Jobs Openings at AVI Limited

Closing Date:2020/04/04
Reference Number: AVI191205-2

Duties and Responsibilities    

• An exciting opportunity exists for a SENIOR HUMAN RESOURCES MANAGER at SPITZ, Bryanston, Johannesburg. The Senior Human Resources Manager will broadly be responsible for formulating and executing on the HR operational plan, and directing and coordinating the activities of the Human Resources Department for the Spitz, Kurt Geiger, Gant and Green Cross business.

Key performance areas:

• Formulation and implementation of the Human Resources operational plan
• Oversight of all Human Resources activities and 7 direct reports
• Management of internal stakeholder relationships
• Financial cost management for the Human Resources department
• Enabling business capacity through integrated performance management of teams through the alignment of KPD’s with Business Unit’s objectives and strategies in consultation with line management
• Management and oversight of transformation plans and implementation thereof
• Ensuring all statutory compliance relating to Human Resources activities

Competencies    

• Build and use key relationships
• Analyse and solve problems
• Plan and think ahead
• Remain composed and resilient
• Uphold standards and ethics
• Initiate and achieve results
• Impact and influence others

Experience Required    

• At least 10 years’ Human Resources generalist experience
• At least 5 years of senior leadership experience in a Human Resources role will be advantageous
• Working as a Human Resources generalist in a retail environment

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• Tertiary Human Resources qualification being either a degree or diploma

Additional Requirements    

• Advanced knowledge of the following:
• Human Resources practices and procedures
• People management
• Interaction between Human Resources disciplines
• Labour legislation

Working knowledge of:

• Financial Management
• SAP

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Closing Date: 2020/03/29
Reference Number: AVI191206-1

Duties and Responsibilities    
Leadership

• Leading and directing the factory to reach strategic goals.
• Leading the site HODs to facilitate proper execution of operational goals and key performance targets.
• Working closely with the HOD team to ensure a safe work environment, production efficiency, quality control and cost management.
• Bringing thought leadership and innovative thinking to the manufacturing site to ensure future success and sustainability of the factory.
• Achieving factory goals and initiatives affecting safety, quality, cost, delivery, people and sustainability.
• Directing the planning and utilization of manufacturing principles and processes to improve all areas of the operation.
• Facilitating teams and ensuring all improvements are sustained and continuously improved.
• Ensuring continual improvement, corrective action and customer satisfaction practices.
• Creating a team oriented working environment that fosters growth and accountability
• Acting as an ambassador for the NBL culture and values.
• Active participation as a member of the senior management team of NBL.

Quality Control

• Ensuring customer and internal expectations are met relating to quality, cost and on-time delivery.
• Ensuring manufacturing processes are optimized for each product line and that process controls are in place.
• Being responsible for the technical accuracy, quality and cost effectiveness of the manufacturing operation.
• Driving and fostering a quality mind-set to ensure a high quality culture at the worksite.

Safety, Health and Environment

• Leading the safety, health and environmental agenda for the factory.
• Ensuring legal compliance to the OHS Act and AVI Safety Policies.
• Being responsible for ensuring a safe workplace by driving safe work practices.

Performance Delivery and Continuous Improvement

• Delivering weekly production targets against plan.
• Overseeing of continuous improvement using lean manufacturing with a strong discipline to systems execution.
• Participation in short, medium and long-range plant expansion, conversion, and equipment planning.
• Accountability for the correct maintenance and conservation of all manufacturing equipment and assets.
• Overseeing of building maintenance and equipment, and plant security and protection.
• Provision of manufacturing leadership in problem solving and troubleshooting of issues or problems and facilitating and directing continuous improvement across the site.
• Working with the internal and external supply chain to optimise supply chain performance, ensure business continuity and quality.

People Management

• Developing resource plans and appropriate recruitment and development strategies.
• Approving direct reports’ objectives and evaluating performance.
• Developing employees through coaching and training.
• Building strong employee and labour relations to ensure a high-level of engagement.
• Participating in relevant labour forums to champion operational requirements.
• Driving transformation and strategy execution to achieve business results.
• Collaborating to drive employee engagement and retention.

Cost Management

• Forecasting operating costs of all facilities and directing the preparation of annual budgets.
• Developing and directing programs to ensure the efficient and cost-effective operation and utilization of facilities.
• Developing a comprehensive site capital and maintenance budget consistent with the site’s 5 year plan.

Policies and Procedures

• Implementing and supporting NBL policies, programs and initiatives.
• Ensuring that site activities, decisions, and actions conform to production policies and procedures and support the needs of internal and external customers.
• Ensuring processes and procedures related to manufacturing operations comply with safety requirements.

Competencies    

• Optimise business performance
• Plan and strategise ahead
• Impact and influence others
• Manage people and teams
• Strong Leadership skills, including the ability to lead a multi-functional teams
• Remain composed and resilient
• Embrace and tolerate divrsity
• Show courage and confidence
• Initiate and achieve results

Experience Required    

• At least 10 years experience in a manufacturing environment at a senior management level is essential
• Proven experience in managing a production/manufacturing facility
• Experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment would be an advantage
• Exposure and experience in working with a unionised workforce
• Knowledge of relevant legislation and application in Risk Management
• Ability to demonstrate a detailed understanding of Production, Engineering and Inbound Logistics with a broad understanding of Finance, HR, Research and Development, and Marketing

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• Completed Engineering qualification or Food Sciences degree essential
• Post-graduate qualification ideal

Additional Requirements    

• Ability to Innovate
• Ability to work within a complex structure, influence others and communicate at all levels
• Disciplined Leadership
• Innovation and opportunity identification for Continuous Improvement is essential
• Commercial ability to develop business cases
• Ability to communicate and influence at senior levels of the organisation
• Demonstrated EQ ability
• Develop a performance driven culture
• Commercial mindset
• Analytical and Financial skills are essential
• Strong delivery of objectives through effective use of Project Management principles

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Closing Date: 2020/04/16
Reference Number: AVI200316-2

Key performance areas:

• Management of the full finance function
• Reporting for monthly management accounts, budgeting cycle, forecasting and AFS (annual financial statements)
• Sound governance and process/internal controls maintenance
• GRC (governance, risk and compliance) maintenance, oversight and implementation
• Overview of legal and secretarial issues (including taxation)
• Forex exposure management, implementation and maintenance of AVI Policy

Competencies    

• Communicate Clearly
• Checking Things
• Directing People
• Empowering Individuals
• Valuing Individuals
• Analyse and solve problems
• Initiate and achieve results
• Impact and influence
• Showing Composure
• Exploring Possibilities
• Establish effective working relationships
• Providing Insights

Experience Required    

• At least 5 years’ post article experience
• Articles from one of the Big 4 (four) Audit Firms will be highly advantageous
• Minimum of 3 years' management experience
• At least 3 years’ experience in a similar Retail Environment
• In-depth experience at senior financial management level covering the core financial functions

Minimum Qualifications Required    

• Qualified CA (SA)

Additional Requirements    

• Advanced computer literacy and knowledge of integrated accounting system(s)
• SAP experience essential
• Advanced Excel
• High level of understanding of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Experience and knowledge of all local tax and VAT regulations
• Project management experience
• In-depth experience at senior financial management level covering the core financial functions
• Establishes clear roles and responsibilities around required operational performance standards for teams to adopt
• Provides insights by identifying performance issues and suggests improvements to increase profitability
• Understands the business value chain and how external business drivers impact the organisation’s performance