Job Vacancies at Distell

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• This position works closely with Central Planning and a key output is an optimised production plan.

• Furthermore this position plan all bulk requirements and liaise with the primary supplying plants in terms of constraints. 

• The third key focus is an optimised returnable system, focusing on communication and tracking actual performance vs Planned activities.

• Responsible for a stable production plan by optimally utilising production facilities and employees.

• The demand of products produced on relevant lines are managed effectively.

• Incorrect Master data and BOM’s reported and corrected.

• Create and manage production order reservations

• Production declared technically complete – TECO.

• Generate 4 week SAP production plan.

• Assist with pack upgrades and change requests.

• Determine planned production as needed.

• Calculate the capacity needed by the production line and the shifts required

• Assist with the budget/ forecast processes

• Timeous distribution of production plans 

• Production orders are released timeously.

• Daily production feedback meetings are attended.

• Active involvement in the missing parts management process

• Effective re-scheduling of production lines as a result of breakdowns or other quality related problems.

• Compile accurate printing plans 

• Provide monthly consolidation of actuals vs. forecast

• Liaise with bulk supply plants/departments.

• Optimise bulk planning to prevent an overstock situation.

• Manage bulk planning 

• Liaise with reverse logistics to ensure returnable material is on site in time for packaging.

• Confirm with Transport to ensure efficient moving of returnables.

• Ensure compliance to the QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, FSSC, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841)

• Ensure compliance to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs at all times

• Ensure compliance to OHSACT and all Distell Risk, Health and Safety procedures and statutory requirements. 

• Ensure that unsafe conditions are reported and rectified.

• Assist in achieving department and site business plans.

• Support and encourage the values of the company.

• Actively encourage innovations within the team

• Actively involved in Problem solving methodology

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• At least 3 years’ experience in a Production Planning/MRP environment

• Relevant Tertiary qualification in Planning/Logistics/Supply Chain Management

• Proven record in production planning environment

• Relevant experience of SAP production planning.

• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities

• Proven Computer literacy in MS Office/ SAP / Excel

• Sound knowledge of supply chain concepts

• Experience in a SAP R3/R4 environment (including APO)

• Ability to work under pressure and to work independently & accurately.

• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities

• Ability to influence others outside his/her own sphere of control

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Purpose of the Position:
Develop, manage, grow and sustain a prominent brand that delights consumers through the understanding, anticipation, creation, and meeting of consumer needs.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain and update Regional Brandbox input

• Assisting with monthly reporting on sales and A&P budgets

• Assist with country’s marketing budgets on expenditure, as well as monitoring thereof

• Assist with packaging upgrade launches, assist with new SKU launches and rollouts

• Assist with the procurement process of merchandise material, as well as the managing thereof

• Assist with implementation of Cycles and consumer engagements

• Drive gathering & storing of Regional competitor/trend information management, and assist in interpreting regional trends and competitive activities

• Drive impactful and cost-effective brand campaigns

• Support direct line manager with relevant and accurate analysis on brand performance and budget status

• Support Marketing Manager with strategy, planning, and content development 

• Support brand team to grow brand equity and ensure that overall Brand Health targets achieved

• Implement regional brand plan elements

• Write and submit clear and timeous procurement briefs

• Rollout brand elements to touchpoints including digital/social media communication and campaigns

• Track and report on campaign effectiveness

• Ensure merchandising & POS collateral is available and deployed as required

• Create funds planning and manage campaign processes in SAP CRM

• Manage specific brand campaigns from concept to execution (end to end)

• Provide assistance to broader team in the execution of brand plans

• Drive continuous improvement in the area of responsibility

• Feedback relevant marketing insights and campaign learnings to drive improvement in campaign impact and effectiveness

• Drive world-class implementation of new product launches and take corrective action where required

The successful candidate must preferably have the following experience/skills/qualifications:

• Appropriate tertiary qualification – degree/diploma (i.e. BComm. IMM )

• Minimum 3 years’ relevant marketing experience, ideally across a range of categories/FMCG’s

• Knowledge of product pricing, packaging, distribution, and positioning

• Familiarity with the latest marketing trends and best practices

• Ability to conduct research and analyze data

• Good organizational skills 

• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral) and sound presentation skills 

• Knowledge of SAP CRM as a planning and management tool for brand activity will be advantageous 

• Proven and appropriate brand knowledge

• Computer literacy – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Basic SAP knowledge

• Ability to work flexible hours

• Good communication and interpersonal skills

• Proven numerical aptitude and above-average analytical abilities

• Able to work independently and under pressure

• Willingness to travel

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Operates, attends, start and stop power driven machines peculiar to the industry

• Scrutinizes or checks the work done by machine.

• Makes running adjustments to the machine.

• Ensure quality standards are adhered to (perform quality checks).

• Ensure settings done according to SOP’s.

• Minimize unplanned downtime on machines and equipment.

• Optimize all machines and equipment OEE (Overall Equipment Efficiency).

• Executing first line maintenance.

• Actively participate in all MDWT activities.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Grade 12 or equivalent qualification with maths and science.

• NQF Level 3 Packaging Diploma will be advantageous.

• 1-2 years’ experience in manufacturing

• 1-2 years’ experience in production environment

• Physically healthy and strong

• Knowledge of operating machines and apparatus

• Knowledge of  quality and Cellar administration systems

• Candidates must be technically oriented

• Candidate must display good communication skills

• Candidate must have the ability to work under pressure.

• Candidate must display sound knowledge of safe working procedures.

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Purpose of the Role:
To manager and co-ordinate site Quality Control and to ensure quality analysis is conducted in compliance with Distell Standards and Specification for transformation into information.

Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:
1. Optimise quality management systems and processes:

• Align goals and objectives with quality  strategy

• Manage QAQC environment

• Manage  equipment reliability relevant to the role

• Manage and optimise current lab systems

• Develop qc procedures and work instructions

• Develop qc training material

• Conduct site training as required and relevant

• Ensure successful commissioning within the packaging/Intrinsic environment

2. Protect Distell reputation in trade and process integrity:

• Ensure compliance to standards and specifications

• Ensure integrity of results

• Ensure ILEC capability

• Analyse data to identify quality  risks

• Analyse data to identify  food safety risks

3. Ensure governance throughout the site:

• Manage site taste program

• Compliance to integrated DISTELL management systems

• Manage supplier quality program

• Ensure hygiene support and compliance

• Lead quality problem solving and improvement  initiatives as applicable

4. Manage health, safety, environment and risk within area of responsibility:

• Ensure compliance to health and safety requirements at all times

• Manage factors concerning environment, risk and sustainable development.

5. Manage human resources

• Effectively manage high performance culture of team

• Effectively manage high performance culture of self

• Manage the development of relevant staff competencies

• Ensure a healthy industrial relations climate

• Attract, recruit and retain talent

• Manage own performance in a way that shapes a high performance, high  engagement  culture

• Manage performance of others in a way that shapes a high performance, high  engagement culture

• Demonstrate behaviour which builds, maintains or enhances company reputation

The successful candidate must have the following qualifications/skills/experience:

• Degree or relevant NQF6 qualification with Food Tech/Biotech/An. Chem or related Science qualification

• Working knowledge of:

  • Packaging processes

  • Trade quality process

  • Fundamentals of materials (consumables, Ingredients, Indirects, Services)

  • Cellar processes

  • Measurement equipment

  • Quality assurance systems

  • Supplier relationship management

  • Lean principles i.e 6 sigma, DMAIC

• 5 years relevant FMCG working experience 

• Excellent report writing and communication skills

• Proven leadership skills 

• Project management skills

• Strong problem solving ability

• Advanced Computer Skills

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure timeous supply of quality dry goods to production within agreed service levels through competent and empowered personnel.

• Apply and execute effective stock management principles

• Ensure control of and report on all stock variances

• Effective management of dry goods and raw material 

• Ensure that quality & risk management standards, policies and procedures are adhered to within the department.

• Ensure efficient truck and forklift utilisation.

• Achieve efficient truck turnaround times.

• Managing write offs and losses within the Dry goods environment.

• Effective management and coaching of subordinates.

• Attainment of subordinates’ training and development plans to meet business objectives.

• Applying leadership skills to ensure competent and motivated staff.

• Facilitate Empowering Excellence meetings and ensure compliance to Mini business operating standards within team.

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• A tertiary qualification within the Logistics/Warehousing study fields

• 3 – 4 years’ experience in a leadership role within a Dry goods and Raw Materials environment

• Proven computer literacy in MS Office, especially Excel on an intermediate level of competency is essential.

• Experience on the SAP administration system will be advantageous.

• The ability to develop a clear vision for subordinates and involving team members in creating a shared vision.

• The ability to utilise the appropriate leadership style and develop individual capabilities.

• The ability to develop new ideas and to create new concepts and solutions to problems.

• The ability to organise and utilise resources and effectively delegate tasks to subordinates.

• The ability to implement prescribed productivity and workflow methods and to ensure smooth execution of stock control within the Warehouse.

• Knowledge of all packaging and warehouse management principles.

• The ability to manage a warehouse through space utilisation, effective delivery and human resources utilisation.

• Knowledge of all stock control management principles.

• The ability to manage the stock control process through procedure and process adherence.

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Key Performance Areas would include, but are not limited to:

• End to end administration of the Time & Attendance system

• Ensure accuracy of the data on Time Genius before exporting to SAP for payroll payments

• Conduct a simulation payroll run prior to final payroll deadline to ensure correctness of data

• Compile and distribute accurate and timeous monthly overtime provision, leave and attendance reports

• Ensure effective reconciliation of leave applications and time and attendance records

• Ensure general personnel administration is accurate and captured timeously on the SAP administrative system

• Ensure accurate updating of personnel information on the SAP administrative system and individual personnel files

• Provide assistance in compiling the monthly HR reports

• Ad-Hoc administration duties (payroll & benefits, birthday packs orders)

• Monitor departmental expenditure against budget and report on variances

• Assist in establishing sound relationships with all stakeholders

The successful candidate must have the following experience/skills:

• Relevant formal qualification in Human Resources

• 2 - 3 years’ experience in administrating payroll – non-negotiable

• Exposure to the SAP administrative system and T&A systems will be considered advantageous

• Computer literate in MS Office up to Intermediate level

• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential

• Ability to work independently

• Ability to garner cooperation from others

• Attention to detail is essential

• Good interpersonal relationship skills