Current Job Vacancies at RCL Foods

Job Description    
At RCL FOODS grow what matters!!!

• We at RCL FOODS are in search for a SHERQ Officer to join our Sugar Division. The role will be based in Malelane an RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to ensure that corporate and/or departmental SHERQ policies, standards and procedures are implemented and adhered to.

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric with Maths & Science
• 5 years’ experience in Occupational Health and Safety administration.
• Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety – NQF Level 5 and relevant SHE qualifications.
• Computer literacy is essential.
• A valid driver’s license.
• Knowledge of SHE procedures, standards, and policies.
• Knowledge of Training and Development.
• Facilitation & Coaching skills.
• Knowledge of risk assessment methodology.
• Knowledge of SHE related legal requirements including OSH Act.
• Knowledge of fire protection equipment and fire prevention techniques.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Ensure proper administration of the incident reporting and investigation system, legal documents and registers.
• Conduct Generic SHERQ training and in-house coaching on SHERQ aspects.
• Assist with and carry out incident investigations as required.
• Assist the SHERQ Department with updating of SHERQ systems, lists and files.
• Advise Project Managers regarding requirements of Contractors on site, safety files, etc.
• Internal audit (inspections) and checking of all SHERQ systems (permits, housekeeping, paperwork, etc.) on a regular basis.
• Assist the GMR2.1 appointee in adherence to all legal requirements, ensuring all system requirements are kept up to date.
• Oversee the SHERQ Administrator, first aiders and safety reps appointees’ programmes and work.
• Attend all related on-site safety meetings.
• Liaise between the SHERQ department, Clinic and plant regarding related work.
• All other safety-related work.

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we grow what matters!!!
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 report into the Logistics Manager and 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.

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

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    
At RCL FOODS we grow what matters!!!
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 report into the Logistics Manager and 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.

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

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    
At RCL FOODS we grow what matters!!!

• Our Talent Team is looking for someone who is brilliant at the basics to fill the role of Supply Planner with great attention to detail skills to join our Vector Logistics Operating Unit.
• This position exists to prepare both the short term and longer term national supply plans (up to 24 month horizon capacity planning) in order to optimise customer service at minimal cost and to manage stock levels in the Vector network to meet the target stock holding by SKU. This will include working closely with the Principals’ / Customers supply planners and demand planning team to proactively ensure that there are no interruptions in supply.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant Bachelors Degree (Logistics or Supply Chain Degree Preferred).
• 4 – 5 years operational experience within any planning function.
• SAP knowledge and Professional certification (eg SAPIC’s CPIM) is an advantage.
• Experience using SAP BW, Power BI, MS Excel SAP R3 and MS Office Suite.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategic Planning

• Execute the degree of forward planning (3-6 months, 2 years etc.) as defined by management.

Supply Planning

• Develop the supply strategy and process for all SKU across the Vector network.
• Identify exceptions where supply does not satisfy demand or where supply exceeds demand.
• Develop alternate scenarios to address exceptions by closing the gap between supply and demand.
• Develop the warehouse space requirements plan for the next 12 months on a rolling weekly basis and manage the accuracy thereof.
• Work closely with the warehousing and transport planning teams to ensure that there is sufficient capacity to meet the national demand and supply requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure uninterrupted supply during the year.
• Short Term Supply Planning
• Review demand (demand forecasts and actual orders) and stock cover (days) requirements on a weekly (and daily when stock shortages are experienced) basis across all depots and stock holding positions.

Stock Management

• Calculate the stock targets by SKU by obtaining and using the relevant information to input in the inventory optimization model. (e.g. forecast accuracy, factory reliability, production cycle times, order lead time, customer service levels).
• Propose stock level targets for agreement by the Outbound Supply Chain Planning management team (for both operational planning and budgeting processes) for both national and regional levels (for all stock holding points).
• Review stock targets on a periodic basis (usually quarterly).
• Make appropriate recommendation on stock where days cover either exceed maximum or are below minimum covers.
• Proactively manage stock age, slow moving and obsolete stock across all stock holding points and make recommendations to clear stock.
• Compile the warehouse capacity plans.

Sales and Operations Planning

• Develop the overall supply plan that will be used as input into the company-wide S&OP process.
• Identify gaps and opportunities and make appropriate recommendations to close these with the

Supply Planning Manager

• Consolidate the supply planning packs required for the various S&OP meetings.

Innovation / Discontinuation Coordination

• Assist in the coordination for delivery of innovation into the supply chain.
• Work closely with the replenishment teams to ensure sufficient stock covers at the time of new innovation launches as well as assist in the bleed-out of stock.
• Report on a weekly basis on obsolete stock as well as plans to clear stock.
• Ensure stock of new items is received timeously for go-live.

Outbound Supply Chain Reporting

• Update the scorecards with the relevant KPI’s on a weekly/monthly basis and issue them.
• Issue the agreed national Outbound Supply Chain reports on a week/monthly basis as appropriate.
• Understand the variances against targets for key KPI’s and provide explanations and corrective actions required.
• Generate the agreed weekly supply planning packs and associated minutes.

Team Supervision

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities as completed by the Assistant Supply Planner.
• Ensure continuation of work if the Assistant Supply Planner is not available.
• Monitor Assistant Supply Planner performance and provide feedback in this regard to the Supply Planning Manager.
• Coach and support the Assistant Supply Planner to meet necessary objectives.

Team Coordination

• Take ownership and accountability for tasks and activities and demonstrate effective self-management in terms of planning, prioritising and self-development.
• Follow through to ensure that quality and productivity standards of work are consistently and accurately maintained.
• Inform relevant parties in the event of tasks or deadlines not met, the potential risks thereof and provide appropriate resolution.
• Support and drive the business core values.
• Manage colleagues and clients’ expectations and communicate appropriately.
• Demonstrate willingness to help others and “go the extra mile” to meet team targets and objectives.
• Champion training and development of self through utilising available training opportunities or contributing to the development of new training solutions relating to product costing in collaboration with national training specialists.
• Participate in regular performance appraisals and ensure that own targets and goals are clear and achievable.
• Maintain a basic appreciation and awareness of employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.

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Job Description    
At RCL FOODS we grow what matters!!!

• Our Talent Team is looking for someone who is brilliant at the basics to fill the role of Shift Controller - Dispatch Molatek with great attention to detail skills to join our Sugar Divison.
• This position exists to oversee the Warehouse/Dispatch operations and monitor and managing the activities & functions in the Warehouse

Minimum Requirements    

• Matric (Grade12).
• Warehouse / Logistics / Stock Control Diploma will be an advantage.
• Minimum of 1 years working experience in a factory / warehouse / dispatch environment
• Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
• Be prepared to work planned and unplanned overtime.
• Driver’s Licence Code 10 will be an added advantage.
• Sound understanding of warehouse & logistics functions.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Supervisory level.
• Computer Literacy.
• Good decision-making ability.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Good SAP knowledge.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.
• Be able to work in a highly pressurised environment.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Address deviations in the bag packing and truck loading functions
• Controlling & conducting daily cycle counts & monthly stock counts with ability to investigate deviations
• Supervising staff productivity, performance & conduct
• Contribute to and participate in continuous improvement projects focused on optimizing productivity, increasing efficiency & reducing plant stoppages
• Monitoring productivity and performance and, investigating, identifying, and implementing corrective actions/measures
• Institute disciplinary hearings.
• Attending to Non-Conformances and Customer Complaints.
• Responsible for the development of subordinates.
• Responsible for updating time and attendance on SAP
• Complete Dispatch shift reports and report all deviations.
• Ensure that Quality, Safety and SHE standards, including housekeeping are met.
• Conduct incident investigations.
• Responsible for the enforcement of all health and safety procedures on shift.
• Ensure Export processes & procedures are followed at all times, including the completion of Export documentation.
• Ensure Truck loading & Backpacking set targets are met in department

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Job Description    

• This specific position that we are recruiting for is in SIQALO Foods Pty Ltd, a Remgro Group Company and market leader in Spreads with the well-known brands Rama, Stork and Flora. SIQALO Foods works in partnership with RCL Foods.
• Our Talent Team are currently looking for a dynamic Planning Manager to join the SIQALO Foods Business. The role will be based at the Siqalo Plant in Boksburg and report to the Panning and Logistics Executive.

The Planning Manager will be entrusted to manage the overall processes and resources of:

• Inbound Raw and Packaging Material Store
• 3rd Party onsite store
• Production Planning
• Demand Planning
• Overseeing the 3rd party production and Planning
• Customer collaboration

Minimum Requirements    

• Degree, preference given to the fields of logistics, supply chain management and Finance.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in a planning role, Management of a team is advantageous.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a Supply chain operational role, preference given to specific Planning experience.
• Fully operational in “Plan” processes
• Working knowledge of S&OP
• Understanding of “Make” and “Source” processes.
• FMCG experience

Duties & Responsibilities    
Strategic Planning

• Define the degree of forward planning (3 - 6 months, 2 years etc.) and execute accordingly.

Functional Strategy into Action Operationalisation

• Work in conjunction with the Logistics manager to co-create the outbound national strategy, based on a 1-2 year's view of requirements.
• Ensure the agreed SIA is implemented through team targets and that these targets align cross functionally within area of responsibility.
• Collaborate with the internal supply chain to ensure optimal run strategy to meet demand while keeping Stock covers low.

Demand Forecasting and Management

• To assist in driving the Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process by reviewing of the customer demand and supply resources, in order to reconcile the GAP and achieve the S&OP “one number”.
• Record the assumptions behind the demand plan, risks and opportunities and provide these as input into the S&OP process.
• Prepare and issue the S&OP packs for the S&OP meetings and input into the board pack.
• Manage the demand forecasting process by customer and product group, where appropriate for 0 – 12 months, rolling.
• Drive the delivery of a rough cut business forecast for months 13 – 24 to enable a longer term business forecast that will be used to drive decisions within the inbound supply chain.

Short Term Supply Planning (Production Planning and MRP call-off)

• Drive the delivery of a detailed production plan to the factory taking into account factory constraints (line capacity, labour/ shift patterns), distribution constraints (warehousing and transport) as well as internal inbound constraints (transporting of inhouse materials from other facilities) and external supplier constraints (eg: ingredients and packaging materials).
• Manage detailed production planning and line scheduling. In daily and weekly buckets.
• Ensure that the materials requirements plan supports the detailed weekly production plan, and that the call-off of these materials is done timeously so as not to impact production.
• Ensure that products are prioritized in line with the “planning for profit” mindset and that the forward production plans issued to the plant will maintain stock covers for all SKU’s at the agreed days cover targets.
• Manage production that is made at a third party.

Stock Management (Finished Goods, Raw Materials, Packaging and Ingredients)

• Manage national stock covers, ensuring that the minimum and maximum days target covers are set in a manner that takes into account variability of both demand and supply (ie: using an appropriate inventory planning model).
• Manage stock builds to ensure that customer service levels, profitability and cost targets, as well as peak period capacity constraints are met.
• When/where appropriate, agree stocking holding of specific materials or facilities with the Warehouse and Logistics Manager (FG).
• Drive reductions on key cost drivers such as working capital, stock write-offs, transport and other stock variances. For raw and packaging materials, ensure sufficient focus on delivering improvements to ordering methods and stock holding policies, to drive down the costs of holding stock and improving business cash flow.
• Liaise with the Warehouse and Logistics Manager to ensure that action is taken to prevent unnecessary costs and maintain a clean stock system.

Material Requirements Planning (Packaging & Ingredients)

• Ensure that the national material requirements plan that is generated is appropriate and meets the forward packaging and ingredients requirements for a rolling 12 month forward plan in weekly buckets.
• Manage the company’s financial exposure to excessive stock holding and potential write-offs.
• Work closely with the procurement team to determine opportunities for reduced stock holding, minimum order quantities and reducing overall complexity in packaging/ingredients through standardisation.
• Ensure that the requirements plan for ingredients and packaging is completed for the annual budget process.
• Oversee the packaging and ingredients stores to ensure appropriate stock levels to meet production requirements.
• Oversee the Packaging and Ingredients Stores to physically protect stock, manage stock count variances and ensure availability of stock for production.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive continuous improvement in both forecast bias and customer service excellence by making recommendations for change using facts and trends learnt through appropriate analysis of data.

Promotions Effectiveness

• Work closely with the sales team to complete promotional effectiveness analysis and provide input into pricing decisions where appropriate.
• Challenge the promotions grid where assumptions seem vague and/or off-take is out of line with past trends.
• Work with the customer team to determine promotional activities volume and track the effectiveness of the promotions (costs vs. promotional volume increment).

Innovation

• Work with Marketing and Customer teams to develop the forecast for new products and to manage the discontinuation of products out of the business.
• Drive the discontinuation process to ensure effective stock sell through, minimise write offs, maintain master data integrity.

Portfolio Management

• Complete the data analysis to provide input into discussions on portfolio management.
• Make recommendations on where opportunities exist to remove SKU's from the portfolio using agreed guidelines.

Customer Service Excellence

• Work closely with the extended supply chain team to deliver customer service excellence (using data analysis on ordering patterns to make recommendations on lead times, order quantities, frequency of deliveries and input into the distribution incentives process).
• Provide input into the distribution requirements planning process by sharing knowledge on promotions with the national supply planning team.
• Deliver improved customer service reporting.

Master Data and Hierarchy Management

• Manage the maintenance and setting up of master data and hierarchies in accordance with both demand planning and sales requirements.
• Manage the master data integrity through violation reporting to avoid delays in demand planning tool ability to forecast at SKU and customer level.

Project Delivery

• Participate as an integral member of cross functional teams to deliver business projects.
• Initiate and drive improvement project within demand and supply planning to streamline the demand planning process.

Staff Management

• Monitor staff performance and provide regular feedback.
• Establish sound staff and labour organising and communication structures and systems.
• Lead the team towards meeting the strategy and targets through regular communication.

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Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is seeking an Artisan Electrician to join our Milling Site. The role will be based in Malelane and report to the Foreman: Electrical and mechanical. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to maintain the site's machines in order to obtain their optimum efficiencies and ensure that all planned maintenance work is done according to the schedules.

Minimum Requirements    

• Trade tested Millwright or Electrician with N3.
• N4 and above would be an added advantage.
• Proof of the successful completion of a formal Institutionalised training programme.
• Candidate must have experience with Packing machines.
• Candidate must have experience with working with PLC’s.
• Candidate must have experience with working on pneumatic systems.
• Work experience of 5 years and above in a Packaging environment will be an added advantage.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English.
• Computer Literacy.
• Must have own Transport.
• PLC Training (Programming). Preferred type is PLC Programming, Schneider Unity etc.
• Experience on PL-7 Pro can be an added advantage.
• HMI Programming.
• SCADA training.
• LAN Knowledge.
• Specific Packing Machinery experience.
• To be considered for appointment, candidate must be a South African citizen.

Duties & Responsibilities    

•     Maintaining all electrical equipment in the Malalane Packaging & Warehouse departments
•     Writing of programs for PLC’s and HMI’s
•     Maintaining, programming, commissioning, and fault find on VSD’s & soft Starters 220v -525V & PLC’s.
•     Fault finding using PLC and Scada systems.
•     Manage contingency for the obsolete PLC’s & HMI’s spares.
•     Maintenance of Electrical backup systems e.g., UPS
•     Maintain all Packing machines & ancillary equipment.
•     Maintain Silo Chiller and Dehumidifier control system and ensure correct functionality of respective plant’s instruments (i.e        Temperature probes).
•     Maintenance of all throughput and machine Scales 
•    Maintenance and Fault finding on AC motors.
•     Installation & programming of new/upgrade equipment.
•     Doing fault finding on electrical equipment.
•     Maintenance in Hazardous areas.
•     Ensure all routine inspections are carried out daily.
•     Standby duties as per Standby roster.
•     Some admin duties like Job cards & Inspections.
•    Linking of plant equipment to IT server system.
•     Conduct programme back-ups on Z:/drive.

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Job Description    

• At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our ambition, to Grow What Matters!
• RCL FOODS is looking for a confident, curious, and energetic Assistant Brand Manager to join our Marketing Team. The role will be based in Westville and report to the Brand Manager. 

The ABM will support the Brand Manager to drive growth of the brand within the category through execution of the annual brand plan activity and will ideally possess the following:

• Strong work ethic – proactive; deadline driven; displays structure in their way of working; is detail orientated & delivers high standards of work.
• Resilient - can work under pressure and manage senior levels of authority; is respectful and mature in their approach to work and team.
• Strong communication skills
• A passion to learn & is curious.
• Works well, both on their own and within a team.

Minimum Requirements    

• A Diploma in Marketing Management (3 years) or Marketing Related degree.
• Minimum of 2 years relevant Marketing experience in a similar role and environment.
• Ideally with some FMCG experience.
• Able to run multiple complex projects at a time.
• Consumer and customer focus – curiosity, ability to uncover relevant insights and translate these into Action.
• Bias for action and drive – willingness to get things done.
• Strong financial and numeracy skills. Working with basic data analysis and budget management.
• Rigour and order – ability to identify important issues and works through complex problems in an accurate and in-depth way.
• Microsoft Packages – Intermediate to Advanced.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Brand Custodianship and Communication Support:

• Provide support to the Brand Manager in his/her role.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the annual brand strategy.
• Play a key role in brand guardianship – ensuring all communications and materials adhere to brand guidelines.
• Execute and project manage agreed activities emanating from the marketing strategy and brand plans across a range of channels.
• Conduct brand audits and competitor reviews for annual brand planning process.
• Develop agency briefs and manage some interaction with agencies and partners, including RCL FOODS internal in-house Studio.
• Assist in the identification and development of brand building ideas.
• Support the management of digital content creation and social media content lens.
• Closely monitor and analyze sales volumes, marketshare trends and competitive activity.
• Campaign reporting and optimization and share and present learnings with broader marketing team when appropriate.

Brand Innovation Support:

• The marketing strategy and brand plans across a range of channels.
• Project management and leadership of small and medium innovation projects (quantified by the business as bronze, silver).
• Co projects lead big innovation projects (Gold and platinum).
• Work closely with project management team of specialists on BOSCARDS and Gate document process.

Stakeholder Management:

• Work closely with Customer & Customer Marketing team on execution of instore initiatives and promotions.
• Work closely with CMI team to leverage consumer insights to support execution of marketing plans.
• 3rd party agencies and in house studio.

Administration:

• Administer and manage budget, raising POs, invoices.
• Manage NPD gate documents and process.
• Maintain and safeguard records, reports and NPD files.
• Project management of key marketing activities for the brand that form part of the annual brand plans.
• Executional support of Marketing communications initiatives across digital, instore, promotions and above the line, packaging.
• Project management support and delivery of key innovation projects for the brand – renovation and NPD.
• Campaign analysis and reporting.
• Budget management, tracking and commentary on a regular basis.