Current Vacancies at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

As a Brand Manager you will report into a Marketing Manager or Marketing Director. You develop and  execute brand plans while trying to achieve sustainable, profitable growth for your brand / business unit holistically including non-consumer facing projects which could unlock profitability. You will achieve this by leveraging consumer and shopper insights to craft brand plans/business plans  that consumers love, and by executing compelling brand plans that are delivered through exceptional brand experiences in terms of innovation, communication and activation. On a daily basis this involves articulating and delivering the full marketing mix for your brand, and commercially viable plans for your business unit.  You will work with the Marketing centres of excellence, leveraging their expertise to optimise pricing, promotions, product innovation, packaging and marketing mix. In addition, you will work cross-functionally to demonstrate team leadership and buy-in for your brand/business plans.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Consumer obsession and insights-driven – a thirst for understanding how consumers operate within your category/business and use that to drive strategy and decision making
• Strategic savviness and commercial acumen – the ability to craft and shape a plan to grow your category/ business unit , drive its execution, and understand the trade offs involved in pulling various levers for profitable growth
• Demonstrate Strategic Thinking including analytical skills which translates data into actionable insights
• Route to market appreciation  – a robust understanding of both modern and general trade. In addition an appreciation of shopper insights.

Ways of working:

• Agility
• Adaptability
• Flexibility
• Resilience
• Speed of delivery
• holistic business management e.g. byproducts/VAT-free; in addition we work Agile based on workload i.e. working across King Food and Jungle

Working within complex environments

• Ability to manage complexity/juggle balls 
• Making complex matters simple

Leadership

• Leads self by consistently identifying development opportunities through coaching feedback
• Leads others through ongoing coaching and mentoring

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Translate consumer insights and analysis of key issues and opportunities into 
  clear & compelling brand/ business plans - detailing execution of Category Strategy, Pricing & Channel Strategy, Promotions Plan and Innovation Plan to deliver agreed growth agenda (volume, value, profit)
• Identify, define, develop, deliver & track insight-driven innovation and renovation that is accretive to the brand and category (volume, value, profit). This includes defining the product & packaging solution, for customer team the trade solution, and for consumers compelling communication. In addition, you will resolve commercial needs of the business by leveraging  commercial acumen that speaks to the total P&L.
• Partner with the Consumer Insights team to generate brand-relevant insights from all touch-points; including market & internal analytics, competitive intelligence, consumer behaviour, trend data and other appropriate sources
• Lead creative agency through the Communication Strategy process for your
  brand(s), culminating in the deliver of a Communication Strategy sign off and campaign judging and sign off of above-the-line and below-the-line campaigns vs the agreed brand blueprint  
• Ensure key day-to-day Brand Management tasks are executed fully and to a high level of quality including S&OP forecasting, media planning, customer promotion tracking, Marketing Investment spend and management, quality tracking, brand health and share tracking and range management

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative consumer goods propositions based on rich consumer insights
• 2+ years brand and marketing experience with a proven track record of working across functions to deliver marketing excellence and brand growth
• BBusSc/BCom  preferable
• Commercial acumen
• Project Management – demonstrated ability to manage project/s from conception to in-market execution and ROI assessment

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Total P&L (Volume, Value EBIT)
• Brand(s) growth
• Marketing ROI:
• Promotional ROI
• Innovation ROI
• Brand health
• Campaign deliverables (reach/engagement etc)
• Market share (%)
• Team development and feedback
• Effective Team leadership resulting in a cohesive team culture

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

• Execution of all Sales related plans and supporting activities of Albany, thus ensuring the attainment of Organizational Volume and Revenue Growth while ensuring optimum customer service levels at the lowest possible cost.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Ensure execution of the Albany Sales and marketing strategy to win at the point of purchase, and to ensure retention our Customers (7As).
• Develop new markets through opening new outlets and drive business development with existing customers.
• Consistent monitoring of the distribution network (Route viability).
• Drive and ensure the Driver balancing process is carried out on a weekly basis.
• Baskets Management- Baskets’ Movement, Basket Counts and control.
• Plan and implement competitive sales plans to bring about a substantial volume growth
• Ensure that Hawkers are executing their daily duties in trade in line with the Albany strategy (7A’s).
• Co-ordinate the sales plan with the production and customer functions so that an optimum supply of bread and Tinkies will continuously flow into the market at the lowest possible cost per case
• Provide direction to Reps in the implementation of promotion plans.
• Ensure that the customer data is reviewed and updated regularly.
• Monitor performance and report to SM with regards to:
• TEG / GT sales activity
• Key issues affecting the routes and geographic locations
• In trade insights
• New Business prospects
• Competitor activity, including new product development by Competitors.
• Act as the source of contact for the Sales Representatives and Sales Supervisors with regards to performance feedbacks, evaluations, and changes in the company policies and procedures.
• Drive a High-Performance culture through the IPA system
• Oversee truck despatch: Gate control, Baskets counts, opening and closing KMs, signed load sheets and violations
• Carry out Company objectives and policies as they pertain to the operations under your control
• Conduct and attend weekly meetings/ INVOCOMS / communication routines to make sure that all the concerns and issues are addressed.

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Volume growth- Net sales volume.
• Revenue growth
• Cost Management
• CSP –Customer Service Promise
• Asset management
• Sales Management –  Execution, Market share, New outlets, Customer retention
• Basket Management
• Reporting and Market Intelligence
• Team Leadership

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Experience

• Tertiary qualification in Sales/Marketing/Commercial
• Three years sales experience in a FMCG environment
• 2 years sales management experience in a FMCG environment
• Sales and Business Development experience
• Valid Driver’s Licence
• Micro strategy / Mozaic
• Proficient in MS Office (Outlook, PowerPoint, Excel and Word)
• Customer focused
• Prepared to work long hours when required
• Prepared to work weekends and public holidays
• Prepared to work in informal and formal trade sector

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

As a Brand Manager you will report into a Marketing Manager. You execute brand plans while trying to achieve sustainable, profitable growth for your brand. You will achieve this by leveraging consumer and shopper insights to craft brand/s that consumers love, and by executing compelling brand plans that are delivered through exceptional brand experiences in terms of innovation, communication and activation. On a daily basis this involves articulating and delivering the full marketing mix for your brand. You will work with the Marketing centres of excellence, leveraging their expertise to optimise pricing, promotions, product innovation, packaging and marketing mix.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Translate marketing insights and analysis of key issues and opportunities into clear & compelling Brand Plans - detailing execution of Category Strategy, Pricing & Channel Strategy, Promotions Plan and Innovation Plan to deliver agreed. 
  growth agenda (volume, value, profit)
• Identify, define, develop, deliver & track insight-driven innovation and renovation that is accretive to the brand and category (volume, value, profit). This includes defining the product & packaging solution, for customer team the trade solution, and for consumers compelling communication.
• Partner with the Consumer Insights team to generate brand-relevant insights from all touchpoints; including market & internal analytics, competitive intelligence, consumer behaviour, trend data and other appropriate sources.
• Lead creative agency through the Communication Strategy process for your
  brand(s), culminating in the deliver of a Communication Strategy sign off and campaign judging and sign off of above-the-line and below-the-line campaigns vs the agreed brand blueprint.
• Ensure key day-to-day Brand Management tasks are executed fully and to a high level of quality including S&OP forecasting, media planning, customer promotion tracking, Marketing Investment spend and management, quality tracking, brand health and share tracking and range management.

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Brand(s) growth
• Marketing ROI
• Brand health
• Market share (%)
• Net Sales volume and value growth
• Brand profit / Gross margin
• Weighted / numeric distribution
• Team development and feedback
• Environment created
• Promotion performance
• Innovation performance
• Strategic insight

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• Well-rounded consumer goods experience – spanning Marketing and preferably Customer roles
• Consumer obsession and insights-driven – a thirst for understanding how consumers operate within your category and use that to drive strategy and decision making
• Strategic savviness and financial acumen – with the ability to shape a plan to grow your category, drive its execution, and understand the trade offs involved in pulling various levers
• Route to market know how – a robust understanding of both modern and general trade

Experience

• 2+ years brand and marketing experience with a proven track record of working across functions to deliver marketing excellence and brand growth
• BBusSc/BCom  preferable
• Proven record of successful brand development and Idea to Market strategies
• Demonstrated ability to develop innovative consumer goods propositions based on rich consumer insights

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

This position will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing machinery and equipment. This will involve conducting regular maintenance, troubleshooting any issues that arise, and performing repairs as necessary. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Maintenance of machines, e.g. (conveyors, shakers, elevators, graders, mono & centrifugal pumps, pipelines, water reticulation equipment, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment etc.)
• Lubrication of machines and equipment
• Manufacturing and installation of equipment
• Daily condition monitoring of machines & equipment   
• Assisting operators during change-over
• Use the Maintenance Management System 

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Required Prior Learning

• Qualified and trade tested artisan (Fitter & Turner) 
• ± 3 years FMCG manufacturing experience
• Knowledge and experience of fruit canning machinery would be advantageous.
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of conveyors, shakers, elevators, graders, palletisers, mono & centrifugal pumps, pipelines, water reticulation equipment, pneumatic & hydraulic equipment
• Practical knowledge and experience of lathe work (turning), welding (arc, argon, gas, brazing & soldering) and cutting
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Practical knowledge and experience of a Maintenance Management System, e.g. Pragma or DMS would be advantageous

Required competencies, skills and knowledge

• Must be prepared to work overtime and shifts 
• Able to work in a team 
• Ability to work under pressure
• Problem solving abilities and fault finding
• Attentive to detail, innovative and quality orientated
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement programs i.e MECP would be advantageous.
• Able to function independently

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JOB DESCRIPTION

Your main responsibilities include overseeing the operations of a given manufacturing plant, scheduling employees and managing  work load and projects.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Management of and reporting of out of control situations, e.g. budget, safety, quality, manpower shortages, industrial relation etc.
• Planning of the manufacturing operation and, manage all manufacturing operation on site.
• Maximize productivity and quality
• Implementation of corrective actions where non conformities were found.
• The management of health and safety, production efficiency, quality, stock management and demand.
• Consistently review the needs of the site introducing new technology as well as setting out the capital investment requirements in line with Group best practice policy.
• Managing performance, training and development of staff
• Empower team through care and growth of people by providing people with the means the ability and accountability
• Ensure the Plan adherence Schedules target are achieved
• Investigate stock variances and implement countermeasures
• Clarify roles and tasks – Develop and empower team members.
• Full World Class Manufacturing (WCM) function: Manage and expand WCM strategy at plant level, maintaining a consistent approach and ensuring targets including cost reduction are met.
• Educating staff in the principles and opportunities arising form WCM. 
   

QUALIFICATIONS

Core knowledge :

• Budgeting ,Negotiating skills ,Good presentation skills

Academic :

• Grade 12 / Matric ,Degree in Engineering , Oracle knowledge and experience 
• Awareness of ISO international standards and systems

Experience :

• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in a 24 /7 running plants 
• 3 years management/ supervisory experience within a manufacturing, Proactive Management Activities (TPM, TQC, WCM)

Behavioural 

• -Analytical and problem solving ability, Ability to work under pressure, Good communication & service orientated skills, Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly & efficiently

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JOB DESCRIPTION

What is the primary purpose of your job?

• To manage the units' packing efficiencies, people productivity, and overall capacity of the packing facility to ensure optimum performance of packing equipment, service levels and working capital. Packing Manager to have key exposure to Maintenance Systems, OEE, Breakdowns and pro-active maintenance, Capex motivations, Budget Control, Procurement of packaging and consumables and MRP.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

Key outputs of your Job

Asset Management

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Achieve Overall Equipment Efficiencies of > 85%;
• Effective maintenance plan in place;
• Spares availability for machines and equipment to operate at design capacity and targeted efficiencies;
• Successful motivation and implementation of projects within budget.

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Co-ordinate machine availability and effective use of resources including Labour and ensure sufficient packaging materials are available;
• Proactive approach to Repairs and Maintenance programmes (PRAGMA);
• Budgeting, motivation and implementation of Capital Expenditure projects;
• Budget, motivate and implement Major Repairs and Maintenance projects;
• Assist in compilation of post installation review;
• Control departmental critical spares;
• Develop, budget and implement departmental 5 year facilities plan

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Identify potential departmental improvements and prioritise the same; 
• Decide on how best to implement;
• Evaluate equipment and service suppliers and decide on best provider to be utilised based on business requirements;
• Application of in depth knowledge of packing, sealing, labelling and palletising equipment and processes to compare Major Repairs & Maintenance versus CAPEX replacement;
• Determine and maintain critical spares list.

Inventory Management 

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Packing material is controlled within allowable variances;
• Packing material is planned according annual forecast;
• Minimal packing material write-offs;
• Finished product stock variance within agreed tolerance

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Supervise weekly stock counts and investigate variances and take corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence;
• Ensure quality compliance of in-coming packing material;
• Ensure minimum stock levels are maintained;
• Daily balancing of stock transfers with distribution;
• Daily balancing of finished product stock reconciliation;
• Ensuring variance between BOM and actual<=1%

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Decides on order quantity based on forecast, supplier availability and lead time 

Financial Supervision

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Stock holding as per minimum ordering levels;
• Expense control within or below approved budget

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Overtime reduction to improve on budget availability;
• Control seasonal contract labour to improve on budget availability;
• BOM review quarterly;
• Prepare and manage annual production budget from zero base;
• Implement and manage all expenditure on a daily basis;
• Identify reputable suppliers for the supply of spares and services;
• Application of stores control and procurement SoP’s as per company requirements;
• Operational decision making as necessary to alter programs when time or budget limitations are reached;
• Maximise on production efficiencies;
• Minimise product rejects;
• Identify, implement and report on Continuous Improvement projects and achieve savings

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Overtime and contract labour planning in order to achieve required output at the lowest cost

Quality Assurance

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Application of good Manufacturing Practices;
• Statistical weight control;
• Food Safety;
• Legislation;
• Decrease in Customer complaints;
• Application of good Manufacturing Practices;
• Statistical Quality Control;
• Compliance to Legislation;
• Decrease in Customer complaints;

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Storage control, Housekeeping and Cleaning Procedures, Personal Hygiene, Sanitation and Plant Maintenance;
• Compliance to quality specifications;
• Maintenance of ISO 22000 / HACCP programs;
• Compliance to Consumer Protection Act and Trade and Metrology Act;
• Preparation and completion of annual finished product bin, conveying systems and hopper cleaning and fumigation program

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Initiate effective corrective action in the most efficient manner

Staff leadership and Teamwork

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Minimal workplace disruption
• Positive teamwork 
• High morale
• Low staff turnover & absenteeism
• Team goals and core values communicated and owned by team members
• Operational Improvement Management departmental score > 3.5
• 20 Keys departmental score > 3.0

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Identifies people potential 
• Appointment of candidates with the prerequisite capabilities, qualifications, experience and potential.
• Implementation of Workplace Improvement (20 Keys) and Operational Improvement Management (InvoComs) initiatives.
• Staff are developed to effectively deal with latest technology, legislation, systems and work practices
• Maintains channels of communication between (discipline) function and other function
• Maintains close liaison with other disciplines at operations to ensure integrated decision making
• Encourages the sharing of knowledge and ideas amongst own and other teams

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Identify the abilities of team members and decide which are best used to the benefit of the company.
• Decide on the relevant coaching and training interventions which will enhance the leadership abilities of the team leaders.
• Train and lead the team as well as provide discipline and performance feedback.
• Schedule workload to meet priorities and targets.

Health and Safety / RISK / Environmental

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Compliance to Safety, Health, Environment and Risk standards
• Accident/incidents are minimized
• High safety ratings achieved;
• Implement and adhere to the Occupational Health & Safety Act
• Target zero Disabling Injuries;
• Sustainability: Efficient use of Utilities & Minimise waste

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Implement corrective actions on audit outcomes
• Attend and participate in Safety meetings;
• All new equipment, machinery and installations to be inspected and signed off 
• Ensure legal compliance by signing off all registers 
• Ensure all corrective actions are implemented.

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Rank improvements according to priority. Initiate corrective action in the most efficient manner.

Corporate Governance

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures;
• Adds to the value of the company and is also beneficial for all stakeholders in the long term.

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Tenders, comparative quotations, Requests for Resolution, Third Party Service Provider contracts;
• Work within a set of systems, principles and processes by which the company is governed.
• Adherence to all company Policies and Procedures

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Ensures that costs are within budget availability.

Functional / Operational

What are the success measures of your job? 

• Daily production requirements are met
• Machines availability to achieve targets
• Labour co-ordination in line with Customer / Operational requirements

What are your main tasks that you do to achieve your outputs?

• Ensuring that machines are operated at the design capacity and report any deviations;
• Executing of daily planning;
• Resource allocation;
• Tracking of daily machine running hours;
• Generate various reports based on daily activities;
• Compliance to Trade and Metrology Act.

What are the most complex decisions that you take?

• Decides on machine Change-over versus customer requirements;
• Delegating tasks to employees and ensuring the plan is executed correctly and on time

QUALIFICATIONS

Qualifications & Requirements

• A minimum of 5 years supervisory experience on packing or bottling line.
• Matric with exemption 
• N4 mechanical and Electrical 
• Diploma in Production management
• Milling Qualifications 

Requirements, Competence and Skills required by the position

• Assertive and diplomatic
• Creative and solution orientated 
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering on time
• An assertive, goal oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and organizing skills
• Detail orientated
• Sound analytical and decision-making skills
• Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English
• Be stress tolerant
• Proficient in using office software systems and related programs

Working Conditions

• Stressful
• Complex 
• Non routine
• Long and irregular hours
• Legal responsibilities
• After hours availability

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JOB DESCRIPTION

• To maintain mechanical equipment in good order by adhering to maintenance procedures to enable Production Department to meet production targets.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Machinery available and utilised to full capacity.
• Planned maintenance executed and improved operational efficiency at all machines assigned to the position.
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance / repairs on equipment
• Preventative maintenance.
• To minimise plant downtime through efficient & effective maintenance.
• Rewiring of electrical machinery with a view to effective improvements.
• Overhaul spare / old machinery to be available when breakdowns occur.
• Maintain NH3 Refrigeration plant.
• Maintain site services, boiler steam lines.
• To minimise plant downtime through efficient & effective maintenance in line with good engineering practice & the Company’s Standard Operating Procedures  To efficiently manage stocks of spares & equipment needed to maintainPlant
• To maximise Plant efficiency through continuous improvement
• To adhere to Company health and safety procedures 

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications

• Matric or equivalent
• N3 Electrical Engineering and/or Mechanical Engineering
• Electro-mechanics Trade Test.

Attributes & Competencies

• Technical skills – mechanical and engineering
• Teamwork – working effectively with others
• Analytical – apply fault finding techniques to diagnose and repair equipment
• Communication – communicate effectively with others
• High energy levels, disciplines and operationally effective

 
Experience

• 3 years + Millwright experience in fast moving packaging machines
• 3 years experience in a FMCG
• 3 years working in a Electro-Mechanics environment
• Industrial Ammonia refrigeration plant operation (advantage) and  maintenance of coal fired boilers.
• Acceptable level of skill regarding Argon welding.
• Good knowledge of frequency inverters and Drum motors.

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Summary:

• You will be responsible for maintaining Engineering Equipment to world class standards while providing support to the Maintenance Coordinator. You will support the team in embedding maintenance processes within the organization with the key deliverables of maintaining the Integrity of the Plant. You will maintain, repair, and optimize plant and associated devices to ensure plant availability and product quality at minimum cost.

Responsibilities

• Operational Support – Provide specialist support to the shift-based teams during operations. Where requested assist as a functional expert in problem solving.
• Running Repairs – Partake in carrying out repairs on plant equipment
• Problem Solving – Where problems have occurred during routine activities, apply the correct problem-solving approach to resolve problems.
• Planned Maintenance – Take part in maintenance planning meetings, contributing suggestions, and clarifying work required.
• Housekeeping & Safety – Operate in a safe manner at all times, identify and highlight unsafe work practices so that these may be corrected.
• Always ensure Plant availability of >95%
• Ensure all compliance standards are met

QUALIFICATIONS

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Qualified Fitter / relevant Trade Test qualification
• NTC3, with matric maths and science
• Knowledge of Maintenance Systems and Engineering standards
• Knowledge of High-Speed Packaging Machinery
• Computer literacy (Excel - intermediate, Word and Powerpoint)
• 5 years relevant experience
• Industry – FMCG minimum of 3 year experience 
• Experience in the operation and maintenance of other equipment eg fillers, conveyors, elevators, centrifugal & other pumps, pipelines, water reticulation equipment, etc.
• Practical knowledge and experience of lathe work (turning) welding (arc, argon, gas, brazing & soldering) and cutting
• Practical knowledge and experience of a maintenance management system eg Pragma or DMS would be advantageous.