Latest Vacancies at RCL Foods

Job Description    
Our Talent Team is looking for a proactive & efficient Shift Warehouse Controller with great interpersonal skills to join our Vector Logistics team. The role will be based in the Peninsula .

This position exists to control the processes of inbound, outbound and stock handling in order to maintain efficiency within the warehouse. The role is a nigh shift only role. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with relevant Tertiary Qualification is preferred (Logistics, Warehousing, Operations, Supply Chain, etc).
• At least 3 years of experience in a warehouse environment.
• Valid Code EB drivers' license.
• Valid Forklift driver’s license - advantageous
• Willing to work night shift 
• Cold storage experience advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities 

Operational Warehouse Management:

• Control operational deliverables, and expectations, and coordinate progress with direct line manager.
• Approve and oversee the execution of all relevant warehouse documentation and ensure compliance with all audit requirements including ISO.
• Ensure that all products are received and stored timeously and in accordance with Group policy.
• Provide direction to warehouse team on a daily basis including overseeing the assignment of individual responsibilities, tasks and technical functions.
• Maintain team focus on the business objectives in order to drive success.
• Identify and resolve issues and conflicts within and between various operational teams and team members within span of control.
• Conduct daily checks on all facilities, storage areas and equipment within area of responsibility, ensure compliance to all mechanical, electrical, safety and hazard standards and raise any areas of non-conformances for action.
• Check the temperature records of probe thermometers and compile a weekly report for submission to the Warehouse Manager.
• Ensure that the warehouse is locked and secure after hours.
• Monitor and ensure optimum stock rotation practices are applied across area of responsibility.
• Optimise the allocation of picking slots to meet sale patterns.
• Carry out daily SAP warehouse checks and action any reported defaults.
• Ensure compliance to relevant hygiene standards.
• Conduct regular safety checks and ensure maintenance is conducted on all lifting and other equipment.
• Ensure that there are sufficient levels of consumables including pallet wrap, paper, cartridges, etc. maintaining continuous operations within the warehouse.

Inbound Control:

• Control the inbound process by receiving product in good condition.
• Capture stock on the SAP system to ensure that goods are controlled and easily identified.
• Allocate the product to the right bin in order to access with ease and convenience as and when required.
• Activate internal material movement, incorporating placing the order, picking the product and moving it to truck for dispatch.
• Check shelf life in order to ensure it has not expired using the FIFO (First In, First Out) system.
• Prepare for and initiate stock take preparation ensuring that the entire process is embarked on and completed within the specified time frame.

Stock Control:

• Ensure stock is in the right location by completing cyclic counts on a daily basis.
• Ensure staff are doing proper stock rotation where it does not go to the pick face but to the back-up location.
• Control production and expiry dates on every inbound and outbound.
• Control damages on inbound/outbound and track trends.
• Identify root cause and take the necessary actions such as issuing verbal warnings.
• Conduct monthly stock takes.
• Ensure frozen stock is kept in a frozen and/or chilled state.

Customer Liaison:

• Resolve issues regarding damaged stock or shortage thereof.
• Reconcile invoice details with requirements.
• Report any incident that may have occurred involving drivers that in turn impacts on customers.
• Schedule customer deliveries according to the time window process.
• Verify orders and liaise with customers on the point of receiving by making use of the SAP System.

Warehouse Maintenance:

• Ensure the warehouse is kept clean by inspecting the various areas.
• Liaise with the cleaning manager and supervisor on site who in turn must liaise with the external cleaning company.
• Arrange for damaged goods to be left in the designated area of the warehouse within category of repack; repair or dump.
• Check that lighting is adequate, doors open and close easily amongst other specifics that impact productivity.
• Report areas/issues in need of attention to the respective Maintenance Manager.
• Ensure that all bin allocations are clear from any damaged pallets.
• Ensure all forklifts are in good working order.

Security Control:

• Ensure that all stocks leaving the warehouse premises do so with proper documentation.
• Ensure all cameras are focused on risk areas such as entry and exit points and on areas that assist in the determination of the level of inactivity amongst casual staff, ensuring there is no overstaffing.
• Issue a stock count on key lines such as “ready to eat” products like polony and cheese on a daily basis.
• Instruct security to check staff when they leave for a tea or lunch break.
• Ensure that all trucks leaving the warehouse are sealed and documented.
• Verify the seals on warehouse doors every morning, after nightshift.

Standards/Compliance Adherence:

• Verify the temperature for the entire warehouse by looking at the temperature worksheet.
• Ensure frozen stock is kept not below minus 18 and chilled not below -1.
• Check that staff understand and comply with the standards set by ISO 22 000 and HACCP.
• Ensure goods are delivered in the appropriate condition and that there is no damage or discrepancy.
• Certify that a new load always enters a clean and well-maintained vehicle, highlighting the significance of quality.

Outbound Control:

• Control the functions of outbound, ensuring the correct products are dispatched promptly out to the customer.
• Ensure that all orders are leaving the warehouse correctly packed and damage free.
• Ensure that all invoicing is completed accurately and make necessary corrections where required.
• Facilitate the process of loading goods onto trucks and ensure they are sealed for transport to the customers

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking a Quality Assurance Supervisor to oversee the routine analysis, testing and other handling of samples. While supervising QA Personnel on the shopfloor, providing required support to the operational team 

Minimum Requirements    

• MS Office proficient
• 4 years working in a Laboratory.
• Completed NDip/BTech in Food Technology or similar qualification.
• 2 year supervisory/Team Leader experience

Duties & Responsibilities 

Staff Supervision (team of 6 Chemistry LAB personnel)

• Coach, guide, mentor and monitor LAB technician adhere to their daily duties (Chemistry analysis, evaluation, monitoring CCP, shelf life, online inspections hygiene inspections etc.)
• Trouble shooting with LAB staff if there is noncompliant product and guide production.
• Schedule staff: by shift /weekends/ in cases of absenteeism
• Update Bestime & track and effective reporting of allowances.
• Train chemistry LAB Team on their duties and responsibilities and assess their competency. (keep records)
• Take necessary disciplinary action as and when required

Ensure that the Chemistry LAB runs efficiently

• Stock take on laboratory consumables – identify what is required
• Request quotation from suppliers and generate purchase order workflow
• Compile all the documents (Workflow, PO & invoice) required for receipting and submit
• Receive and allocate consumables and equipment at the LABs
• Ensure all chemistry LAB equipment is in working order and all equipment is calibrated at set/ required intervals.

Consumer SAP (Perform all listed QA SAP functions)

• Release stock (raw and packaging materials, block non-conforming stock and other)

Vector SAP (Perform all listed QA SAP functions)

• Process release of returns

Nonconformance Reports

• Drive corrective and preventative actions within quality department and including production and packaging department (troubleshooting, blending pots to achieve the set specification)

Raw materials and packaging supplier monitoring

• Ensure all COA’s are received at point of receiving and filed
• Raise NCR’s if against suppliers if non-conformances are noted at point of receiving or during storage or during processing.

Investigating customer complaints

• Trace production date information
• Analyse and taste retention samples
• Assess any foreign objects received/ pictures and check possibility of contamination

Supporting Production team

• Assist to monitor culture levels
• Brainstorm with production when there are challenges
• Conduct spot checks on completion of traceability documents
• Address any nonconformance’s with production team and assist with investigations
• Drive food safety culture on the floor.

Cleaning Inspections

• Ensure that CIP cycles as stipulated are adhered to
• Ensure deep cleaning is scheduled and done as per schedule and monitor to ensure efficient cleaning.
• Spot inspections in production, weighing, ablutions areas
• Ensure that LABS and retention chiller/ area are orderly.

Adhoc

• Assist with coordinating and ensuring success implementation of new processes, new procedures, new checklists, projects, etc.
• Participate during internal and external audits.
• Replace LAB staff as and when required.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is on the hunt for an Assistant Accountant for our Benoni Bakery.  The role will be based in Benoni and will report to the Commercial Finance Manager. To provide the information that is needed for sound economic decision making to the business unit. To prepare financial reports that provides information about the business unit’s performance to external parties and to assist with driving Internal Controls. 

Minimum Requirements    

• BCom / BCom Hons Degree or equivalent preferably Accounting/SAICA/SAIPA
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Computer literate with intermediate experience in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• FMCG environment experience will be advantageous
• 3 years relevant experience in a similar role

Duties & Responsibilities 

Review Financial Records and Transactions

•  Completes Month-end management accounts accurate and timeous.
• Prepare General Ledger journal entries with supporting documents and submit for approval.
• Compiles month-end start to finish and working papers.
• Processing all closing stock figures, reconcile stock variances.
• Monthly balancing stock and reconciling loan account
• Assisting Financial Accountant with month-end detailed reports.
• Analyzing monthly COS per GL and compare to Weekly Trading Report.
• Investigate expense variance against BP, Forecast and Previous month.
• Maintain Provisions & Accruals account.
• Maintain Discounts & Rebates provision account.
• Assist with all Financial related queries.

Report to Senior Management

•  Report to the Financial Accountant and Commercial Finance Manager on all financial accounts.
•  Create reports when required for all financial transactions that relate to the business unit.
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• Compiles weekly reports & cashflow forecast.

Stock

•  Ensures all stock managed items are balanced (Stock sheets vs System processed)
• Dispatch Stock
• Production Stock
• Maintenance Spares
• Workshop Spares
• Report Stock managed item variances to senior management.
• Monitor stock levels for printed stationery and re -order

 Controls

•  Liaison with Internal and External Auditors
• Departmental audits & Feedback
• Dispatch recons spot checks
• Production stock recons & performance
• Spot checks on Staff rations issued out to verified list.

Standard Operating Procedures

•  Review and update existing SOP’s.
• Write SOPs where required and ensure implementation and compliance.

Asset Verification

•  Coordinate annual fixed asset verification.
• Ensure all movements in assets are documented and processed per LOA

Other

• Full admin managing function.
• Handling queries from drivers and manage debtors accounts.
• All reconciliations are done monthly, and reconciling items are cleared to the satisfaction of the Financial Accountant / Commercial Finance Manager.
• Be available to assist in other admin function as and when needed.
• To assist the Financial Manager with administrative duties
• Queries
• Stock
• Accounts
• Reconciliations
• Ad-hoc

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Job Description    
To direct the reseach, planning, coordination and execution of:

• New product development
• Product Quality improvements
• Cost saving initiatives
• Product and process technical support from concept brief to product launch.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Diploma in Food Technology or similar
• Degree in Food Science or BTech in food technology would be advantageous
• Valid drivers licence
• 7 years’ experience in a Food-related FMCG environment with preferably 5 years in a R&D/similar managerial role.
• Required to travel and occationally work irregular hours
• Required to work in different environments – factory and office
• Participation in required taste sessions
• General business and R&D principles
• Foodsafety and quality management
• Production and process management
• National Food legislation - GMP, HACCP, CPA, R146 compliance requirements,
• Relevant industry standards, SANS
• Industry and associated local and international trends

Duties & Responsibilities 

Strategy Into Action

• Provides input to Business unit meetings by keeping up to date with latest market trends, competitor activity, operational knowledge and processess
• Provides input related to technical and quality requirements of products to deliver sustainable and profitable growth
• Provides input to support integrated supply chain delivery thorugh interactions with cross functional team

New Product Development:

• Directly influlence the Scoping of the product briefs, i.e technology, raw materials, suppliers, process.
• Direct the technical development activities/approach required and unblock obstacles preventing project progress
• Interpret and communicate the impact that the current and/or new materials, machine requirements, process flows, labour compliments, throughputs etc have on costs to the business.

Product quality and Cost saving:

• Present opportunities for product quality improvement and cost saving realisation through process simiplication, new technology, ingredients and raw materials.
• Scope and brief technologist on approved product quality improvements and cost saving initiatives.
• Interpret and communicate the impact that the current and/or new materials, machine requirements, process flows, labour compliments, throughputs etc have on costs to the business.

Team coordination and self management:

• Drive active participation of subordance in regular performance appraisals and ensure that targets and goals are relevant, clear and achievable
•  Develop and drive achievement of personal individual development plans. Champions training and development of self and technical team thorugh utilizing
• available training opportunies or contributing to the develooment of new training solutions
•  Within the business unit, support a culture of excellence and commitment through engagement
• Support and drive the business core values

Techncial Expertise and insight

• Provide expertise in management team meetings and recommend solutions based on technically sound insight and research
• Provide practical expertise and insights to internal and external cliens as part of regular engagement and/or ad hoc requests
• Drive the resolution of quality and technical issues raised by customers and/or consumers
• Customer Relationship Management (internal and external)Technical Executive

Technical Manager

• Drives technical customer service through KPI and efficiency achievement
•  Engage regularly with customers regarding issues and requirements. Effectively address areas where customer needs are not met.
•  Develop a deep understanding of customer technical and quality assurance needs

Operations management

• Drive the implementation of simplify production processes to increase operational effectiveness and efficiencies
•  Drive optimal plant line efficiencies through all new developments and cost saving projects
•  Drive the implementation of reduction of plant wastages
• Drive the implementation of effecitve time and motion studies
•  Keep up to date with raw material utilization and excesses to ensure effective use of raw material into recipe formulations

Complaince Management

• Guides the technical team to ensure that all legislative and industry standards are implemented in new product development
•  Drives the adherence to all legislative and industry standards
•  Drives action where required to ensure that there are no areas of non compliance
•  Analyse technical reports from processing plants to confirm technical compliance

Leadership

• Leads technical team towards meeting strategy and tarkets
• Conducts regular performnance appreaisals with subordinates and ensure that KPI’s and targets are met
•  Manages technical employee relations
•  Facilitate interventions using multi-disciplinary teams, where necessary, to address any non complaince

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Job Description    

• We are looking for a skilled SHE Manager to be part of our Sugar Division and to be based at Malelane. The role provides advisory services and controls the key responsibilities relating to the SHE functions encompassing Safety, Health, and Environment for the Cane Operations Division through input and alignment of plans, programmes and systems in accordance with the RCL Groups strategies or policies and the relevant legislative prescripts and managing compliance, investigative processes, the implementation of corrective action and the management and statutory reporting requirements.

Minimum Requirements    

• Bachelor’s Degree in Safety Management or Risk Management.
• SAMTRAC
• Valid Code EB Drivers’ license
• 10 years’ experience in the management and implementation of SHERQ systems and controls in a large-scale Agricultural production environment or an Industrial Manufacturing environment.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.
•  Must be willing to relocate if you do no reside within the region.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Forms part of the Agriculture Management team and participates in the Agriculture business planning processes and aligns the functional key performance areas, programmes and deliverables Per Cane JV and RCL Foods farms.
• Manages the Integrated risk Management system for the Cane JVs and RCL FOODS farms.
• Overseeing and maintaining compliance to the Business Management System to conform to relevant ISO, NOSA, Regulatory and industry standards and requirements.
• Responsible and Support for the Incident investigations for Cane JVs and RCL FOODS farm according to the ICAM and appropriate processes.
• Oversee and control the implementation of programmes and interventions to align with the Group’s requirements and policy provisions.
• Controls the Environmental Management provisions and requirements.
• Controls the implementation of Risk Management Plans
• Manages projects and continuous improvement interventions relating to the SHE functions.
• Disseminates functional information on the immediate, short to medium term objectives and current developments, problems and constraints.
• Manages the administrative information consolidation and reporting requirements associated with the key performance and result indicators of the functionality.
• Overseeing the SHE operational teams

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Job Description    

• We are looking for a Engineer - Mechanical Energy to be based in our Komati Mill in Mpumalanga. The purpose of this position is to manage Engineering Maintenance in the Energy Department to ensure that the maintenance of plant and equipment is carried out safely, effectively, and efficiently, at the lowest possible cost and contribute to the optimum operation of the Mill.

Minimum Requirements    

• BTech/BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years’ Engineering experience.
• Sugar industry engineering experience in managing maintenance of boilers, turbines, front end or back end.
• Computer literacy is essential,
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories
• (GCC) will be an added advantage.
• 10-week SMRI certificate
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant engineering legislations.
• Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure that the quality of work performed by the maintenance team complies with all mill specifications and established Engineering standards.
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, materials, employment, and capital budgets.
• Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital expenditure projects.
• Develop maintenance plan for the season, off crop as well as short and long stops, to minimize LTA and maximising Overall Time Efficiency (OTE).
• Ensures cane throughput is maximized or optimized with the cane supply departments, ensuring minimal losses through effective maintenance and controls.
• Development, setting and upholding of sound engineering and maintenance management practices and procedures.
• Develop capital improvement plan and manage various projects within the plant as required.
• Performance management, including coaching and development of employees.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain high quality work standards and good housekeeping in area of responsibility and comply with safety standards and requirements.

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Job Description    

• We are looking for a Engineer - Mechanical Extraction to be based in our Komati Mill in Mpumalanga. The purpose of this position is to manage Engineering Maintenance in the Extraction Department to ensure that the maintenance of plant and equipment is carried out safely, effectively, and efficiently, at the lowest possible cost and contribute to the optimum operation of the mill:

Minimum Requirements    

• BTech/BSc/BEng in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3 years’ Engineering experience.
• Sugar industry engineering experience in managing maintenance of boilers, turbines, front end, or back end.
• Computer literacy is essential,
• Government Certificate of Competency for Factories
• (GCC) will be an added advantage.
• 10-week SMRI certificate.
• Knowledge of maintenance schedules and inspection, SHE procedures and budget and cost control.
• Working knowledge of the OHS Act and other relevant engineering legislations.
• Registration as a Professional in terms of the Engineering Professionals of South Africa Act, 114 of 1990 will be an added advantage.
• Be prepared to work standby and unplanned overtime.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.
• Must be willing to relocate should you not reside within the region. 

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure that the quality of work performed by the maintenance team complies with all mill specifications and established Engineering standards.
• Compile and control expenditure on maintenance, materials, employment, and capital budgets.
• Conceptualise, develop, and deliver capital expenditure projects.
• Develop maintenance plan for the season, off crop as well as short and long stops, to minimize LTA and maximising Overall Time Efficiency (OTE).
• Ensures cane throughput is maximized or optimized with the cane supply departments, ensuring minimal losses through effective maintenance and controls.
• Development, setting and upholding of sound engineering and maintenance management practices and procedures.
• Develop capital improvement plan and manage various projects within the plant as required.
• Performance management, including coaching and development of employees.
• Report and investigate accidents, incidents and implement preventative measures.
• Maintain high quality work standards and good housekeeping in area of responsibility and comply with safety standards and requirements.

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Job Description    

• Conduct all food safety training needs for the plant
• Conduct weekly hygiene/GMP audits
• Conduct glass and hard plastic checks as per schedule
• Conduct cleaning and sanitation checks- Post cleaning checks.
• Manage and monitor allergen management program in the plant
• Collect and review daily food safety checks from the plant and take proper actions when needed.
• Conduct daily staff hygiene checks
• Assist in managing pest control program within the site.
• Assist in preparing for external food safety audits
• Conduct annual mock recall or traceability exercises and feedback on the performance.
• Manage supplier non-conformances process and COA’s follow up.
• Assist the QAT in managing Food Safety Meetings activities and assist in compiling information for management reviews.
• Assist in investigating customer complaints, corrective actions and in the implementation of corrective actions.
• Assist in monitoring and verifying OPRP’s, CCP’s on daily basis
• Trend on a monthly: Micro results, customer 

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric / Grade 12
• Sc. Consumer Science/ Food Science/ B.Tech. Food technology/ N.D Food Technology. N.D Biotechnology
• ISO 22000 implementation/ FSSC 22000
• Drivers Licence

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Proven knowledge and experience of scientific testing techniques
• Ability to interpret results of analytical and microbiological testing
• Attention to detail
• Good written and verbal communication – ability to deal with both suppliers and customers

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking to employ a Pet food product development Intern to provide hands on support in terms of the organization around trials, analysis and data capturing for all projects. The successful incumbent will also provide an admin execution function. This position will be based in Randfontein and report into the R&D Executive.

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum: BSc degree or Food Technology/ Biotech. Diploma or similar (or studying towards degree)
• Ideal: BSc Animal Science degree

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Writing of artwork brief, running trials, testing shelf life samples and compiling reports. 
• Provide a strong administrative role including: master data and project workflow management, specifications and formulation verification, and carrying through to approval and capturing on the system.
• Organizational functions include: artwork process management and validation, product trial arrangements, capturing trial information, minute taking, report compiling and circulation plus arranging sample materials for trials and samples as marketing require.
• Assist with product optimization.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently recruiting for Forklift drivers to join our Speciality Division based in Centurion. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and offloading of trucks and/or customer vehicles and performing stocktakes when required

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Valid Forklift Driving license
• At least 2 years working experience in FMCG environment
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Good organising and administrative skills
• Must be energetic, self-motivated and pro-active
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Must be responsible and able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Team player with sober habits

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Loading and offloading of trucks and/or customer vehicles
• Moving goods and packing material
• Ensure Safe put away of stock both physically and on the system
• Neat stacking of empty pallets according to safety regulations
• Assist with general duties within the Department
• Ensure required packaging material necessary for the production plan is retrieved from the Bag Store
• Perform stocktakes when required
• Ensure good manufacturing practices are adhered to 
• Adhere to internal departmental performance requirements, targets and quality standards as determined by management

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently recruiting for Forklift drivers to join our Speciality Division based in Centurion. The successful candidate will be responsible for loading and offloading of trucks and/or customer vehicles and performing stocktakes when required

Minimum Requirements    

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 (Matric)
• Valid Forklift Driving license
• At least 2 years working experience in FMCG environment
• KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIREMENTS
• Good organising and administrative skills
• Must be energetic, self-motivated and pro-active
• Must be reliable and punctual
• Must be responsible and able to work with minimum supervision
• Ability to pay attention to details
• Team player with sober habits

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Loading and offloading of trucks and/or customer vehicles
• Moving goods and packing material
• Ensure Safe put away of stock both physically and on the system
• Neat stacking of empty pallets according to safety regulations
• Assist with general duties within the Department
• Ensure required packaging material necessary for the production plan is retrieved from the Bag Store
• Perform stocktakes when required
• Ensure good manufacturing practices are adhered to 
• Adhere to internal departmental performance requirements, targets and quality standards as determined by management