Jobs Vacancies at ALPLA Group

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Manage the day-to-day administrative affairs of the Managing Director including but not limited to Calendar Management; Claim Recons; and leave management.
• Schedule and coordinate internal & external meetings and with relevant stakeholders.
• Prepare monthly Leadership meeting agendas, meeting reminders and prepare meeting minutes and documentation as required.
• Support the Managing Director by reviewing, analyzing information, and come up with action plan.
• Prepare special monthly and annual reports, PowerPoint presentations when needed.
• Provide general support to visitors and expats management.
• Providing support to the Managing Director relating to travel management   
• Maintain and develop an updated filing system and database.
• Provide support with budget preparation and presentation.
• Monitor ESS Claims and Credit Card claims of the Managing Director and report monthly to the Managing Director.
• Arrange travel and logistics including booking flights, car rental and hotel accommodations locally and internationally when needed.
• Support with all ad hoc requests from site and cluster.
• Plan all in-house or off-site activities such as dinners and teambuilders for SAA as required.
• Manage SSA communication.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Relevant qualification from a reputable institution with +10 years of experience in a professional office environment
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Above average competence with MS Office, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent planning and organization skills
• Must be proficient in office management including liaising with premises management, suppliers and contractors.
• Ability to analyze and interpret department needs and results.
• Ability to recognize, manage and solve complex issues/problems.
• Ability to perform assigned duties under frequent time pressures in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budget analysis and management
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks and projects effectively.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and spoken local and English language skills.

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines
• Ensure quality product is being produced at all times
• Ensure process is optimized to the fullest extent
• Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
• Monitor and report inconsistencies in above areas for all shifts not worked
• Should be able to make minor repairs to moulders
• Assist the Production Manager in implementing required training for Machine Operators
• Supervise orderliness, cleanliness and working order of the assigned machines and tools
• Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
• Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Technical qualification and good experience in plastic processing
• Matric/ grade 12
• Experienced in Extrusion Blow Moulding and/or either Toolmaking, mechanic or electric/electronic systems
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to train technical personnel 
• Effectively manages time as a resource; gives balanced attention to appropriate long-term and short-term priorities
• Must have flexible work availability
• Able to prioritize, plan and execute duties with minimal supervision 
• Excellent communication skills in local language and English

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Ensure all ISBM machines are operating safely, efficiently, and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines
• Ensure quality product is being produced at all times and process is optimized to the fullest extent
• Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
• Ensure proper functioning of machinery
• Assist the Production Manager / Process Technicians in implementing required training for Machine Operators
• Support Production activities
• Participate in Tool Design Reviews and recommend improvements to optimize moulding, setup, and overall manufacturing
• Analyse and improve existing processes using production data, design of experiments, Six Sigma and other methods to improve manufacturing processes for cost reduction, quality improvement to increase efficiencies
• Troubleshoot moulding and manufacturing processes and material issues. Work with internal and external resources to resolve moulding and manufacturing issues and implement long-term solutions
• Research, develop and implement manufacturing process controls, machinery modifications and improvements
• Ensure good housekeeping practices are consistently followed
• Ensure Health and Safety regulations are adhered to
• Responsible for reporting potential Food Safety hazards and comply with the food safety management system requirements 

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Technical Qualification with min. 5 years plastics processing experience  
• Toolmaking, Mechanical or Electric/Electronic systems
• Knowledge of and insight into operation of Injection stretch blow moulding machines and its auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of and experience in processing Injection stretch blow moulding machines and its auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of and experience in changeovers/set-up/maintaining of Injection stretch blow moulding machines and its and its auxiliary equipment
• Ability to lead people and to generate a positive team environment
• Excellent problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Proven ability to successfully train technical and other non-exempt personnel
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing 
• Effective time management and task/project prioritization with minimal supervision 
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule
• Ability to operate forklifts and crane
• Proficient with computer applications (e.g. Power Point, Excel, Access)
• High cleanliness standards for the machines and work area
• Excellent communication skills in local language and English

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Ensure that the prepared material (RM, MB, Secondary packaging, that is not automatically fed to the production machines) is transported from the respective Warehouse location where it was prepared to the assigned handover point from where production personnel take it.
• Manage internal transports Warehouse operations.
• Ensure stock movement between warehouse and production (whether FG or RM warehouse)
• Oversee Finished Goods warehouse operation
• Manage transports: by preparing, loading, administering cargo, ensure load securing and load truck
• Ensure all the external administrative work with forwarding companies and internal work related to AlplaProd and NAV is done.
• Ensure that your direct reports are competent (well-trained) and committed through continuous communication, regular oversight and active support of your team
• Ensure that an established organization and job roles are executed by your direct reports
• Ensure that your direct reports treat all equipment with care and attention to ensure that equipment and stock is well preserved (this is inclusive of proper housekeeping 5S)
• Coordinate all type of maintenance activities in the warehouse with the maintenance department
• Assure product conformity by fulfilling hygiene requirements as far as department is concerned
• Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
• Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management
• Ensure that personnel in the department are trained and comply with all HSE measures (safety guards, PPE, etc)

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Min Matric and related tertiary qualification
• Min. 3 years of experience in Warehousing/Supply Management
• Supervisory experience required, preferably in Warehousing, Planning and Logistics
• Lead and guide his staff including the responsibility of recruiting, on-boarding, training, planning, reviewing etc
• Very good computer skills
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong leadership skills
• Safety awareness and quality consciousness

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Ensure all assigned machines are operating safely, efficiently and reliably, according to recommended operating guidelines
• Ensure quality product is being produced at all times
• Ensure process is optimized to the fullest extent
• Ensure all raw materials required are available and defect free before being put into machine
• Monitor and report inconsistencies in above areas for all shifts not worked
• Should be able to make minor repairs to moulders
• Assist the Production Manager in implementing required training for Machine Operators
• Supervise orderliness, cleanliness and working order of the assigned machines and tools
• Responsible to report any risks identified for Quality and Food Safety Management where food contact product is produced in the plant.
• Ensure on-going awareness of Quality, Food Safety, Environmental and Health and Safety Management

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Technical qualification and good experience in plastic processing
• Matric/ grade 12
• Experienced in Extrusion Blow Moulding and/or either Toolmaking, mechanic or electric/electronic systems
• Able to work in a team environment
• Able to train technical personnel 
• Effectively manages time as a resource; gives balanced attention to appropriate long-term and short-term priorities
• Must have flexible work availability
• Able to prioritize, plan and execute duties with minimal supervision 
• Excellent communication skills in local language and English