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What you will be doing?

We are committed to creating a vibrant working environment where all employees are passionate and excited about their contribution. Our on-going aim is to be recognised as a leading FMCG employer and to create a working environment where people feel free to share ideas and goals.

A career opportunity has arisen in the Production Department – Premier Wheat Mill – Durban.

What you will be doing?

• Complete theoretical courses through SAGMA whilst performing practical work in a milling environment.
• Work in designated areas as per your learning modules to gain practical experience and convert theoretical learning into practical understanding.
• Learn all key competencies of each department for a full understanding of the milling supply chain.
• Under the guidance of the Production Manager/Head Miller, be able to operate a mill at designated capacity with optimum extractions and produce finished products fit for human consumption.

The apprenticeship will be a 3-year programme consisting  of theoretical self-learning and practical application training (working shifts, weekend and public holidays).

Qualification Requirements    

• Grade 12 (not older than 24 months):
• Mathematics (not Maths Literacy): 60% and above
• Physical Science: 60% and above.

Experience Requirements    

No experience needed, the  following skills and compentencies are required:

• Curious mindset with good problem-solving (reasoning) skills.
• Ability to operate in a pressurized environment.
• Ability to function in a team and work under minimal supervision.
• Enjoy working with mechanical systems / technically inclined.
• Process orientation & process improvement mindset.

Key Outputs    

• Pass each SAGMA module at the pass rate prescribed by management.
• Have good knowledge of the relevant department/area in the milling supply chain & able to perform required key tasks after the completion of each module.
• Perform any other tasks required by the Production Manager/Head Miller
   

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Job Description    

The purpose of the Bread Transfer Controller is to ensure that the crates with bread are transferred from Production to Distribution, according to quality and quantity requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure crates are stacked with bread from slicing
• Follow strict rules of SOP regarding transfers of bread
• Check and ensure correct dating of all SKUs
• Attend daily Invocoms and meetings
• Ensure that quality bread is packed correctly on trays
• Ensure compliance with company policy and procedures

Qualification Requirements    

• Grade 12 with numerical ability and PC Literacy – Essential

Experience Requirements    

• At least 1-2 years’ bakery industry experience in a similar position

Other Requirements

• Pressurized environment.
• Must be able to work shifts.
• Required to work Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays.
• Overtime expected from time to time.

Key Outputs    

• Organisational understanding
• In-house systems
• Business processes, rules and procedures
• Communication – written, verbal.
• Accuracy/ Attention to detail
• Excellent Numerical ability
• Innovation/Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency/results orientation
• Respect and Integrity

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Job Description    

• Truck stock and cash
• Visiting of customers daily on route
• Finding new business on route to customers
• Balancing of trays on a daily basis
• Reconciling at site after route
• Banking of cash
• Returning all POD’s

Qualification Requirements    

• Matric
• Must have valid Code 10 driver’s license and PrDP

Experience Requirements    

• A minimum of 24 months driving experience
• 2-3 years in a similar role
• Key Outputs    
• Core business processes and capabilities
• Industry (FMCG)
• Accuracy / Attention to detail
• Decision making ability/Analytical thinking
• Organising / Planning
• Physical ability
• Problem solving
• Supportiveness
• Innovation / Continuous Improvements
• Teamwork
• Accountability
• Sense of urgency / results orientation
• Pressurized environment.
• 6-day position.
• Required to work Saturdays and Public Holidays when required.
• Ability to work in a team environment in order to achieve daily deadlines.

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Qualification Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric with Maths
• Any other related qualification will be advantageous
• Experience Requirements    
• Relevant experience in FMCG environment
• Relevant experience in bulk loading, housekeeping and operations procedures
• Computer literate in MS Office especially Excel

Key Outputs    

• Supervision of staff.
• Health and Safety.
• Buffer management.
• Equipment management.
• Replenishment of internal bakery stock
• Deliveries of bulk direct loads to customers.
• Stock management.
• Operations
• Communication and interdepartmental Synergy - (inter-functional/ cross functional).
• Food safety FSSC 22000

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Qualification Requirements    

• Grade 12 / Matric with Maths.
• Any other related qualification will be advantageous.

Experience Requirements    

• 2 years in a transport industry.
• At least 1 year experience in driver management.
• Working knowledge of vehicle maintenance procedures.

Key Outputs    

• Load execution.
• Reports
• Documentation management.
• Monitor fuel consumptions and investigate irregularities.
• Monitor and update the service schedule to ensure trucks are not overrun and serviced according to the prescribed intervals.
• Accident/Incident reporting and investigation.
• Arranging repairs and maintenance for all vehicles.
• Capturing and analysing of daily spreadsheets.
• Capturing and monitoring of driver’s and crew’s working and overtime hours.

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Purpose

To manage team of employees responsible to ensure the roadworthiness and cleanliness of bakery trucks and that they are ready on time for it to be loaded in time for deliveries to leave as per agreed schedules.

Main Objectives

• Ensure legal compliance and support OTIF deliveries by ensuring appropriate number of clean and roadworthy trucks per route according to the hygiene (FSSC 22000), AARTO SOP’s and RACI matrix requirements for the same.
• To ensure cost effective bakery deliveries through detailed fleet related expense tracking and monitoring, ensuring timely action of gaps identified in order to minimise cents per kilometre.
• To ensure roadworthy vehicles through the management of preventative maintenance and ensuring annual “certificate of fitness” per truck on time and in full prior to expiry dates for the same in collaboration with corporate bakery distribution team.
• To ensure a high performing transport team through the recruitment, training, coaching and supervision of the team responsible to clean and maintain trucks in line with Premier Way.
• To prevent theft, protect our fleet assets and support cost effective deliveries through ensuring fitment of trucks with vehicle monitoring systems by the preferred suppliers.
• Minimise brand related risk caused by accidents and incidents.

Qualification Requirements    

Qualifications

• Matric or Equivalent 
• Qualified Diesel Mechanic –Commercial Vehicles 
• Diploma in logistics or similar 

Experience Requirements    

Experience:

• 3-5 Years transport controller/ Fleet manager role 
• Fleet management and fleet planning and resourcing
• Experience in an FMCG environment advantageous
• Fleet cost analysis experience
• Supervisory experience and Supplier Management experience

Key Outputs    

Job related Skills

• Fleet management planning and resourcing
• Fleet cost analysis skills
• Safe working practices
• MS Office
• Supervisory Skills
• Supplier management
• Great Plains/ DRM/ OTI/ Similar systems

Other Requirements

• Ability to work in a team environment
• 6-day worker
• Overtime may be required
• Pressurised role, deadline driven

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Job Description    

• As an Industrial Engineering graduate in our confectionery environment, you will be gaining practical exposure to manufacturing practices.
• During this time, you will work in our Continuous Improvement Department, providing support to Production and Operational Developments, while at the same time, picking up soft skills such as facilitation, time management and teamwork.
• You will be exposed to real work, taking place in our production environments, as well as business projects and other business initiatives.
• You will be provided with relevant training and mentoring, providing both formal and informal guidance.

Qualification Requirements    

• Grade 12
• Bachelor of Engineering in Industrial Engineering

Experience Requirements    

There is no experience required for this role. 

• This is a 12 months graduate program, where the graduate will be exposed to practical work experience. 

As the graduate you will be required to:

• Accurately keep record of your workplace exposure and experience in your logbook, to ensure compliance with Seta.
• Be willing to learn on how to translate your theoretical learning into practice.
• Perform all tasks communicated and required.
• Be eager to gain valuable in-service work experience, skills and knowledge that will assist you in furthering your career. 

Key Outputs    

• Be familiar with MS Office programs, especially Excel.
• Have fundamental skills in BOM, Recipe management, SOP and Work instruction.
• Proactive communication skills
• Strong numerical ability
• Strong teamwork ability
• Taking accountability for tasks
• Analytical thinking
• Decision making ability.
• Innovation / continuous improvements mindset
• Sense of urgency / results orientation
• Respect for self and others
• Learning aptitude
• Should be able to work shifts, overtime and travel to other sites as required.