Trainee & Experienced Job Opportunities at The Coca-Cola Company

KEY PURPOSE

• To provide syrup room support by producing final syrup intended for supply to the production lines. The successful candidate will also be performing checks and analysis on final syrup to ensure adherence to the (Coca-Cola) KORE principles and requirements to produce soft drinks that conforms to all regulatory requirements. The candidate will be exposed to significant levels of automation and process control and will also be required to complete validations on several in-house processes. The successful candidate will be required to assist with investigation and implementation of process optimisation opportunities within the Syrup Room.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES 

SPECIALIST ANALYSIS

• Prepare syrups for production lines.
• Use SAP systems to ensure governance and process requirements are met.
• Ability to monitor and predict systems and controls.
• Conduct process validations.
• Be involved in and execute projects where relevant.
• Trouble shoot basic automation and control failures.
• Conduct specialised quality analyses.
• Record the results of analyses on appropriate information systems and communicate results where required.
• Conduct analysis of results to identify problems and improvement opportunities timeously.
• Where problems or improvement opportunities have been identified, communicate these to the relevant stakeholders.
• Apply the principles of lean manufacturing.
• Conduct calibration of specialist equipment for which the laboratory is responsible and provide calibration assistance to the shift-based teams where required

QUALITY AUDITING

• Conduct required and requested quality audits, completing the appropriate documentation and communicating the results.
• Review quality analysis procedures of shift-based teams, identifying problems or training needs and communicating these to the team leader.
• Conduct regular audits of calibration procedures of shift-based production teams and communicating results.
• Where required, initiate corrective actions arising from quality audits in areas that impact the laboratory and Syrup Room.

PROBLEM SOLVING 

• Support the shift-based production teams in problem solving, providing specialist assistance and input.
• Where required, participate in FFA's as a functional expert.
• Where required, ensure that learnings identified in problem solving sessions are incorporated into analytic and other lab procedures

TRAINING

• Support the shift-based production teams by assisting in training needs analysis.
• Participate in the CAP process, specifically in the assessment of quality analyses competence.
• Contribute to the development of training material, specifically in quality analysis.
• Where required, assist with the training of shift-based production teams on quality analyses

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT

• Carry out specialised analyses in support of the evaluation of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Determine additional analytic work required evaluating continuous improvement opportunities.
• Where required, take part in team evaluations of continuous improvement opportunities.
• Assist with regional and divisional process optimisation initiatives as required.

Skills, Experience & Education    
QUALIFICATIONS

• Grade 12 with Mathematics (NOT Mathematics Literacy) and physical sciences passed with 40%
• Two South African Languages passed with 40%
• Must not have previously completed the same qualification/learnership at another company or organization
• Studying towards National Diploma Chemical Engineering
• Completed theoretical modules and require practical exposure to complete the qualification.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African Citizen.
• Must be Employment Equity candidate.
• Must have been unemployed at the time of appointment.
• Must be between 18-35 years of age.
• Willing to complete In-Service/ Experiential Training in Industry.
• The In-Service Trainee programme runs over a period of 12 months.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 

• Ability to control stocks of raw materials.
• Analytical and decision-making ability.
• Ability to understand planning and supply chain-related tasks.
• Ability to archive data effectively.
• Ability to plan the work.

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for talented individuals with relevant skills and experience for an In-Service Quality Assurance, at Lakeside CCBSA. The successful candidate will report directly to the Quality Assurance Manager. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
KEY OUTPUT

• To conduct quality tests, to compile reports and to communicate out of line specifications so that the quality of the product and package are maintained in line with Company standards, cost are minimized and records are available for audit purposes.

KNOWLEDGE

• An understanding of microbiology, chemistry, biochemistry, physics and mathematics related to the food industry, laboratory policy and practices.

SKILLS

• Thrive in a fast paced, pressurised and competitive environment
• The ability to apply theoretical scientific principles in the development of novel business solutions
• Well developed decision making skills
• Identifiy and apply new trends

ATTITUDE

• A passion for quality and people
• High energy levels and a positive attitude

Skills, Experience & Education    
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Physical Science passed with40% (NOT Mathematics Literacy)
• Two South African Languages passed with 40%
• Studying towards Microbiology, Biotechnology,Food Technology or related qualification
• Completed theoretical modules and require practical exposure to complete the qualification
• Willing to complete In-Service/ Experiential Training in Industry
• Must not have previously completed an In-Service Trainee programme at another company or organization

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be Employment Equity candidate
• Must have been unemployed at the time of appointment
• Must be between 18-35 years of age
• Candidate must have a letter from the institution requesting work place experience for in order for the candidate to complete their qualification.

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Job Description    

• Generate short (1-13 Weeks) and medium term (3-18 months) Materials Plans, Manage and Control, to ensure the correct quantity of materials are available to meet production demand while aligning to business strategy and the ever changing environment we operate in.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Use Outperform (OP) Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) (or an alternative approved system) to determine tactical raw material requirements against which Procurement will be required to conclude supply agreements.
• Generate the tactical requirements and tactical forecasts
• Understand tactical stock holding parameters per plant with the Supply Manager responsible and needs to be considered on material replenishment plans.
• Provide input into Plant safety stock holding levels and agree Supplier safety stock levels by material using supply chain best practice. Ensure that Suppliers submit stock levels weekly and upload the information into monitors. Using the Weeks of Cover report, manage and control Supplier and Plant held stocks to achieve agreed safety stock levels on a weekly basis, in line with Working Capital targets.
• Ensure that the monitors used, accurately calculates raw material operational requirements and correctly determines the source of supply while considering safety stock levels, MOQ’s, blocked stock, stock on hand and production plans, together with replenishment frequency. All of this done whilst considering any packaging changes due to either allocation changes, NPD changes or Technical changes. Ultimately, the aim is derive a plan (Replenishment plan for supplier) of what the supplier should be producing and when to meet CCBSA manufacturing needs.
• Check that operational raw material requirements are in line with the tactical plan and highlight concerns to the Materials Planning Leads and Supply Planning Manager.
• Consolidate Plant raw material requirements using your monitor based on the CCBSA supply agreements concluded by Procurement, provide operational forecasts to Suppliers weekly for the 13 week horizon. This includes the compliance with supplier allocations.
• Meet with Suppliers weekly/monthly where required, to communicate and discuss the operational forecast, addressing volume, timing, New Product introduction and Promotional supply issues using the agreed meeting format and agenda.
• Communicate requirements for imported raw materials through to the Procurement team where required and with support from the Imports Team, order and then monitor the shipping schedule, considering ETAs, to ensure that stock levels are maintained at the agreed levels.
• If suppliers are unable to supply, BCP plans must kick in. Materials Planner to follow BCP options and the guided options to fulfil supply. Reach out to Procurement if required to support with contracts etc. Should there be any issues with securing supply as per BCP, escalate to Materials Planning Lead and Supply Planning Manager for support.
• Communicate clearly and consistently with the New Product Development Technical and Procurement to ensure on time fulfilment of New Product introduction projects. This includes ensuring the raw materials required for new product introductions, discontinuations and promotions are managed according to the agreed timelines and that Run-In and Run-Out of materials is managed to avoid production downtime, stock outs, minimise write-offs, uneconomical production runs and unbudgeted inter-plant movements.
• Track KPIs weekly (Daily for OOS and Manufacturing Downtime)
• Track Working Capital monthly
• Generate and share RMCP monthly (or at least whenever the Tactical Plan changes), and share the monthly volumes with suppliers to enable them to manage capacity and their material procurement (Also for the suppliers to prepare for Monthly S&OP).
• Communicate short term, 13-week to suppliers weekly.
• Provide plants direction with regards to where to source materials (during a time of crisis, if there are quality issues, shortages, also when the supplier is OOS).

Skills, Experience & Education    

• A degree or equivalent tertiary qualification (Preferably in Operations/ Logistics Management or in one or more of the numerical sciences).
• Advantageous – B-Tech or University Degree.

Experience:

• Preferable 2 Years’ experience, within in Beverage or Similar Consumer Goods Industry.
• Experience in supply planning functions will be an advantage.
• Computer literacy with proficiency in Microsoft products, OP and Microsoft Dynamics.

General    

• Good Planning Skills
• Analytical & Numerical Skills and Logical Thinker
• Good Communication Skills
• Good Interpersonal Skills / Team Player
• Quick Thinker
• Problem Solving Skills
• Computer Literacy
• Self-Driven and Managed
• The ability to negotiate with and influence suppliers at an operational level
• The ability to work without constant supervision
• Good planning skills / logical approach to problem solving
• Team player
• Discipline and rigour around process and output

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Job Description    
Coca-Cola Beverages Africa (CCBA) presents an exciting opportunity for a talented Group Accounts Controller with relevant skills and experience, to join the CCBA (IBS) team. The successful applicant will be reporting into the Regional and National Credit Manager.

CCBA is the largest African Coca-Cola bottler, accounting for 40% of all Coca-Cola volumes on the continent. CCBA is a Non-Alcoholic Ready to Drink (NARTD) market leader with an extensive footprint in Africa, employing over 17 000 employees and serving a combined population of over 300 million people across the continent. CCBA’s vision is to “refresh Africa every day and make the continent a better place for all”, growing successfully as a business and creating a better shared future for our people, customers, consumers, communities, planet and shareholders. We conduct ourselves with the utmost integrity for shared value and the greater good. We are a world class, customer-orientated, socially, and environmentally conscious fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) company that is driven by engaged, motivated and inspired employees.

The primary purpose of the Group Accounts Controller is to:

• Drive the delivery of CCBA’s required working capital targets through the development and implementation of the Credit business plan for exports, internal bottlers, Wholesale and Local National Accounts
• Support the Centre of Scale (CoS) Operations Manager in implementing credit processes appropriate to CCBA's Route to Market Strategy and in support of our competitive market position.
• Support the Centre of Scale (CoS) Operations Manager and Group Accounts Team Leader with the timely collection of customer payments through regular and focused external customer engagements.
• Promote increased profitability through the management of customer credit risk profiles in accordance with the  Credit Policy and Procedures.

Key Duties & Responsibilities    

• Develop and implement the credit business plan for the Group accounts
• Monitoring of the relevant Group Accounts debtors book status and support the identification of gaps and define corrective actions for CoS, Genpact and CCBA’s operational teams.
• Manage the positive & negative impacts of credit dealing on volume, operational effectiveness and competitor activity, to provide proactive decision-making support to stakeholders within the business.
• Manage and control credit limits whilst minimising exposure to bad debt.
• High and regular engagement with customers and Key Account Managers to ensure a high customer service ethic and minimal business interruption
• Responsible for educating both internal and external customers on credit policies and procedures, in the use of their products and services.
• Support the development of a continuous improvement mind set within CCBA’s credit, continuously driving to improve processes and reduce costs.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of a strong system of governance and control within the CCBA’s credit.
• Support the implementation and education of efficient and cost effective processes that facilitate the delivery of customer service excellence.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders for timely query resolution for the Group accounts debtors book.

Skills, Experience & Education    
Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Commerce or relevant Finance qualification

Experience:

• 5  years + credit experience at a supervisory / management level
• Superior knowledge of the National Credit Act, with an ability to adapt to relevant legislation (Credit or Industry Regulatory Acts.)
• Superior knowledge of the customer credit risk environment, business/ financial acumen and decision making tools

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Job Description    

• Coca-Cola Beverages South Africa (CCBSA) has an exciting opportunity in our Manufacturing department. We are looking for talented individuals with relevant skills and experience for an In-Service Engineering, at our various regions  Lakeside  in CCBSA. The successful candidate will report directly to the Plant Manager. 

Key Duties & Responsibilities    
KEY OUTPUT

• To maintain (inspect and adjust) and repair equipment proactively as per maintenance targets in order to continually improve department efficiency, to optimize equipment availability and to minimize losses and risk.

KNOWLEDGE

• An understanding of electrical, mechanical, physics and mathematics related to the engineering industry and practices.

SKILLS

• Thrive in a fast paced, pressurised and competitive environment
• The ability to apply theoretical scientific principles in the development of novel business solutions
• Well developed decision making skills
• Identifiy and apply new trends

ATTITUDE

• A passion for engineering and people
• High energy levels and a positive attitude

Skills, Experience & Education    
QUALIFICATIONS / EXPERIENCE

• Grade 12 with Mathematics & Physical Science passed with 40% (NOT Mathematics Literacy)
• Two South African Languages passed with 40%
• Studying towards National Diploma in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering or related qualification
• Completed theoretical modules and require practical exposure to complete the qualification
• Willing to complete In-Service/ Experiential Training in Industry
• Must not have previously completed an In-Service Trainee programme at another company or organization

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a South African Citizen
• Must be Employment Equity candidate
• Must have been unemployed at the time of appointment
• Must be between 18-35 years of age
• Candidate must have a letter from the institution requesting work place experience for in order for the candidate to complete their qualification.
• The In-Service Trainee programme runs over a period of 12 months.