Latest Openings at ALPLA Group

WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Responsible for the relevant Production Unit , its equipment, personnel and all other resources to ensure that products are produced according to the respective production plans in the defined quality and at planned or better costs
• Manage and lead the organization by clear standards and goals 
• Review the performance of the respective organization unit and drive corrections and improvements
• Regularly review and supervise production and its performance
• Ensure legal compliance, health & safety compliance, food safety compliance, etc
• Support the Operations Manager in the continuous development of the organization
• Support activities including direct interaction with customers in the sales process or product development
• Support the customer complaint handling process and activities related to the resolution of non-conformities until the implementation of effective corrective actions for the respective production unit.
• Assure that the production personnel is producing in line with the production plan in the specified quality at the expected performance levels.
• Ensure that established organization and job roles are executed by competent personnel.
• Coordinate maintenance activities (break-down or preventive) with the maintenance department
• Support risk evaluation and the establishment of appropriate HSE environment measures.
• Ensure that your respective personnel is trained in all HSE measures (safety guards, PPE etc.) and complies with these at all times and report accidents and incidents

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Bachelor/Master or Diploma degree with clear affinity to operations
• +5 years supervisory experience in applicable technology
• Deep understanding of cost calculation and performance metrics
• Strong leadership skills – ability to lead and guide the production personnel including the responsibility of recruiting, on-boarding, training, planning, reviewing etc.
• Thorough understanding of health and safety practices
• Ability to work independently, to tight deadlines and proactive in solving problems
• Excellent communication and organizational skills in English and local language

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Oversee the daily bank and cash activities ( including cash Flow)  and tax items
• Supervise, and manage the daily activities of the treasury and accounting staff and their related functions
• Ensure all tax processes are compliant with the local law and submitted timeously
• Maintain detailed records and files to document financial, treasury and tax transactions undertaken including the archiving of all tax related documents
• Responsible to coordinate with external tax auditors for quarterly, semiannual and annual tax closing plan
• Maintain tax controls , define tax policies and procedures. Ensure all the previous KPI’s are strictly followed by internal and external parties
• Provide Guidance to stakeholders by researching and interpreting tax policy, apply observations and recommendations to operational issues
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Maintain financial tax reporting excellence by establishing internal controls for the all of the following tax cycles , VAT , WHT, Payroll, Stamp duty, Income tax, Real estate and Transfer pricing
• Review general ledger for accuracy on a monthly basis.
• Supervise and revises the annual tax return and ensure delivery on time.
• Responsible for Management, reporting and reconciliations related to GL close
• Responsible for Management of the insurance portfolio, CAPEX process
• Responsible for all tasks related to the capitalization of projects, including  the reconciliation and reporting of capital work in progress , the revaluations of assets and asset count activities.
• Maintain investment records
• Implement various strategies to ensure efficient deployment and utilisation of business resources.
• Defined and implemented cash protection strategy (including foreign currency)

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting or Finance or Business Management with an emphasis in Tax required
• Minimum of 10-15  years relevant work experience in the accounting & tax area within an international/leading local manufacturing company.
• Excellent knowledge of local and international tax laws (DDT is a plus)
• Good interpersonal skills and proven track of leading people
• Excellent Microsoft Office skills
• Profound numeric, budget development and budget tracking skills
• Must be PC proficient ,experience with large automated accounting systems a plus
• Excellent command of written and spoken local language and English

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Partner with the business to identify organisational development/learning needs and devise solutions which deliver successful outcomes
• Develop an integrated learning and development plan which aligns with the legislative skills authorities to ensure compliance with the Employment Equity and Skills Development legal frameworks as well as the Company’s corporate Learning and development framework
• Ensuring mandatory learning and development requirements are consistently delivered to meet statutory requirements.
• Formulate and oversee the delivery of an organisational annual development and training plan, offering a learning techniques and development opportunities
• Lead on the development and implementation of fair and transparent learning & development policies and service standards
• Responsibility for a suite of information management systems within the department that record and track learning, education and OD activity, attendance.
• Develop a structured approach to talent management and succession planning that offers effective development for our people and ensure long term business continuity.
• Develop and deliver an approach for coaching and mentoring.
• Lead, develop and oversee the provision of the organisations learning and development agenda linked to the BEE strategy.
• Ensure the implementation of robust and effective Performance Review system is and maintained embedded and regularly updated and refreshed to meet the needs of the business
• Identify trends, best practices, and opportunities for improvements to drive employee engagement and retention
• Executes engagement and cultural initiatives/events/programs for all employees
• Assess, diagnose and co-develop interventions related to strategy, structure, process, culture, reward & recognition, performance and talent planning
• Analyzing business structures, procedures, processes, and the utilization of resources

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• NQF level 7 HRM / Industrial Psychology qualification or equivalent qualification.
• Driver's license.
• Training, OD and Change Management experience 5 Year(s)
• Experience of developing leadership and staff engagement programs
• Experience of leading the development and coordination of talent management and succession strategies
• Is highly credible to internal and external stakeholders and is committed to delivering high levels of customer service
• Has strong analytic and critical reasoning skills to assess risks, anticipate difficulties and is capable of effective problem solving
• Can demonstrate a strong knowledge of current employment legislation in relation to OD/L&D
• Able to translate strategic goals into effective and achievable plans and is capable of monitoring their progress and outcomes

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Participation on the strategic development of the apprenticeship program regarding new apprentices, Goal setting and performance evaluation in line with local cultural and legal regulations
• Personnel and organizational responsibility of apprentices at the Lanseria site
• Create and execute learning strategies and programs
• Ensure high quality, consistent and innovative initiatives to deliver apprentice programs
• Creation of new and additional training material for training in SSA region
• Creating an environment that will promote learning and motivate the apprentices
• Recruiting  and selection of apprentices
• Leadership and personnel development of the apprentices
• Experience in project management and budgeting
• Planning and preparation of work procedures and rotational schedules of apprentices
• Coordinates and support departmental trainers within defined scope of responsibility
• Close cooperation with Corporate Apprenticeship Development Team
• Supports career paths for apprentices

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Qualified artisan with Electrical/Electronic or Millwright background
• Experience with PLC’s, electronics, instrumentation, hydraulics, electro pneumatics
• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in management of learning and training programs 
• Updated knowledge of effective learning and development methods
• Strong coaching and presentation skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must be able to manage a team
• Strong project management and change management skills 

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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 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
• Assist the Production Manager / Process Engineers in implementing required training for Machine Operators
• Supervise orderliness, cleanliness and working order of the assigned machines and tools
• Support production activities
• 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 housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat Environment

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Technical Qualification with min. 2 years plastics processing experience
• Experienced in plastic technology and/or mechanic or electric/electronic systems
• Knowledge of and insight into operation of Compression moulding machines and its auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of and experience in processing Compression moulding machines and its auxiliary equipment
• Knowledge of and experience in changeovers/set-up/maintaining of Compression moulding machines and its and its auxiliary equipment
• 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 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

• Planning of daily testing and special testing schedules
• Maintain laboratory equipment and ensure a clean and professional environment by adhering to Laboratory cleaning schedules
• Conduct all relevant laboratory tests using the correct equipment according to Standard Operating Procedures
• Report any non-conformances in tested products immediately to Supervisor and other relevant stakeholders
• Monitor compliance to QA principles in day-to-day work environment and on the factory floor and identify corrective actions to QC Supervisor
• Ensure efficient record-keeping and adherence to test schedules and updating the system correctly
• ·Contribute to investigation of customer complaints by checking the retention examples from specific batch and compare to example from customer and make relevant recommendations
• Ensure on-going awareness of environmental, health and safety issues
• Adhere to company policies and procedures
• Ensure housekeeping of plant and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat environment

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Relevant diploma
• Recognised qualification in Total Quality Management
• Knowledge of quality control principles and specifications
• Expert knowledge of calibration and tolerance levels for various tests
• Experience in conducting laboratory-based quality tests
• Experience in using the colour units in machines

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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

• Defining the way how goods are stored to achieve maximum warehouse utilization.
• Continuously optimizing the warehouse layout to improve the flow of the goods.
• Identifying non-turning pallets and initiate corresponding measures.
• Ensure proper execution of standard warehouse processes (storage, consolidation, shipping and receiving) and exception handling.
• Organizing warehouse inventory takings.
• Manage technical equipment and warehouse infrastructure and suppliers.
• Maximize availability of technical equipment and warehouse infrastructure by monitoring maintenance plans.
• Schedules pickup, deliveries and repairs for vendors to ensure a smooth operating warehouse (i.e. waste, fuel, forklift, equipment, etc.).
• Ensure a clean state in the warehouse.
• Ensure HSE compliance in the warehouse.
• Supervising warehouse associates and ensuring most efficient teamworks possible.
• Assessing training needs of staff and ensuring execution of training.
• Organizing of shift staffing.
• Organizing of external staff to cover absences and workload peaks.
• Ensuring all employees understand and follow company policies and procedures.
• Analyzing optimization potentials.
• Get quotations from and negotiate with suppliers.
• Liaise with customers in relations with shipments.
• Represent warehouse interests.
• Determine investment needs (new or replacement).
• Define and initiate measures based on target performance comparison and interpretation of available KPI’s.
• Invoice checking
• 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 housekeeping and general areas facilitates a tidy, neat Environment.

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• 3 years bachelor’s degree (Associates) in related field or equivalent
• Min. 5-10 years of experience in Warehousing/Supply Management
• Supervisory experience required, preferably in Warehousing
• Certified Forklift Driver and/or Trainer
• Very good computer skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Safety awareness and quality consciousness

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Participate in the month-end close process and prepare monthly reconciliations.
• Prepare and post journal entries.
• Review account payable, accounts receivable and accrual accounts and ensure all accruals and expenses are
• recognized in the appropriate period.
• Assist in the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems
• Provide information to fulfill monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements
• Primarily responsible for accounting of provisions, accruals, prepayments including the calculation, analysis, processing and reporting of external commissions and royalties.
• Ensure the timeliness, accuracy, and completeness of monthly close activities
• Responsible for TB close, all reconciliations and completeness of accounts
• Responsible for assets, maintenance of Fixed Asset Register, Depreciation calculations, impairments, annual useful life
• assessments, write off and all accounting as well as reporting related to assets
• Capex accounting and reporting
• Establishing process of internal controls across finance and setting up process and policies and defining standard
• operating procedures for these

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Accountant with 3 years’ experience
• Accuracy is required in performing all aspects of the role
• Proactivity to drive continuous improvement
• Excellent communication skills to interact at various levels inside and outside the organization
• Strong MS Office software skills and familiarity Accounting Systems
• Excellent local language skills and English language skills in
• written and spoken

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WHAT YOU WILL ENJOY DOING

• Advise and assist on cost and plant accounting policies and procedures
• Verify that transactions are recorded accurately and timeously
• Adherence to internal procedures and deadlines
• Assist with stock counts and advise on capturing system transactions
• Assist with material consumption verification and checks when required
• Liaise with applicable departments on BOM's to ensure accurate and review as required
• Analyse margin tolerance % on NAV and notify or make recommendations on specific alerts
• Site cost analysis in support of Finance , Operations and Commercial
• Inventory management (cycle counts, write offs, reconciliations, BOM, variance analysis, Audit, consumption reporting)
• Prepare, Control and Analyse annual site budgets - liaising with various departments
• Prepare and Analyse annual Actual and Budget Costing schedules and maintain work center costs
• Performs stock revaluations based on costing schedules
• Ensures the preparation of monthly and quarterly reports as required by local and corporate management are completed efficiently and accurately.
• Partners with Commercial Controller to ensure costs are recovered from customers.
• Partners with CTO controller.
• Provide the controlling manager insight into key performance indicators to explain cost deviations.
• Develop with controlling Manager internal controls and ensures compliance of internal control policies and procedures.
• Managing the relationship between the plant and accounting to ensure all month end closing entries have been posted and are correctly allocated in the designated ERP.
• Assist with Implementation and Maintenance of ERP systems (D365, CSD’s etc)
• Monitoring of masterdata
• Calculation of costings in utilising agreed methodologies.
• Advise and assist departments on cost accounting policies and procedures

WHAT MAKES YOU GREAT

• Bachelor of Commerce degree with a focus on management
• accounting.
• 3-5  years of experience in Financial Analysis and/or controlling.
• Costing and analysis background
• Manufacturing experience is an advantage
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Strong Analytical and Project Management skills
• Excellent Communication and Presentation skills
• Strong Team working and Networking skills
• Proficient in Excel