Vacancies at International Flavors & Fragrances

Job Requirements

•  Min of Matric 
•  Min 5 years’ experience in production, preferably Food Industry   
• Technical experience required (min NQF4)
• Sound knowledge of different machinery & repair thereof 
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills – Written & Spoken
• Good Organizational skills

Key Deliverables

• Ensure all resources are available to Production leads
• Active visibility on production floor
• Ensure Production employees are trained & competent in all production related functions
• Ensure all food safety requirements are met (maintain system)
• Update all lost time
• Ensure reduction in repeated lost time
• Fault finding & repairing equipment
• Ensure discipline action is actioned on time & manage misconduct (for example trends)
• Ensure all people related issues reported by leading hands are dealt with
• Ensuring Output vs Target is reached daily for production plants
• Ensuring staff compliment is managed, based on demand
• Ensure startup times are maintained
• Completion of  SAP functions 
• Adhere to all systems Safety & Food safety and ensure it is implemented on the production floor
• Investigate & correct all near misses & incidents
• Visibility on floor especially during breakdowns
• Ensure all equipment is inspected and fit for use post maintenance or service
• Make sure staff are properly utilized during stoppages (cleaning, training or alternative production)
• Assisting in trouble shooting 
• Report on breakdowns
• Ensure proper shift hand overs
• Maintain & initiate cost savings 

Knowledge sharing to improve the team

• Developing technical skill of teams
• Innovating thinking to eliminate hazards & improve site continuously

General tasks

• Internal auditing
• Participation in Safety functions
• Actively participate in Engagement action plans and events
• Assist operations team with Problem solving

Food Safety Responsibility

• Adhere & maintain all food safety standards and systems
• Guide the team on right first time principle & ensure there is no compromise on food safety rules
• Ensure records are maintained 

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Responsibility and authority:

• Ensure related site policies are implemented and maintained. 
• Instruct production personnel on safe and correct use of equipment
• Stop use of equipment that is faulty or unsafe

Food Safety responsibility:

• Adhere to all Food Safety requirements in terms of Personnel practices and Hygiene
• Follow all handling, storage and processing instruction as per best practices to avoid contamination or deterioration of materials.
• Ensure all equipment is inspected and fit for use post maintenance or service

Operational safety requirements:

• Adhere to all safety instructions, signage and policies
• Show FELT leadership at all times
• Conduct all operations in a safe manner as per operational procedures
• Participate in all safety and emergency drills

Role requirements

Operational Deliverables (key tasks):

• Perform daily, weekly and monthly inspections
• Ensure all maintenance records are completed and maintained
• Effect planned maintenance as per Maintenance schedule
• Repair breakdowns and assist in adjusting equipment to achieve standards and efficiencies
• Support maintenance team with management of spares and stock control
• Engage with suppliers to source new items and process purchases in SAP
• Oversee site services e.g. electrical, lighting and back up systems
• Support the PSM team with Technical input
• Support PHA team with technical input
• Manufacturing Capex planning and execution team member, log and track projects in Ecosys
• Support line managers with project co-ordination on site (Capex and improvements)
• Assist manufacturing team with problem solving and continuous improvement
• Assist with non-conformances including process related deviations
• Conduct first party EHS audits
• Site Electrical Competency 
• Site Work at Heights safety representative
• Site Asset Register maintenance
• Maintain Technology Packs in terms of PSM programmes
• Ensure safe operating practices are followed at all times
• Report on maintenance issues and metrics in weekly and monthly meetings

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RESPONSIBILITIES

LEARNING AREA: ACCOUNTABILITY

• You will support & implement the strategy of Southern Africa management & its shareholders
• Preparation, Management & Achievement of annual Sales and GP budget
• Preparation, Implementation of Annual Sales Growth Plan 
• You will achieve win rate target
• You will create, build & maintain strong personal relationships with key personnel at customers % with internal partners
• You will generate a strong pipeline of new business targets

LEARNING AREA: ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support, implement & drive the strategy of FSA management & its shareholders
• You will ensure you are fully aware & versed on the strategy 
• You will align the annual Sales Growth Plan with the Business Plan 
• You will manage & measure the Sales Growth Plan & its effectiveness & adjust from time ttime 
• Preparation, Management & Achievement of annual  Sales & GP Budget, Win Rate, Price Increase
• Prepare & accountability for the sales & GP budget
• Prepare & accountability for the win rate target based on CPM numbers
• Implement fully annual & special price increases using negotiation skills 
• Preparation, Review & maintenance of Annual Sales Growth Plan
• Achieve win rate target
• As a minimum, win rate targets (value & %) of the company should cascade down tAAM level & be met
• Create, build & maintain strong personal relationships with key personnel at customers & with internal partners
• Superior external & internal relationships generate superior sales. This is a skill that requires much time & personal dedication
• Generate a strong pipeline of new business opportunities
• Constant scanning for new opportunities & projects

REQUIREMENTS

• Max. 3 years selling experience in cold calling or similar environment
• Food Industry is preferred but not required
• Computer literate: MS Office, MS Word, MS Excel, MS Outlook, MS PowerPoint  Internet