Job Opportunities at Vital Health Foods

Description

• To assist the Cost Accountant in performing role.  Calculate costs of new products & analyze the impacts of cost changes to current products.

Responsibilities:

• Calculate product profitability (for Vital, Promeal, Nautilus, and WASSEN)
• Prepare competitor analysis for new products
• Support sales and marketing with the calculation of a recommended retail price point based on costing structures
• Assist with weekly and month-end processes (for Vital, Nautilus, and Promeal)
• Assist with reviewing raw material price changes and the implications thereof
• Assist with performing monthly internal control checks 
• Assist in performing monthly reconciliations on GL accounts
• Assist with performing pre-month-end tasks to conclude the financial period.

Requirements

• BCom or relevant financial degree
•  Intermediate-level Excel
• Vacation work, or entry-level accounting-related experience
• The ability to process and interpret financial data
• Good numerical, time management & communication skills
• Detail, quality & results focussed. 

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Description

• To effectively manage production processes, people, and machines to ensure that optimal efficiencies of materials, equipment, and labour are achieved, and to implement and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities:

• To manage production to achieve targets most efficiently and cost-effectively
• Increase the productivity of the department through efficient planning
• Ensure efficient use of resources (staff, equipment, materials) in the department
• Analyse statistical data to identify problem areas and opportunities
• Timeously submit all production reports
• To ensure that Food Safety and Quality Standards are always adhered to and remedial action is taken when required
• To minimize risk to the organization through effectively managing company assets and maximizing processes and controls
• To learn key processes, layouts of services, production processes, and production flow layouts
• To learn the automation of machines and the manufacturing procedures
• To ensure compliance with all Safety, Health, and hygiene legislative requirements and company policies and procedures
• To ensure that staff is trained, equipped, and motivated through effective staff management processes
• To monitor costs to ensure operations are within budget and to maximise investment and utilization of resources. 

Requirements

• National Higher Diploma or degree in Engineering, Business Management, or Operations Management
• 5-8  years’ management experience in an FMCG production environment and /or technical experience in Operations
• Intensive knowledge of relevant legislation (HACCP, OSH Act, BCEA, EE, and SD)
• Extensive Project Management experience
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral)
• Unwavering focus on delivering results and problem-solving.

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Description

• Nautilus Pharma is a trusted South African contract manufacturer in the pharma sector with over 75 years’ experience as part of the Vital-Group . The company has gained superior expertise in the development, testing and manufacturing of quality complementary medicines, health supplements and neutraceuticals in a variety of packaging formats and dosage forms. The manufacturing site, situated in Kuilsriver, Cape Town is a fully accredited GMP facility licensed with SAHPRA. Furthermore, the facility is certified by The British Retail Consortium and is Halaal.
• Nautilus Pharma offers specialised services to the Pharmaceutical, Complementary Medicines, Vitamin and Supplement sectors in South Africa and various International markets. The facility has a fully equipped analytical laboratory and a highly skilled technical team. Specialised services include Regulatory advisory and support, Research and Development including formulation development and product optimisation, analytical method development, optimisation, and validation. The fully equipped technical centre offers stability testing and storage which includes raw materials and finished product testing.
• The company prides itself in ethical practices to ensure that a safe and efficacious, quality product is produced consistently for its customers.
• Core values are centered around client facing solutions from concept to final product. Agility, flexibility, and innovative thinking set us apart as a leader in the industry. The business prides itself as a solutions business with a family-oriented culture. Nautilus Pharma  takes great care in attracting the right candidates and retaining our valuable employees. Investing in training, workshops, learning and development opportunities is at the core of what we do.
• As a progressive health company, we believe in diversity and recognising individual opinions and creative ideas. We encourage employees to learn, excel at their jobs, and grow to their full potential. At the end of the day, we‘re about more than business. We‘re about people.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

• Nautilus Pharma Pty Ltd is looking to recruit a Managing Director to lead and grow the business to execute on its mandate and to achieve its objectives in a sustainable and profitable manner.
• The role will report to the Board and will manage a team of functional leaders.
• As the Managing Director you will be fully accountable for all aspects related to the performance of the company. Typical key performance indicators related to this role include profit, revenue and revenue growth, operational efficiencies, brand performance, balancing regulatory compliance with competitiveness, ESG and BBBEE.

Your responsibilities will include:

Organisational leadership

• Strategy development.
• Culture and climate.
• Performance management and development.
• Change management.

Management

• Business and operational planning.
• Budget management.
• Operational implementation and execution monitoring.
• Operational efficiency management.
• Workflow and alignment management.
• Resource and capacity management.
• Organisational structure and role clarity.
• Governance and compliance / risk management.

Relationship management

• Managing industry and stakeholder engagement and relations.

Requirements
Minimum qualification:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (Engineering, Finance or Business) or relevant post-graduate qualification, or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 10-15 years’ experience at senior management level at a manufacturing company preferably FMCG or pharma with a proven track-record of working within cross functional teams.
   

Knowledge and skill requirements:

• Operational competence regarding production and people management to ensure good efficiencies.
• Technical competence – understanding quality assurance, quality control and regulatory compliance as it relates to the industry.
• Financial management skills.
• Organisational change management skills.
   

Behavioural competencies:

• Deciding & initiating action (pro-activity).
• Leading and direction setting.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication and influencing.
• Analysing and problem solving, including strategic thinking capability and ability to deal with complexity.
• Planning and organising.
• Adapting and responding to change and innovating.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.

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Description

• The Vital Group is South Africa's leading and oldest independent manufacturer and distributor of branded vitamins, minerals and supplements (“VMS”), as well as functional food and snack products. Vital is recognised as an iconic South African brand with a rich legacy that spans 75 years and is the most recognised Vitamin and Supplement brand in South Africa. In addition, Vital is distributed to several African countries.
• Vital is a brand focussed, consumer centric business built on solid values that embrace Health and Wellness at the core. Our quality products are manufactured in a GMP-certified facility and the company is audited and accredited by the South African Health Products Regulatory Authority as well as the British Retail Consortium.
• Vital Group’s product range covers a broad spectrum of categories including OTC products, VMS, complementary health products, dietary and wellness supplements, functional foods, cereals and snacks.
• The business was founded in 1947 and is headquartered in Kuilsriver, Cape Town. Vital was recently acquired by Nurture Brands, a functional & convenience food platform founded by EXEO Capital. Nurture Brands will drive a growth trajectory for the company through a strategy of expanding its footprint in the South African, African and select European Health and Wellness Markets. The business aims to expand the portfolio of products and brands through an aggressive innovation & acquisition program. This will encompass new channels and new markets. The company is people orientated, with strong family values that makes the Vital Group a happy, nurturing place to work.

MANAGING DIRECTOR

• Vital Health Foods Pty Ltd is looking to recruit a Managing Director to lead and grow the business to execute on its mandate and to achieve its objectives in a sustainable and profitable manner.  
• The role will report to the Board and will manage a team of functional leaders.
• As the Managing Director you will be fully accountable for all aspects related to the performance of the company. Typical key performance indicators related to this role include profit, revenue and revenue growth, market share growth, innovation and new product development, ESG and BBBEE.

Your responsibilities will include:

Organisational leadership

• Strategy development.
• Culture and climate.
• Performance management and development.
• Change management.

Management

• Business and operational planning.
• Budget management.
• Operational implementation and execution monitoring.
• Reporting.
• Operational efficiency management. 
• Workflow and alignment management.
• Resource and capacity management.
• Organisational structure and role clarity.
• Governance and compliance / risk management.

Relationship management

• Managing industry and stakeholder engagement and relations
   

Requirements
Minimum qualification:

• A relevant Bachelor’s degree (business / commerce) or relevant post-graduate qualification, or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 10-15 years’ experience at senior management level, with a proven track-record of working within cross functional teams.
• Previous commercial experience, preferably within the health supplement, complementary medicine or FMCG (consumer health) industries.
• Having demonstrated a consistent record of success in delivering exceptional results in a highly dynamic, fast changing and competitive environment with proven expertise in driving commercial growth and profitability.
• Well-developed product development as well as operational (sales and marketing) know-how.
• Proven track record of building and maintaining strong relationships across the industry.
   

Knowledge and skill requirements:

• A deep understanding of the South African (and international) VMS / health supplement and complementary medicine market – ability to read industry and consumer trends and insight into innovation opportunities and trends / Understanding of how to capitalize on emerging trends to remain at the forefront of innovation.
• A passion for the alternative health industry and concept of holistic healing.
• Excellent commercial (sales and marketing) skills and acumen including brand and brand value management skills.
• A good understanding of commercial industry relations, displaying a broad and multifaceted view (which key accounts; which distribution channels; etc.).
• Financial management skills.
• Organisational change management skills.
   

Behavioural competencies:

• Deciding & initiating action (pro-activity).
• Leading and direction setting.
• Interpersonal relationships.
• Communication and influencing.
• Analysing and problem solving, including strategic thinking capability and ability to deal with complexity.
• Planning and organising.
• Adapting and responding to change and innovating.
• Coping with pressures and setbacks.
• Entrepreneurial and commercial thinking.