Vacant Opportunities at Puratos

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Maintenance of machinery and plant to ensure continued mechanical operation performance.
• Ensure preventative maintenance scheduled is actioned and adhered to. Report all challenges to the Maintenance Manager.
• Identify improvements to be made on all aspects of the production lines technically.
• To comply with the standby schedule, safety requirements as prescribed and any requirements of
• Ensure a root cause analysis is conducted for stops experienced on the production line.
• Ensure quality at source is maintained to drive a positive outcome in the production process.
• Perform other duties as per operational requirements.

JOB MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric (Grade 12) or recognized equivalent qualification.
• Must have passed a relevant trade Test as a Qualified Electrician.
•  Must Have Minimum 5 years’ experience within a Manufacturing / production related facility.
• Must Have Good understanding of PLC’s and general programming.
• VSD’s and Servo Motors
• Steel Experience advantageous
• Wiring and panels
• Driver's license: B, C
• Available for standby.
• Work weekends if required.
• Team player and have the passion to grow.
• Ability to motivate and help others to reach their full potential.
• Ability to troubleshoot, analyse and resolve problems with minimum support.
• Mechanical Understanding
• Continuous Improvement

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MISSION

• Responsible for formulation, recipes, processes, analytical test, measurement, and equipment for the R&D Lab. This position reports directly to R&D Manager Patisserie.

 KEY TASKS

Baking and Analytical Excellence

• Be familiar with formulation, recipes, processes, and equipment
• Explore new ingredients in various Patisserie Mixes application.
• Will be entrusted with the entire Patisserie Mixes process, preparation of ingredients, follow the method assigned.
• Contribute to the development of new recipes and methods to analyse baked product.

Reporting

• Report on the R&D development project all the characteristics associated with the Patisserie tests.

Laboratory requirement

• Be responsible for the R&D Patisserie Mixes part of the laboratory.
• Maintenance of the existing equipment.
• Installation of the new equipment.
• Follow-up and maintenance of the equipment (first point of contact for suppliers).
• Maintain a hygienic and safe environment for all the team.

Support to Operations

• Perform other duties as per operational requirements.

JOB REQUIREMENT

• Matric (Grade 12) and a National Diploma in Food Science or relevant qualification
• Minimum of two years as an R&D Lab Technician.
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Accuracy will be highly required.
• Written comprehension – the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Good communication skills - English is a prerequisite.
• Ability to read and write in English and any other language(s)
• Good personality, hardworking, team work, service orientated, creative, innovative, trustworthy, open to learn from feedback.

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KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Conduct Product Needs Evaluation Analysis for customer and potential customers
• Set up appointments with customers for business dialogue/engagement /customer visits
• Communicate with customers effectively during customer visits or interviews
• Carry out thorough Customer Needs Evaluation and Analysis based on customer requirements as assessed during customer visits or interviews
• Provide consultancy and support services for customer and potential customers
• Carry out and implement ingredient replacement projects/solutions
• Communicate with clientele regarding ingredient replacements
• Perform product demonstrations by showing the correct use of Chipkins Puratos products
• Attend to product enquiries
• Assist customers with “trouble shooting issues”
• Provide consultancy services to customers
• Provide market information to Sale Representatives and Senior Technical Sales Consultant
• Prepare and bake-off Chipkins Puratos ingredients for customers and promote features and benefits of Chipkins Puratos products over those of competitors to customers, solution offerings, technical advice
• Compile Trial reports for Senior Technical Sales Consultant
• Provide contact reports on each customer and/or branch visit
• Compile Product Design and Status report
• Conduct Competitive Intelligence Assessment of opposition and competitors’ products
• Build relationships with customers/clients.
• Perform other duties as per operational requirements.

JOB MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12 and any relevant Bakery qualification in Baking & Confectionery; preferably a National Diploma in Food Science and Food Technology
• Driver’s License
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in the Industrial bakery sector with in-depth knowledge of processes and procedures in Industrial bread plant bakeries; experience in functional bakery ingredients and bakery processing systems; experience in product development of bakery related products and systems; preferably SETA accredited certificate in baking.
• Computer literacy: MS Office suite (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel, Word).
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic, and general accounting principles and practices and concepts.
• Over and above normal working hours; flexible working hours are required depending on customer needs; extensive travelling is required.
• Written comprehension – the ability to read and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.
• Good communication skills - English is a prerequisite.
• Ability to read and write in English and any other language(s).
• Good personality, hardworking, teamwork, service orientated, creative, innovative, trustworthy, open to learn from feedback.