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A day in the life an Assistant Factory Controller:
Decision Support:
- Provision of accurate and timely detailed product costings. Variance analysis and reporting (weekly, monthly, yearly). Assist with Preparation of the Standard Cost Budget and Revisions and submit on a timely basis. Co-ordination and Involvement in new product development teams – costings for feasibility studies.
- Co-ordination and Involvement in new product development teams – costings for feasibility studies. Provision of accurate monthly Actual Cost Calculation with consistent adherence to Period End Close timelines. Ensure that the Nestle Costing Standards Guidelines and Methodologies are observed and applied consistently.
- Validate and analyze financial and accounting information pertaining to the factory for Management and employees. Preparation of the monthly Raw and Packing materials Working Capital reporting. Involvement with all departments in Continuous Improvements initiatives.
- Involvement in shop-floor control, daily process order variance meetings with production department Management Teams. Supporting Factory Controller in decision support activities such as, what if analysis, EBA calculations etc. Ad hoc Projects. Monitor and Control factory fixed cost.
Operational:
- Ensure audit guidelines and Nestle Accounting policy is observed.
- Education of shop-floor staff in use of SAP to improve material/labour control.
- Maintenance of data integrity for SAP.
- Implement procedure to avoid write offs and ensure that obsolete and redundant materials are identified and written off in accordance with head office directives.
- Petty Cash disbursement and replenishment.
- Actively involved in implementing the Companies environment and safety policies.
- Implement procedure to avoid write offs and ensure that obsolete and redundant materials are identified and written off in accordance with head office directives.
What will make you successful?
- Bachelor’s Degree or Honours Degree in Accounting or appropriate financial qualification.
- Qualified Chartered Accountant (CA (SA) or CIMA or ACCA) will be an added advantage.
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in Accounting / Finance function with at least 2 years in Manufacturing/ FMCG.
- Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry or manufacturing experience.
- Experience within a network organization (internal and external providers).
- Can effectively multitask with tight deadlines.
- Effective communication & stakeholder engagement.
- Strong analytical and critical thinking/problem solving abilities.
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A day in the life of a Chemistry/Microbiology 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 Q-Stat 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?
- Diploma/Degree in Chemistry, Microbiology or any science related qualification
- 3 years’ experience in a lab environment preferably within the Food Industry
- Knowledge of good manufacturing system
- Compliance and regulatory experience
- FMCG/Pharmaceutical background essential
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A day in the life of a Product Technologist:
I&R Excellence:
- Lead I&R projects by working in cross-functional teams (marketing, technical and factory) and following the NPDI process from Concept to post-launch:
- Develop formulations aligned with PTC/R&D Center and in compliance with relevant legislations as well as NF criteria and 60/40 methodology.
- Determine best packaging solution with packaging technologist.
- Identify factory requirements for the new products (CAPEX...).
- Coordinate and lead industrial trials and participate in pHACCP/HACCP studies.
- Prepare and update Manufacturing dossiers, BOMs, and Specifications for product and process
- Ensure smooth hand-over to operations with "zero" defect industrialization.
Manufacturing Excellence:
- Lead process improvement initiatives to reduce manufacturing costs and improve quality
- Lead initiatives on harmonization of recipes and materials for cost reduction
- Provide technical support to factory on identifying root causes of problems on product quality issues and give recommendations.
Quality and compliance:
- Ensure all I&R project tasks are aligned with internal standards and processes as per NPDI, GIs/MIs.
- Get release approval from BU/SBU for new products.
- Update and maintain recipe management and specification systems.
- Build quality, regulatory compliance and food safety of new products developed.
What will make you successful?
- Diploma/Degree in Food Technology/Food Engineering or Microbiology/Biotechnology
- 3 years’ experience in Manufacturing Environment, and/or product development preferably in FMCG
- Exposure to both operational and commercial environments.
- Must be computer literate
- Working well under-pressure
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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 Q-Stat 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?
- Diploma/Degree in Chemistry or any science related qualification
- 3 years’ experience in a lab environment preferably within the Food Industry
- Knowledge of good manufacturing system
- Compliance and regulatory experience
- FMCG/Pharmaceutical background essential
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A day in the life of Tipping Mixer Operator:
- Perform the job per work instructions, guidance, to ensure product quality meet applicable standards including food safety.
- Ensure compliance to product quality and food safety standards.
- Keep record of the operation parameters related
- Check material availability of all the raw materials and on time delivery through keeping standardized procedures.
- Record production and stoppages on Stoppage Analysis Module(SAM).
- .Ensure general cleanliness and tidiness of control room and operation areas.
- Report all abnormalities/ breakdowns through tagging system and inform the Team Leader or engineering.
- Adhere to safety standards and SOP.
- Any other duties as assigned from time to time.
What will make you successful?
- Matriculation certificate is essential.
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in food manufacturing environment.
- Exposure to implementing continuous improvement and employee involvement techniques. Implementation experience of TPM.
Skills & Knowledge
- Able to communicate well
- Coaching skills (Factory colleagues)
- Good organizational, planning and coordination skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to understand the business
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Introduce New (IN): -
- Renovation & customization of products.
- Support ideation & Consumer Insight work.
- Provide expert support during Industrialization.
Operate Existing (OE): -
- Support implementation of Manufacturing Standards (NWSM).
- Implement Category Competencies into the factory.
- Provide Expert Support.
- Perform local recipe and material management activities for the category.
A day in the life of an Application Group Manager:
- Reviews and approves – with the Business – the renovation briefs for locally managed projects.
- Contributes to gate decisions for "Go-to-Renovate", "Implement" and "Launch."
- Leads and supports translation of consumer insight into product attributes and driving Manufacturing excellence.
- Customize and localize recipe and packaging design, detail raw materials and packaging specifications.
- Leads Renovation and customization projects (including renovation for cost improvement), identifies optimization opportunities in collaboration with the CTCU/CTAG.
- Leads local Raw Material & Packaging Materials Harmonization.
What will make you successful?
- University degree or equivalent (e.g., Process Engineering, Food Engineering, Packaging Engineering)
- 3 – 5 years production and process technology experience, technical education background Solid category experience in Operations and R&D
- A solid food industry experience (Production Manager, End to End manager or similar).
- I&R Experience, Product Development Specialist, Application Group Specialist in the category.
- Project Management experience involving a range of projects of varying size and complexity (major projects /multiple projects).
- Line management: proven capability of developing and leading people.
- Proven track record in delivering results by working with cross-functional teams (with or without direct reports).
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A day in the life of a Quality Systems Specialist:
Leadership
- Coordinate all activities related to the setup and maintenance of the Factory Quality Manual.
- Ensure that Quality instructions and procedures are updated.
- Develop a Quality System Audit team and audit plan
- Ensure that audit plan is carried out.
- Ensure that all corrective actions are carried out in time.
- Inform and update the Management on all activities and trends pertaining to the Quality Management System.
- Assist in the preparation of the factory MRQ.
- Assess the effectiveness of the corrective actions.
- Ensure improvement and performance of the Quality System is assessed.
Technical
- Establish and maintains the chemicals 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).
- Ensures reliable results as per ISO 17025.
- Define and oversee Maintenance of GLP, ICP, SOP, including procedure drafting.
- Use control checks and monitor through QStat.
- Co-ordinates participation in Nestlé Proficiency tests and other recognized proficiency test schemes.
- Maintenance of resources: keep track of supplier performance (chemicals/gases/glassware/instruments, consumables).
- Perform operational buyer role within NQAC to ensure good housekeeping of all orders.
What will make you successful?
- Diploma/Degree in Chemistry or Quality Management
- 3 years’ experience in Quality Systems, preferably in FMCG
- Previous experience in Leading ISO 17025 Audits.
- Being a SANAS Technical Assessor would be an advantage
- Working knowledge of HPLC/UPLC and ICP-OES.
- Experience in developing training Material.
- Detailed knowledge of NQMS and NQS, Corporate Operating Quality Manual and instructions
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A day in the life of a Food Safety Specialist:
Leadership
- Consult Factory Supply Chain, Production, Engineering and QA in implementing and maintaining GMP pre-requisite program requirements” (GMP - PRP) and Food Safety level at site
- Develop and implement training materials for use at site for improving the Food Safety Awareness on shop-floor level and in the field.
- Coordinate the activities with the Pest control agency and ensure compliance of practices and continuous improvement.
- Preparation and follow up during the plant maintenance repair and upgrades.
- Audit and assess the level of implementation of the Food Safety Management System in factory through hygiene inspections and implementation of FSSC 22000.
- Drive the assessment, implementation and improvement of HACCP within the factory.
- Drive Food safety culture in factory.
- Management of the cleaning service and pest control service provider activities on site.
- Manage the activities of the Food safety team.
- Lead initiatives on foreign body prevention at site level.
- Ensure management of Food defense assessment and food fraud mitigation (VACCP and TACCP).
Technical Assistance
- Assist Suppliers through SQA audits to improve Food safety systems.
- Advise Factory management on Food Safety Management issues.
- Drive compliance to hygiene permits and risk assessments for maintenance work in factory.
- Advise factory management on the implementation of Food safety requirements.
- Audit the canteen to ensure adherence to food safety standards.
- Support factory with Root cause analysis on all food safety related complaints / Deviations.
- Follow up on Food safety gaps from verification activities.
- Create visibility and awareness on all Key food safety focus areas.
- Evaluate together with the Competency Centre and Food Technologist the impact on Food Safety of all Critical Raw Materials.
People Development
- Train and develop Operators and Team leaders with respect to food safety.
- Train and develop Maintenance and engineering teams on hygienic design elements.
- Drive a culture of Food safety with shopfloor staff though coaching, training, awareness.
What will make you successful?
- Diploma/Degree in Food technology, Biochemistry, Microbiology
- Production experience min. 2 years.
- FSMS Audit experience, Lead auditor qualification advantageous
- Experience in implementing HACCP
- Knowledge of FS Standards (e.g. FSSC 22000) and Pre-requisite program requirements
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A day in the life of a Technical Store Man:
- Responsible for working in a manner which adheres to hygienic standards and safety regulations.
- Raises manual request for NLAG and ZSIM if necessary, upon request.
- Receives goods from suppliers into the store by checking the quantity and quality in the presence of the supplier and carries out proper records management and control.
- Withdraws items by requisitions duly raised and released in the system (SAP-AMM) for ERSA or duly signed by sectional/departmental heads for UNBW, NLAG or ZSIM and carries out proper records management and control.
- Issues loan tools against coins only.
- Keeps cutting tools such as drills, taps etc. in good condition. Request sharpening from workshop if necessary.
- Checks loan book once a week. No material should be loaned for more than a week.
- Check whether requisition vouchers for uniforms are done correctly with staff number and enters all personal effects into the staff stock card.
- Ensures that all old damaged personal effects are properly disposed of.
- Ensures regular system cheek up such that physical stock situation corresponds with that of operating system (SAP) and informs the Supervisor of any discrepancies for corrective action to be taken.
- Takes daily readings of electricity, fuel and water meters as may be directed by his superior.
- Responsible for daily inventory count and results recording in the operating system (SAP-AMM) as per the inventory cycle counting plan and responsible and accountable for any discrepancy.
- The storekeeper responsible for data entry assists and coordinates with the M&I Supervisor to maintain the master data for the M&I Stores.
- Fully responsible for the security of all items placed in the M&I Store and ensures their orderly arrangement.
- When a job is finished at any place, the place must be left clean and tidy thus keeping the stores and its environs under good hygienic conditions in accordance with SHE, NQMS and FSMS.
- Proactive in promoting Safety.
- Supports implementation of NQMS and NCE.
- Implements 5S in his area and promotes in the plant.
- SHE: Working safely and supporting the overall Safety, Health and Environment Management standards that apply to your work area
What will make you successful?
- Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Certificate
- 2 years in similar position
- Store Management and Inventory Control certificate / diploma
- Must have worked in a similar position for at least one year
- Planning and organization
- Professional and technical knowledge
- Ability to work with a team
- Knowledge and identification of parts and equipment
- Rigor and firm less.
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A day in the life of a Compliance Specialist:
- Be the subject matter expert on all compliance requirements (Legal, Food safety and Nestle norms) by product group for Co-Manufacturing
- Ensure that monitoring schemes incudes all up-to-date compliance requirements and are implemented.
- Review monitoring data for finished products, ingredients and packaging materials against set requirements.
- Reviews Co Manufacturing factory laboratory quality systems and alerts the Factory Quality Manager on any discrepancies.
- Audit the Co Manufacturing factory laboratory's quality system and maintains all documents pertaining to the system.
- Updates compliance requirements based on relevant market changes.
- Ensure the launch of new products, which are compliant with norms.
- Document compliance requirements (ISO standards) and results
- Implement an effective Net Content Management (NCM) system to ensure compliance with the regulations of all selling markets
What will make you successful?
- Diploma/Degree in Microbiology, Chemistry or Quality Management
- 3 years’ experience in similar role within FMCG
- In-depth knowledge of ISO 22000 & ISO 17025
- SAP Knowledge
- Knowledge and experience in application of problem-solving tools
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