Jobs at AVI Limited

Key Performance Areas:

Project Management

• Assist with initiating projects as requested by Marketing/ Factory
• Ensure relevant steps are followed and deliver projects as per the brief on time and at expected costs target
• Maintain all records
• Coordinate and streamline communication among relevant stakeholders

Product Development

• Deliver on cost savings initiatives as well as product improvements
• Keep abreast with new trends on other markets
• Identify opportunities to re-engineer current blends
• Liaise with suppliers

Conduct factory trials:

• Assist in carrying out factory trials related to raw materials
• Ensure availability of materials
• Assist in completing trial reports

SAP related functions:

• Assist with inputting of blends on SAP
• Run relevant reports for Tea Department
• Assist with maintaining master data
• Initiate workflows in SAP
• Check accuracy of supplier invoices against SAP
• Assist with prepping and testing sample/ blends/ product
• Support the team with all SAP related functions

Competencies:

Technical

• Food technology knowledge to analyze technical data/ (Certificate of Acceptance) COA’s received from suppliers, and ensure raw materials purchased conform to all legal and company requirements

Sensory

• Conduct sensory trials and write up reports.
• Sensory analysis - visual, smell and taste. (Successful candidate will be trained in tea tasting)

Project management

• The ability to logically think through and follow project management principles for projects from concept to completion
• Interfacing with internal stakeholders and suppliers

Minimum Requirements:

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Food Technology and/or relevant food qualifications
• Qualification in Project Management (advantageous)

Experience

• Minimum of 1 years’ experience in working in the food/beverage industry
• An understanding of the impact of regulatory/statutory and professional bodies on the new and existing products would be an advantage.
• Knowledge of sensory evaluation

Additional requirements:

• Communication (verbal and writing) skills
• Ability to solve problems and methodical (logical thinking)
• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to work in cross functional teams
• Above average computer skills (Excel/ Word/ PowerPoint)
• Proactive, analytical and leaderships skills
• The incumbent must be able to travel independently within SA and outside SA boarders
• Willingness to work outside normal working hours

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Key Performance Areas:

Safety

• Site compliance to OHS Act and other relevant regulations and legislation, including:
• Legal appointments, SHE committee, permits
• Set up and facilitate risk assessments sessions to reduce risks to acceptable levels
• Visible safety leadership, including; red tagging, housekeeping, signage update programs
• Report on and investigate all incidents and near misses
• Contractor compliance including induction, 37(2) Mandatory agreements and COID registration control
• Visitor induction upgrade
• Conduct internal compliance and safety audits, report on findings and manage issue log through to completion.
• Relevant health and safety training for staff as required, including; first aid, firefighting and SHE rep
• Advise the 16(2) and GMR 2(1) responsible people on all SHE issues
• Liaise with DOL and municipalities where required
• Keep up to date with changes in current legislation and implement such changes where relevant
• Stop any unsafe acts or processes that seem dangerous or unhealthy
• Monitor the activities of the permit to work (PTW) and ensure that it complies with all applicable laws, regulations, and standards.

Environmental and waste management

• List and manage aspect and impacts relating to environmental requirements
• Supervise and control waste management contractor and report on performance

Fire and Security risk

• Fire and Emergency response protocol and emergency preparedness of site
• Conduct fire drills
• Fire equipment audits, inspections and tests
• Co-ordinate with group risk advisory (AVI and Marsh) and facilitate audits
• Improve practises and system to improve Marsh risk audit scoring
• Drive loss prevention and risk reduction programs at the site.
• Monitor and manage the security contractor
• Manage CCTV system and interactions with ITSS to ensure continued operation of the surveillance system

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 5 years’ experience in a similar role either as a SHE Officer / SHE Manager
• Experience working within an FMCG manufacturing environment essential
• Previous Food Manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous

Qualifications:

• Grade 12/ Matric
• Diploma or Degree in Safety Management / Occupational Health and Safety
• SAMTRAC Health and Safety Course 
• Additional courses in Safety, Health and Environmental management would be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Specialist knowledge of and practical application of the Occupational Health & Safety Act and the Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act
• Strong organizational and administrative skills with attention to detail and a methodical approach
• IT literate and a comprehensive understanding of Windows-based programs including Word, Excel and Outlook is essential
• Strong teamwork skills
• Professional approach in dealing with issues and employees
• Experience in implementing and maintaining the ISO 45001:2018