Job Vacancy at Distell - 4 Positions

Job description

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

• Maintain electronic process control systems – hardware and software
• Ensure that installation of new process control systems is done according to company standards
• Maintain field hardware – loop checks / calibration, etc.
• Review process control philosophies and recommend optimisation.
• Audit process control programmes regularly and ensure that changes that are made are carried out according to ISO procedure.
• Ensure the necessary documentation is done – installation drawings, P&ID’s, Loop identification, Field and termination tagging, etc.
• Coordinate (program) individual machine output to optimise overall line performance
• Ensure proper access control to electronic system
• Fault finding and maintaining electronic equipment.
• Ensure current backup for electronic systems on the designated server location
• Actively participate in Minibuses Operating System activities.
• Perform all relevant administrative functions
• Train / coach Production controllers, Artisans, Machine controller and operators
• Assist the Artisans and Production controllers with their tasks.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• N4 with Trade Certificate – Electronic
• 3-5 years experience in maintenance of electronic system
• 3-5 various PLC experience including Siemens S7
• 3-5 experience in industrial networks (Profibus / Net)
• Ability to assist Production Controllers with problem solving on the production machines and equipment
• Ability to transfer knowledge to peers and customers
• Display strong action, initiative and focus competencies.
• To reflect good leadership behaviour – towards colleagues, superior and company values
• Conduct problem solving against proven techniques and methods.
• Proven ability to work under pressure and accurately
• Must be willing and able to work shifts and overtime when required
• Knowledge and experience of effective housekeeping principles and health and safety standards.

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Job description

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

• Achieve production requirements against targets
• Ensure strict adherence to stock take procedures
• Compile weekly bulk requirement report
• Administration of process flow
• Monitor cellar bulk movements
• Compile weekly and monthly reports
• Create requisitions for the purchasing of raw materials and consumables
• Monitor production data and records on SAP
• Manage administrative functions of the Cellar
• Solutions and innovations to contribute towards continuous improvement
• Established networks with suppliers / service departments and internal customers
• Liaise with Production Planner regarding bulk requirements
• Implemented initiatives of business plans
• Attend daily cross-functional production meetings
• To reflect good leadership behaviour – towards colleagues, superior and company values.

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

• Grade 12 and N6 in a relevant discipline
• 2 – 3 years’ administrative experience will be beneficial
• Proven verbal and written communication skills (Bilingualism)
• Executing administrative functions on the SAP system would be beneficial.
• Computer literate in MS Office, with Excel on an intermediate level of competence
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential
• Attention to detail and accuracy is essential.
• Display good product knowledge
• Demonstrate a high ability to plan and organize cellar activities
• Strong inter- and intra-personal skills.
• Good administrative skills
• Demonstrate the ability to perform under pressure
• Ability to action tasks spontaneously without being urged on to do so.
• Active team player
• Ability to deal with conflict with a problem-solving approach.

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Job description

• Maintaining machinery and equipment on the site.
• Improving overall equipment efficiency on the site.
• Health and Safety supervision of machinery, equipment and working environment.
• Compliance to OHS Act.
• Engineering services.
• Adherence to maintenance schedules.
• Administration.
• Stand-in duties.
• Managing people.

The Successful Candidate Must Have The Following Experience/skills

• Matric or Mechanical/Electrical NTC3 qualification.
• Trade tested.
• Extensive post trade experience in a FMCG environment.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to display attention to detail.

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Job description

Incumbents Will Be Required To:

• Supervise the blending of consistent quality products
• Manage and report on production order variances
• Manage product effectively
• Manage losses and write-offs
• Minimise and report on downtime
• Effective admin housekeeping
• Performance Management (Supervision and motivation) of staff
• Maintain effective discipline within the team
• Ensure effective performance management of staff within the team
• Ensure that all products adheres to quality specifications
• Liaise with the necessary departments concerning planned production deadlines
• Adhere to production plans
• Ensure that departments quality management documents are kept up to date
• Execute internal and self-audits
• Oversee that the right filtration material and components are used for specific products
• Maintain effective housekeeping and safety practices
• Play leading role in driving mini business area concepts and modules

Characteristics/skills And Knowledge

• Ability to work independently, identify and solve problems and make relevant decisions
• Ability to work under pressure
• Be self motivated and action driven
• Be a team player and innovator
• Sound leadership and conflict handling experience
• Strong numerical aptitude and analytical abilities are essential
• Superior Interpersonal skills
• Proven computer literacy in MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel) and SAP

Minimum Qualification And Experience Requirements

• BSC Winemaking or a BTech in Food Technology/ Microbiology/ Biotechnology
• A minimum of 5 years experience in a Team Leadership role within an FMCG environment (preferably in a Beverage Manufacturing facility)