Vacant Job Positions at Tiger Brands

THE JOB AT A GLANCE

To realize production objectives of a section in the production department by conformance to product specifications/standards and effective staff management.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Motivate, train and informed staff who by means of teamwork contribute to manufacturing products according to specifications. 
• Preparation and Processing equipment operate according to machine and product specifications. 
• Ensuring manufactured products conforming to standards and specifications.
• Workplace improvement objectives through MECP are met; Meetings are held according to specifications
• Management of the team's time and attendance on a daily basis 
• Implementation of the MECP Pillar tools 
• Upliftment of the 5S standards in the Plant
• Leading FI Problem solving teams based on Loss tree opportunities in the Plant
• Ensuring Safety protocol and Safety standards are maintained in the plant
• Management of all Cost related inputs and outputs of the Plant, based on MUV.
• Ensuring that quality parameters across the plant are maintained daily
• Conducting of One on Ones with team members for improvement opportunities
• OWS standards to be maintained and improvement opportunities to be identified 
• Understanding and management of Assets in the plant using the PM pillar for execution.
• Driving execution on AM pillar and skills development of the team members through a structured system

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Management of staff according to company policies and principles
• Maintenance and management/operation of preparation and processing equipment
• Manufacturing products according to plan, scheduling and specifications.\Support/drive implementation of workplace improvement programmes, through MECP principles

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• Core knowledge: Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety Health and safety legal compliance, Project management, Risk management
• Academic: Grade 12, Mechanical Maintenance qualification, Supervisory qualification eg TMA
• Experience: 3 years' experience as a manufacturing Supervisor/Team leader, management of subordinates (human skills), experience in the mechanical maintenance of equipment.
• 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
• Fundamental understanding of food processing equipment
• Ability to think strategically 
• Good Innovative thinking skills

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

You will be responsible for the successfully development of good quality, sustainable, and cost effective products that are informed by a clear NPD brief. You will be expected to deliver on tasks on multiple project work streams within confined timelines, taking the lead role for supplier interface within the business/category, supporting and occasionally standing in for the NPD Manager to prioritise and drive projects to completion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Work with suppliers to develop and source new raw materials that are specifically suited to the product ensuring that the raw materials have the necessary Certifications (Halaal / Kosher etc.)
• Play a strong role in external customer interface
• Provide Category Marketing with all key information necessary for designing consumer product research 
• Develop formulations based on product concepts provided by Category Brand teams with claims and regulatory restrictions in mind and make a prototype of the product
• Calculate NI’s and GDA’s and ensure back panel of packaging is correct
• Determine plant requirements and aid with capex (capability) requirements
• Draw up development recipes and submit to Finance for approval, after which ensure all recipe data is loaded into our R&D system
• Conduct ambient and accelerated shelf-life tests
• Send samples for micro testing and for independent lab testing to ensure claims can be met
• Correct and timeous completion of documentation and ensure it is filed correctly (Raw Material
• Circulation form, Trial request, trial report etc.)
• Conduct pre-trial meetings with the unit and thereafter conduct online trials to determine capability of the plant. Ensure that the prototype developed is able to run online.
• HACCP studies – communicate any sensitive raw materials / changes to the plant or processes
• Interface strongly with Supply Chain to prioritize and execute CI and process optimization projects
• Identify opportunities for the substitution of new raw materials in current products
• Work with outsourced manufacturers for 3rd party projects
• Employ sustainable design techniques in the development of new products (e.g. life cycle design, design for recycling, reduced waste, etc.)

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• Time to deliver technical project
• Successful execution of NPD Briefs
• Number of new concepts adopted
• Documentation management
• Savings from Sustainability projects
• Ability to plan and conduct competitor benchmarks 

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• Technical Knowledge – knowledge of the science behind developing a new product. Subject matter expertise required
• Team work– ability to work well within your team and with other disciplines internally and externally
• Analytical and problem-solving skills;. Systematic problem solving and ability to summarize, share and implement learnings
• Decision Making: - Ability to review experimental outcomes and decide on best option forward based on information received
• Time management and organisational skills – ability to prioritise, especially when handling multiple projects
• Communication:  Ability to conduct presentations to external parties such as customers and suppliers

Experience

• ND, BSc, BTech in Food Science, Food Technology Biochemistry or Chemistry
• 6 – 8 years’ Experience in Product development within an FMCG environment

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• 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 is 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

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE

Key attributes and competencies

• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly and efficiently.
• Ability to think strategically
• Leadership Managing change; influencing others; leading with integrity and respect; owning it; embracing diversity
   

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS
 

• Grade 12 / Matric & Degree in Engineering/ Production
• Oracle knowledge and experience
• Computer Literate – MS Office Suite
• Labour Management
• Awareness of ISO international standards and systems
• 5 years’ experience in manufacturing environment in a 24 /7 running plant
• Understanding of Safety and Human Resource management
• 3 years management/ supervisory experience within FMCG
• Proactive Management Activities (TPM, TQC, WCM) 

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THE JOB AT A GLANCE

As a Senior Brand Manager, you will report into a Marketing Manager.

You develop and execute brand plans while trying to achieve sustainable and profitable growth for your brand portfolio. 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 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
• Forge strong internal and external partnerships, with colleagues, suppliers and key stakeholders to drive brands growth
• Manage the development and coaching of junior report

QUALIFICATIONS

WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE

• 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

• 4+ 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:

You are responsible for applying technical expertise to drive continuous improvement in the manufacturing unit in order to maintain and improve operating efficiencies, reduce cost and improve sustainability. You will assist in the design of processes for new and existing products. You will write capexes and implement projects to align with engineering strategies, standards and frameworks. You will optimise operating systems to enable safe, efficient and effective operation of facilities and infrastructure throughout its lifecycle. You will support the team with data capturing, trending and analysis. You will support MECP through the Focused Improvement Pillar and be the pillar lead for PMC. You will be based  in a manufacturing unit reporting into a Plant/Manufacturing Manager with a dotted line to the Process Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Perform data analysis, root-cause analysis and identify and implement process improvements to support issue resolution and optimizing production processes to eliminate losses, improve quality, capacity, throughput and conversion cost.
• Conducting process capability studies to establish optimal product rationalization on production lines and provide input to the production planning team
• Review and optimise the yield and mass balances for the oat mills
• Understand the manufacturing technology in the category and work with technology, maintenance and production teams to resolve issues relating to product quality, process capability and efficiency challenges
• Evaluate manufacturing processes and utilities consumption by measuring, analysing and trending data.
• Work with the R&D, Technology and Quality teams to support the design of  new systems and processes for the introduction of new products and the improvement of existing processes. Assist in trial design, execution and reporting.
• Write capexes and implement projects
• Evaluate the impact of projects on current processes, and develop and implement appropriate changes relating to operating, safety and quality procedures. Manage the MOC process
• Facilitate Process risk assessments, i.e. HAZOP
• Develop Processing/Technical Standard Operating Procedures for the Operational team
• Support the relevant teams within the MECP pillars to enhance problem solving and provide technical solutions to critical issues.
• Pillar lead for the PMC pillar

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge – 3 years in a food processing environment 

Key foundational competencies

Academic – Analytical skill, Problem solving, Project management, Risk management, strong in Excel

Leadership – Owning it, taking the initiative, Managing change, Driving long-term results, Thinking Innovation, being proactive and professional

Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, team player, commitment to achieving results, continuous learning

Experience

Function –  B SC In Chemical Engineering 

Industry – FMCG experience in preferred