Jobs at VKB Group

Job Description

• The ideal team player will control raw material stock levels and manage stock movement. The continuous monitoring of stock levels (raw materials and additives) and liaison with internal- and external suppliers to ensure the timeous delivery of raw materials, keeping in mind lead times, will be the focus of this position.

Requirements

• Grade 12 (NQF4)
• At least 5-years proven work experience within the FMCG environment
• Animal Feed mill experience will be advantageous

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of staff to ensure that inspections and samples are done according to quality monitoring procedures.
• Management of all assets under control of the position including buildings, vehicles and equipment.
• Co-ordination of the off-loading schedule of Raw Material loads. Co-ordination of the off-loading schedule of Raw Material loads.
• Booking of all raw material loads on the production system to ensure prompt and effective off-loading of all raw material stock and minimize the turn ‘around time of each truck that enters the premises.
• Timeous ordering of stock considering lead times, stock days and expected sales received from marketing team.
• Adherence to FIFO and Stacking and Storage regulations.
• Manage housekeeping on a world class level.
• Continuous liaison with internal and external departments to ensure proper planning and in doing so save cost on raw materials.
• Manage all fumigation and disinfection protocols of raw materials.
• Taking ownership of all stock under control of the position in all storage areas were raw materials are stored.
• Daily stock counts on raw materials and additives to ensure that there are no “out-of-stock” situations and for the important role balancing of stock plays in the quality of final products.
• Taking control of all used raw material packaging stock ensuring that the company recover most of the packaging cost being charged for.
• Proper management of all liquid raw materials and the storage facility it is stored in, seeing to it that regular cleanouts are performed.
• Managing all bunkers and silos on an empty-to-empty basis while ensuring that silos and bunkers are cleaned on a regular basis.

Skills Required

• Ability to function independently as well as in a team
• Ability to identify and solve problems
• Communication skills and good people relations in the workplace 
• Ability to work under pressure and extended hours

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Job Description

• To ensure all refrigeration projects, initiatives and processes are in conformance with Grain Field Chickens’ established policies and objectives. Plans and directs all aspects of the refrigeration activities within the organization including, but not limited to managing and ensuring the scheduling, installation, repair and maintenance of all refrigeration equipment and instrumentation.

Job requirements

• Grade 12 / NQF 4 Equivalent.
• Qualified Fitter or Millwright would be advantageous.
• Refrigeration Diploma and Ammonia Safe Handling a must.
• Min 5 Years Processing Plant experience on Refrigeration Management level within a Poultry Abattoir.
• Strong knowledge of OHS Act.
• Strong knowledge of Ammonia legislation/ MHI legislation.
• Knowledge of General Machinery Regulations.
• Computer literate (Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word).
• CB - Code B driver’s license and own reliable transport.
• A willingness to work shifts/ overtime incl. on weekends where required.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Management of the total spend for Refrigeration department against budget through reviewing and putting control measures in place on a daily basis.
• Provide input to the Engineering manager to co-create and commit to an appropriate budget during the annual budgeting process.
• Obtain quotes on daily basis and follow up on deliveries of spares for relevant department.
• Ensure critical spares available in Engineering store.
• Optimizing cost savings and cost control in relevant department by reducing consumption and waste on key operating cost components.
• Work with the Engineering manager to ensure accurate reporting and draw up SOP’s and quality standards for relevant department.
• To facilitate and coordinate the human resources function within the relevant department daily.
• Performs work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.
• Optimize labour and supervision to ensure all personnel are utilized effectively and adjust needs as plant requirements change.
• Implement ongoing shop-floor system and measurement of relevant departments against set standards.
• Daily facility / equipment inspections and handovers between shifts in place for relevant departments.
• Manage to achieve relevant targets at lowest possible cost while adhering to work specifications, audit requirements and product quality for relevant departments.
• Constantly find ways to improve downtime, efficiencies, water & power usage and throughput.
• Check that best operating practices are adhered to and that the relevant data is recorded while driving and managing targets for relevant departments.
• Develops a daily work schedule for all activities to be performed to ensure the smooth operation of all teams, minimize downtime and overtime taking food safety imperatives into consideration.
• Ensure machinery and equipment required for production is all in good working order and sufficient.
• Effective financial management by monitoring controllable costs in relevant department.
• Identifying discrepancies and contribute to cost saving strategies.
• Monitor own department performance to ensure revenue targets are achieved.
• Ensures the neatness / housekeeping of relevant areas of responsibility.
• Ensures all staff follows safety rules and regulations as per GFC safety plan.
• To liaise with internal departments on an ongoing basis to ensure quality service and products.
• To complete all compulsory training interventions allocated by direct manager successfully.
• To mentor all employees concerned and train them to establish and maintain standards, best practices and processes.
• To identify and coordinate the training needs of the employees concerned on an ongoing basis.
• Any other duties as may be required by management.