).
• Strong analytical & problem solving skills.
• In depth knowledge of maintenance practices.
• Supportive and able to effect Change Management.

Closing Date: 13th, July 2022

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Position Summary

To lead and develop the Category and Channel agenda within the market to deliver long term Category growth and profitably increased market share.

A day in the life of a CDT Manager

• Lead the commercial planning process (ICP) to ensure timely cross-functional input and alignment to the key Category, Brand, Channel, Shopper and Customer growth opportunities and activation platforms
• Establish winning commercial propositions and support the development of customer and field sales plans.
• Partner with Brand and Sales Teams to develop actionable insights that will support Category driving initiatives
• Deliver a strong category growth story reflecting consumer, shopper, channel & customer dynamics
• Gathering insights:  Ensure that shopper understanding is available to support category and customer strategic decisions
• Develop the capability of commercial functions (Marketing, Sales, Field) to ensure shopper behavior is understood and applied to build stronger category stories and customers plans
• Translating insights: Lead the generation of shopper understanding and interpret relevant sources of information and translate them into actionable insight relevant to category, brand, channel and customer
• Develop channel solutions and contribute to build commercially aligned business cases and key initiatives that address the opportunity for future channel growth leveraging our categories strategies
• Brings actionable insights which will inspire customers to implement aligned category strategy and initiatives
• Support the customer teams to create a compelling story that establishes a connection between our customers and our initiatives to grow the category by addressing shopper needs
• Actively Develop People through coaching and professional skills training.
• Ensure career & succession planning, PDP's and talent management processes are in place

What will make you successful

• BCom Degree in Accounting, Economics, Sales or Marketing
• 5-10 years commercial experience
• Strong trade marketing experience and key accounts preferential
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills
• Customer knowledge (retail and distributor)

Closing Date: 14th, July 2022

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Position Summary

The chemistry analyst independently carries out chemical analysis for fat, moisture,effluent, viscosity and water according to Nestlé-internal and official procedures based on titrimetric, potentiometric or gravimetric testing.The analyst is responsible for preparation of the sample, analysis, entering results into SAP and reporting of results within five days according to work planning. He/She maintains the chemical inventory and laboratory equipment according to strict rules (internal control plan) and tracks the performance of the analytical methods in use through method performance monitoring applications (QSTAT) and regular proficiency testing (P-tests). Method procedures (LIs/SOPs) are verified on a regular basis by the analyst.

In this position the jobholder is overall accountable for On Time Release and availability of samples with all required documents. May include reasonable requests to perform tasks outside this scope

A day in the life of a Chemistry Analyst

Leadership

• Knows by product group the principles of analytical methods applied for all parameters monitored by the factory laboratory 
• Ensures reliable results as per NQMS/ Nestle Internal requirements and within five days turnaround time.
• Adds value to the analytical results through full understanding of the product in terms of food safety and regulatory compliance.
• Alerts Compliance Specialist (Co-ordinator) of discrepancies/ out of norm situations

Technical 

• Analysis of samples: perform all fat, moisture (both rapid & oven), particle size, viscosity, effluent, sucrose, reducing sugars, viscosity, raw material analysis and proximate analysis as per Laboratory instructions and ensure correct result entry into SAP with respect to method used.
• Management of GLP, ICP,SOP : put ICP, SOP in place and update them when necessary. Maintain Good laboratory practices (GLP). Ensure safeties are in place at all times. Use control checks and monitor analytical method performance through QStat to ensure quality of analytical results. 
• Proficiency Testing: Participate in Nestlé “P” tests and other proficiency schemes.
• Maintenance of resources: keep track of resources (chemicals/ gases/ glassware/ instruments, consumables). Maintain equipment (services) and arrange for defects/faulty equipment to be repaired. Maintain records of repairs/calibrations/analytical method control.    

What will make you successful

• 1-3 years experience in a lab environment
• Diploma/Degree in Chemistry or any science related qualification
• Knowledge of good manufacturing system
• Compliance and regulatory experience
• 1-3 years experience in a lab environment
• FMCG/Pharmaceutical background essential

Closing Date: 14th, July 2022

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Position Summary

The Team Captain ensures that the production plan is fully achieved on time and in compliance with legal requirements meeting safety, quality, hygiene, cost and environment need.

A day in the life of a Team Captain

• Ensure that finished products are consistently manufactured meeting prescribed standards (compliant), on time and meeting consumer expectations                                                                                        
• Maintain a safe working environment in compliance with the local laws striving for Zero accidents through continuous coaching on safety behaviors.                                               
• Focus on material availability, finished goods quality, and on time delivery through optimal resource allocation                                           
• Lead a continuous improvement/employee involvement culture through NCE approach. Drive for excellence and support operators and staff in their tasks.                                      
• Provide timely feedback and coaching to individuals and team in order to develop them to their full potential and to achieve objectives

What will make you successful

• Knowledge and understanding of SAP and production modules
• Experience of 3 years experience
• University Qualification in Production Management/Operations/Engineering
• FMCG advantageous

Closing Date: 15th, July 2022

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Position Summary

The Team Leader manages a designated team, plant and materials in a culture of performance monitoring, review and action, open communication, employee involvement and employee relations, continuous improvement in support of achieving organization mission and objectives.

A day in the life of a Team Leader

Control of Production Scheduling and Planning 

• Break down weekly MPS into daily shifts.
• Monitor on a daily basis any deviations from scheduling and supply and reasons for it.
• Attend all meetings relevant to the above

Plant Performance/Efficiency Management 

• Ensure compliance with all output recording procedures

Budget /variance control

• Assist in the calculation of budget losses.
• Organize daily/weekly cycle counting of ingredients, packaging, WIP and finished products.

Management of HR

• Identify all training needs for the line crew and conduct or arrange training when and where required.
• Arrange line crewing, including labour transfers and contract works.
• Ensure full familiarization with current labour Legislation        

Implementation of NQS

• Ensure that release parameters are complied with and the release procedure is followed.

Safety, Loss and Control Management

• Ensure that all environmental regulations are complied to.

Innovative and Improvement

• Promote Continuous Improvement and seek new and improved methods of working in order to increase efficiency in the overall production process
• Manage Teamwork to ensure continuous improvement of all activities and resources within the organization.     

What will make you successful

• A Degree/ ND in Eng, Manufacturing or Food Tech. with English and Maths in Matric
• Min. 3 years experience in food manufacturing environment.
• Computer Literate.

Closing date: 15th, July 2022