Current Vacancies at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Analysis of breakdowns, with recommendations to reduce downtime
• General administrative activities associated with a leadership position
• Management of Departmental costs in line with the budget
• Provide technical advice to the team as required – breakdowns, and continuous improvements.
• Support the implementation of the Quality Management System
• Compliant with the legislation of OHS Act – fulfill GMR 2 (7) appointment
• Adherence to Food safety requirements and AIB principles to be upheld
• Drive safety culture in the department & site – Housekeeping, PTW, LOTO, SOPs.
• Management and development of staff and Foreman
• Review and improvement of existing maintenance practices
• Implementation of condition monitoring activities
• Reporting

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• 5 years experience with Maintenance Engineering background
• 5 years experience at a senior supervisory or management level
• Operation and maintenance of packing machines preferably Cartoners, Case Packers, FFS (Form, Fill and Seal), Seaming, Shrink Wrap and Flow-wrap machines
• Implementation of World Class Manufacturing

Qualifications:

• Completed tertiary qualification (BTech; BEng) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Eligibility to write GCC (Completed GCC will be an advantage)

Additional Requirements:

• Competency in Computerized Maintenance Management System (Shopware, Pragma, SAP, etc.).
• MS Office package knowledge especially Projects is essential.
• Strong analytical thinking
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Plant Maintenance

Competencies:

• Thinking Rationally
• Influencing Others
• Building Relationships
• Making Decisions
• Developing Strategies
• Setting Directions
• Minimising Risk
• Embracing Change

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out repairs and maintenance on a variety of equipment and high-speed packaging machines
• Working in an environment where food is processed and ensuring food safety standards are maintained
• Ensure machine availability to meet production targets
• Ensure machinery is maintained as per machine manufacturer specifications
• Ensure machine safety with respect to safety switches and guarding is at all times functional and in good condition
• Ensure adherence to the company lockout and tag out procedure
• Execution of minor projects and machine modifications
• Working Shifts
• Completion of 5-Why Root Cause Failure Analysis on all breakdown Job Cards

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• Have at least 5 years post-apprenticeship experience in a similar role within the FMCG environment
• Working with high-speed packaging machines, printers, date coders, VSD’s, conveyors etc

Qualifications:

• Must be a qualified electrician with a recognized trade test (red seal) Must have a minimum theoretical qualification of N4

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to interpret and understand complex electrical drawings
• Above-average fault-finding techniques
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Knowledge of HACCP, QMS and GMP is a prerequisite

Competencies:

• Interpersonal skills
• High degree of problem-solving ability
• Planning skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication skills

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KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

HR Administration and Reporting:     

• Responsible for all administration related to employee life cycle including new engagements, benefits, employee changes, leave analysis, terminations
• Attend to general requests/queries from internal and external customers
• Update organograms every month
• Conduct exit interviews on resignations and report back to the business with insights
• Ensure a high level and high standard of customer service and guidance in line with HR Policies and Procedures
• Develop and update job profiles for all employees and capture them into the Job Profile portal
• Co-ordinate HR Project deliverables, including reward and recognition initiatives
• Ensure HR Audit requirements are adhered to
• Develop ad-hoc reports as required by the HR team or the business unit
• Checks and signs off monthly payroll variance reports, follows up and resolves discrepancies
• Liaise with employees on Death and Disability claims
• Manage long service allowances, generate reports, capture workflows, arrange the certificates and framing
• Provide employees with documents such as confirmation of employment letters, copies of payslips, service letters, visa letters, UIF, and Medical Aid documentation

HRIS System Administration:

• Conduct integrity check of master data to ensure all data is complete and accurate
• Conduct a quarterly review of HR system access in relation to the roles and responsibilities of individual users
• Follows the workflow process designed, loads data to ensure the next step in the cycle can be completed, follows up and obtains outstanding information where identified
• Address all general HRIS system information queries received from Management and employees
• Provide assistance and support to Line Managers using SAP

Performance Management:

• Provide employees with relevant documentation with regards to performance management and reviews
• Ensure all IPA’s are received in time for the Annual Increase exercise, capture performance ratings on SAP, follow up on outstanding IPA’s
• Provide guidelines on managing employee performance, address all general performance management or appraisal queries received from employees and management
• Monitor progress and promote the development of employees through an appropriate performance management system

Learning and Development:

• Facilitation the identification of learning needs and areas of development and arrange necessary training
• Ensure that employees have IDP’s
• Compile the WSP and ATR
• Compile an annual training calendar
• Arrange training events and ensure that all documentation is completed
• Ensure that training is captured on SAP
• Ensure proper record keeping of training events
• Track and submit all business unit training initiatives to the Learning and Development team

Employee Relations:

• Set up internal disciplinary hearings, appeals, and grievance meetings, take minutes if required
• Prepare all documentation/information for Disciplinary Hearings and CCMA cases
• Ensure that disciplinary and grievances are dealt with in accordance with company policies
• Assist with CCMA cases by collecting and analysing information for the HRM
• Arrange Management and Shop Stewards monthly meetings and ensure that actions are attended to
• Administrate union membership and communicate statistical information
• Participate and assist with collective employment relations processes
• Ensure that manning standards are updated on a monthly basis
• Report on employee relations information
• Advise line managers on the appropriate employee relations process to follow based on circumstances
• Ensure that the correct incapacity and disability processes are followed correctly.

Remuneration and Rewards:

• Ensure that the weekly payroll process are completed according to procedures
• Perform audit checks on payroll
• Compile reports and analyse information available on the systems

Communication

• Arrange quarterly employee communication sessions
• Arrange monthly union feedback sessions
• Draft internal communication to the employees
• Arrange monthly middle management communication sessions
• Ensure that information is communicated to employees on notice boards and electronic platforms

Recruitment, Selection and On-Boarding:

• Assist management in the drafting of job profiles, vacancy, and package parameters
• Ensure that the recruitment process is followed from start to end to recruit effectively and reduce turnover
• Discuss the long and shortlists with line managers and the recruitment lead. Conduct interviews with management and recruitment
• Propose options to the HRM regarding recommended starting salary based on internal and market comparison
• Request the Letter of Appointment, providing all necessary information to the recruiter, and check and sign off the letter before extending the LOA to the manager to sign
• Manage the Onboarding of successful candidates and take-on documentation
• Manage the induction process and ensure new employee induction/orientation takes place

Employee Assistance Programme:

• Co-ordinate the administration around the employee wellness plan, including communication of the Lyra offering
• Provides input and suggestions when setting up employee wellness initiatives, oversees and manages the initiatives

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum 8 years HR generalist experience within a manufacturing environment is essential
• Experience within HR Administration, Payroll, Employee Relations, Performance Management and Disciplinary procedures
• Experience within an FMCG industry

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed Degree in Human Resources Management or Labour Relations
• Completed Honours Degree in Human Resources Manager will be advantageous
• Completed Effective Leadership course with a recognised Institution will be an added advantage

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of Industrial Relations practices
• Knowledge of Interviewing skills
• Knowledge of different HR disciplines (HR Value Chain)
• Knowledge of HR Systems (SAP & BesTime)
• Computer Literacy MS Office, Excel and Outlook
• Knowledge of Labour Legislation

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out maintenance, repair and fault-finding tasks to ensure machine availability for production to reach targets
• Maintain pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment on machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical planned maintenance Installation and repair of all machinery.
• Set timing, cams and limits on equipment as per manufacturers’ specifications.
• Investigate root causes of plant failures.
• Support with project implementation.
• Communicate downtime data to the Engineering Foreman and ensure downtime targets are met.
• Work with VFFS packaging machinery, food processing equipment, conveyors, Multi-head weighers, Bosch Flow and roll wrap machines, CAMA Case packing, Cermex, Cam, Klik-klock, robotic palletizers and general factory equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years experience as a Millwright in high-speed packaging machines and plant equipment maintenance and repairs required within an FMCG environment.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility
• Completed Mechanical / Electrical Engineering qualification or minimum N4 qualification

Additional Requirements:

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic systems
• PLC programming and VSD set-up knowledge is advantageous Knowledge of QMS, HACCP and GMP’s is an advantage

Competencies:

• Working Together
• Thinking Analytically
• Maintaining Productivity
• Minimising Risk
• Staying Composed
• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Attention to detail

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Job Descrption

An exciting opportunity exists for a Quality Control Technician at NATIONAL BRANDS Rosslyn Snacks.  The successful incumbent will report to the Quality Control Supervisor. A completed Food Technology or Food Sciences degree coupled with proven experience within a food manufacturing environment required.

Key Performance Areas:

• Audit by inspection the quality of finished products
• Audit by inspection the quality of processed and/or wrapped product
• Hygiene and Housekeeping Maintenance
• Control of measuring and monitoring equipment – X-rays
• Ensure proper stock rotation and handling of work in progress (WIP)
• Assist with testing of raw and packaging materials when required
• Verify cleaning on all production lines
• Be part of the GMP and process audit team A
• Assist the QC Supervisor with Quality Management System duties i.e. non-conformance control; spec system; etc.

Experience Required

• At least 1 year QA/QC Technician experience gained within in an FMCG / Food or Beverages environment required
• Ability to work shifts essential
• Audit and compliance knowledge
• Understanding of GMP and HACCP

Qualifications:

• A completed National Diploma in Food Technology / Microbiology OR a completed BSc in Food Sciences / Microbiology essential

Competencies

• Planning and Organising
• Delivering Results and Meeting Customer Expectations
• Following instructions and Procedures
• Working with People
• Coping with Pressure and Setbacks

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Cost

• Monitor and respond to daily variances to drive delivery when demands are above planned volumes
• Understand and plan production carefully considering the impact of promotional offers
• Cost Control – Waste, Stock, Time and labour utilization
• Conduct & Facilitate Stock Take
• Labour management (Kg/Man)
• Productivity initiatives
• Conduct & Facilitate Stock Take

People

• Lead meetings
• Share information and performance results
• Lead Green Area meetings every Monday morning before start-up and each shift change
• Develop, train and motivate team members
• Ensure effective utilization of resources (labour, plant and equipment and Leave management)
• Effective Communication
• Lead Green Area meetings
• Ensure IR procedures are complied with
• Oversee development and training
• Ensure an effective, efficient and motivated production team
• Encourage innovation and continuous improvement

Health and Safety

• Implement and maintain SHEQ practices
• Incident & accident investigation
• Near-misses & dialogues reporting
• Safety observations, Planned Job Observations (PJO’s) and risk assessment
• Safety Register reporting(checks are done and issues closed out)
• Safety Meeting Attendance
• Compliance to legislative requirements

Quality

• Implement and maintain Food Safety, GMP and SHEQ practices as AIB & FSSC standards.
• Quality and Process Control (quality-at-source)
• Closeout NCRs (Corrective Action Requests and customer complaints)
• Compliance to legislative requirements;
• Sensory evaluation & attending KVI sessions (Head Office)
• Adhere to process parameters/control
• GMP management
• Production administration (start-up, monitoring, shutdown, and cleaning)
• OPL sharing and training
• Customer complaints investigation
• Root cause analysis

Speed/ Delivery

• Implement and maintain production control systems
• Achieve shift production plan (SKU availability to meet customer requirements)
• Monitor and maintain product details, new and existing products
• Plan to enable efficient deployment of stocks in partnership with the distribution team
• Production administration
• Generate Job-cards
• Adherence to the production plan
• Manage authorised and unauthorized down-time/OEE
• Process management
• Generate packaging & raw material pick-lists
• Shopware accuracy

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 5 years’ Production/Operations/Manufacturing Management experience in a unionized FMCG environment.
• Minimum 2 years experience in TPM / WCM / Lean manufacturing role within the FMCG
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in production supervisory role as well as a support function to production facilitating continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid communication skills (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are required.
• Ability to effectively develop and/or train employees across all levels within the area of responsibility.
• Must have knowledge of PC literacy including Microsoft applications. SAP/ experience preferred.

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Completed National Diploma OR B.Tech in Chemical Engineering, Food Technology, Biotechnology (Related/NQF5) or equivalent
• People Management Courses/programme would be advantageous
• A Production or Operations management certificate would be advantageous

Additional Requirements:

• Process calculations
• Use of Information Systems
• Functioning of Production Lines
• Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of HIRA / OHS
• Must be able to do shift work
• Must be able to work overtime

Competencies:

• Manage and share information
• Analyse and solve problems
• Manage people and teams
• Empower and develop others
• Show courage and confidence
• Remain composed and resilient
• Govern and follow rules
• Initiate and achieve results
• Self Driven

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Carry out maintenance, repair and fault-finding tasks to ensure utility equipment availability for production to reach targets
• Maintain mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical equipment on machinery.
• Perform electrical and mechanical planned maintenance Installation and repair of all machinery.
• Set timing, cams and limits on equipment as per manufacturers’ specifications.
• Investigate root causes of plant failures.
• Support with project implementation.
• Communicate downtime data to the Engineering Foreman and ensure downtime targets are met.
• Work with VFFS packaging machinery, food processing equipment, conveyors, Multi-head weighers, Bosch Flow and roll wrap machines, CAMA Case packing, Cermex, Cam, Klik-klock, robotic palletizers and general factory equipment.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 4 years experience as a Millwright in maintaining utility equipment (boilers, compressors, chillers, HVAC, effluent plants)

Qualifications:

• Matric / Grade 12
• Trade tested as a Millwright at an accredited training facility
• Completed Mechanical / Electrical Engineering qualification or minimum N4 qualification

Additional Requirements:

• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations
• Pneumatic and Electro-Pneumatic systems
• PLC programming and VSD set-up knowledge is advantageous Knowledge of QMS, HACCP and GMP’s is an advantage

Competencies:

• Working Together
• Thinking Analytically
• Maintaining Productivity
• Minimising Risk
• Staying Composed
• Articulating Information
• Embracing Change
• Attention to detail

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

Completes daily technical on-the-job training for the shop floor to assist with the building of capabilities within Machine operators.

• Identify training needs identified through either line discussions, observation of operator gaps, or machine performance levels.
• Identify suitable partners to assist in closing gaps.
• Close exact Training needs as and when identified and cascade knowledge to other Teams.
• Execute specific training interventions for targeted Machines/lines.
• Provide on-the-job practical training to Machine Operators.

Provide Machine-based technical support to the Operators by advising or guiding on troubleshooting practices.

• Assess Operator performance, and understanding to provide coaching and guidance.
• Ensure the smooth and adequate flow of important learnings or information within different teams.
• Review existing SOPs/ WI’s and escalate all changes to process owners.

Assists with tracking, and evaluating Operator skills gaps across shifts and individuals.

• Provide feedback to Technical Trainer/s, Production Team Leaders regarding progress, quality and resultant Improvement of Technical Training interventions.
• Discussed and agree with the execution of the Training Plan with the Team leaders and seniors of the Plants.

Influence and Identify areas of training focus to assist in standardization and cost down initiatives.

• Act as the liaison between Operators, Team Leaders and Engineering in identifying potential machine concerns or opportunities.
• Ensure adherence to practices and procedures.
• Partake in machine performance investigations (5Whys) and improvement initiatives (Root Causes Analysis)

1. Review Standard Operating Procedures on the Shop floor

• Facilitate the display of machine standards and procedures to be at the point of use and are strictly adhered to.
• Ensure operators adhere to Health and Safety policies and regulations.
• Identify and report unsafe Machine conditions and operator behaviors

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:

• Minimum of 5 years technical training experience in an FMCG environment
• Expected to work Nighshift, when required

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 / Matric
• Trade Test (Millwright or Mechanical Fitter) would be advantageous 

Competencies:

• Thinking analytically
• Continuously improving
• Planning and organising
• Articulating information
• Hands-On approach

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Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Logistics reports and presentations
• Manage daily regional operation reports
• Compiling/updating audit reports
• Maintenance of procedures and forms
• System health checks
• Initiating workflows
• Stock orders for hampers, recon sheets and salary deduction lists
• General administrative tasks
• Travel bookings for Coastal Region
• Incidents and accidents – recording on portal, following up and closing out
• Blick – access control (loading and terminating employees and contractors) and updating supervisors working times and leave days
• Capturing daily casual labour
• Liaising with other business units
• Filing
• Query resolution

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:   

• 2 years Admin and finance related experience

Qualifications:

• Grade 12 or equivalent

Additional Requirements:

• Proficiency in MS Office and intermediate MS Excel skills required
• Basic accounting knowledge will be advantageous
• Knowledge on departmental based costing
• SAP Knowledge
• Valid code 8 driver's license

Competencies

• Analyse and solve problems.
• Optimize business performance.
• Build and use key relationships.
• Team player
• Professional communication skills
• Governance and rule following
• Uphold standards and ethics.

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JOB SPECIFICATION:

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Responsibilities include the ability to identify research and resolve a broad range of problems associated with users as well as the broader IT Systems infrastructure.
• Provide operational support to business users including after-hours support by assisting in problem resolution
• Monitors the Systems and Infrastructure environments through the use of monitoring tools and pre-defined monitoring processes and reacts quickly to resolve complex problems
• Performs SAP transports in accordance with pre-defined processes
• Reviews user issues logged via email and ensures that these are appropriately logged and assigned to the correct resolver group
• Responds to user requests for information and assists in problem resolution outside of normal business hours
• Re-assigns calls that cannot be resolved immediately to the relevant resolving team or 3rd party as defined in the operational procedures
• Adheres to issues escalation procedures
• Ensures effective communication of the downtime schedule to key business and IT stakeholders
• Logs, documents and maintains history records of logged calls on the IT Knowledge Base
• Troubleshooting, diagnosis and resolution of problems related to the group’s infrastructure components such as server hardware, storage systems.
• Provide front-line support with a focus on incident resolution. They are to provide high quality technical and procedural assistance.
• Systems support across multiple platforms including (but not limited to): VMWare, MS Exchange, Windows Servers, Printing, CCTV, Faxing, SCCM and Backups.
• Responding to telephone calls, calls directly assigned via the incident management system, emails and in-person requests for technical support.
• Conduct first line telephone support on all incoming calls to the Service Desk

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE:                                                                

• At least between 2 to 3 years relevant experience in a Service Desk or IT Support environment
• Proven experience in monitoring, supporting and performing initial troubleshooting with a view to resolve incidents in:
  • Enterprise desktop operating systems (Win7,8,10) and Office Productivity Applications (MS Office suite)
  • Large scale Microsoft Windows Server environments
  • Microsoft systems e.g. MS Exchange, MS SharePoint Data centre computer systems, storage systems, virtualisation, software management systems (SCCM) and backup systems
• Good working knowledge and experience in the use of enterprise monitoring systems (Solarwinds, SCOM)
• Good understanding of networking principles – TCP, UDP, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric/Grade 12
• Minimum Diploma in Information Technology
• Valid MCSA Certification
• Valid CCNA Certification
• A+/N+
• Enterprise Server Hardware (e.g. HP, Dell)
• ITIL Service Management Foundation advantageous

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Prepared to work outside of normal working hours including overtime, weekends and/or public holidays
• The position requires rotational shift work
• Ability to work under pressure
• A keen ability to work collaboratively within a team and across multiple pillars in ITSS
• Excellent telephonic and face to face communication skills with end-customer as well as across teams
• Customer-centric with a positive demeanour exhibiting a tenacity and drive to close the loop and resolve the issue as quickly but thoroughly as possible
• Inquisitive by nature with a view to continually increase their knowledge across a range of IT-related topics
• Exhibit a persevering attitude

COMPETENCIES:

• Flexible and open to change
• Build and use key relationships
• Problem solving ability
• Planning and organizing
• Initiate and Achieve Results

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Job Specification:
Key Performance Areas:

• Coordination of HR related annual processes
• Recruitment & On-boarding
• Training & Development
• Talent & Development
• Employee Relations
• Employee Exits
• Employee Engagement
• Reward & Remuneration
• General Administration & Reporting
• Community Project Involvement

Experience:

• 3-5 years’ experience in human resources, including policy and legislation
• Experience in Aquaculture / Farming – advantageous
• Exposure to a unionized environment – essential

Qualifications:

• Diploma in Human Resources
• Degree in Human Resource – advantageous

Additional requirements:

• Understanding of South African Labour Law – Essential
• Knowledge of HR functions/ practices
• Microsoft Office Suite
• SAP

Competencies:

• Building Relationships
• Minimizing risk
• Planning & Organising
• Understanding Others
• Attention to Detail
• Taking Initiative
• Resolving Conflict
• Embracing Change