Jobs at ADM

PRIMARY PURPOSE
Premix formulation and optimization. Take a leading role ensuring technical requirements and implementation of formulas at the manufacturing plant in Brits are met.  Ensure Product registration & labels are complaint and up to date.
RESPONSIBILITIES
The main duties of this role will include:

• Premix formulation & Optimization  
• Tender premix formulation
• Consultant’s premix formulation
• ADM Portfolio maintenance
• Operational formulation
• Formulation Costing

Regulatory

• Maintain Product Registrations
• Labels and SDS design

Digital applications

• Formulation software admin & maintenance
• Matrix calculations

Analytical control

• NIR  : maintenance of device & calibrations, reporting

THE CANDIDATE
A relevant degree in B.Sc. Agric – Animal Nutrition
Experience:

• 2 years’ Experience in premix formulation of all species
• 1 years’ Experience in production and operations environment
• 1 years Industry experience

Beneficial:

• Quality Control Systems

Knowledge:

• Animal nutrition and practices
• Premix formulation
• Premix operational procedures
• Raw materials used in animal feed industry
• Good manufacturing practices and Quality and food safety systems
• Registration as a “natural scientist” with the SACNASP

Skills and attributes:

• Strong numerical and analytical abilities
• Strong attention to detail and an investigative nature;
• Good time management skills and the ability to prioritise;
• The ability to work as part of a team and to build strong working relationships
• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Planning, organising and control
• Systems Thinking Disciplined /focussed / Structured

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Primary role:
Responsible for installation, maintenance, safe operation, and repair of all electrical and mechanical equipment in the Plant as required, supporting current assembly operations.
Responsibilities:

• Planning of annual maintenance schedule and capital approved new projects
• Review and perform annual, monthly & weekly scheduled maintenance plans for all plant equipment and machinary
• Liaise with operations manager on availability of plant & equipment for planned maintenance
• Ensure ad hoc maintenance is performed on workshop buildings & equipment to minimise breakdowns
• Allocate job cards in consultation with Operations Manager & Shift Supervisor
• Provide budgeting input to Operations Manager
• Sourcing & Purchasing of parts to prevent and minimise downtime
• Active involvement in annual maintenance budget preparation
• Continues Plant improvement/refurbishment
• Coaching of correct equipment / machinery use & maintenance
• Enforce Occupational Health & Safety within team
• Execute station training and task observations as per predetermined schedule
• Management of staff (immediate reports)
• Apply corrective disciplinary measure as required.
• Apply and enforce Occupational Health and Safety Standards where required
• Identify and address non-compliance based on the instructions and suggest corrective actions
• Raise the awareness of employees to risks relating to products, equipment etc.
• Identify areas/actions that my contribute to safety risks
• Understand, adhere to & maintain all relevant SHEQ documents & enforced services. Update & maintain all records & statistics. Complete all checklists & inspection lists of equipment at regular intervals.
• Participate in “Safety Audit” according to the ADM’s Safety Policy.
• Participate “Quarterly Safety meetings” at the team level according to the ADM’s safety policy.

Qualifications:

• N3
• Millwright preferred
• Artisan Trade Certificate – Diesel Mechanic, Fitter & Turner
• Drivers’ license: Code 08, Code 11 recommended
• Knowledge
• In Depth knowledge in working with and maintenance of mixers, conveyer systems, load cells, pneumatics, and other machinery
• Basic PLC fault finding
• Skills & Attributes
• Rigour
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proactive
• Analytical mind / global view
• Functional authority
• Administratively precise
• Initiative
• Good work ethics
• Production and output orientated
• Attention to detail