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AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.

 

 

 

 

Job Title: Operations Executive
Location: Gauteng
Salary: Market Related
Job Type: Permanent
Sectors: FMCG, Management
Reference: 81970

 

 

Vacancy Details

NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.

An exciting opportunity exists for an Operations Executive at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Coffee and Creamer factory. The successful candidate will be responsible for all site activities and oversee the day to day operations of the Coffee and Creamer factory. The factory consists of various complex processing and spray drying facilities and packaging operations. We are in need of a disciplined, highly energetic and resilient manager with the necessary experience and abilities to take on the challenging role of Operations Executive and one that can successfully integrate into the senior management team of NBL. They need to be a dynamic and confident leader and have the ability to lead a workforce of around 300 eople. The job requires a visible hands-on leader with a strong delivery focus and one that is very action orientated.

 

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Leading and directing the factory to reach strategic goals, operational goals and key performance targets with astute business awareness and sound commercial rational.
• Leading the site management team to collectively ensure a safe work environment, production efficiency, quality control, strict cost management and reliable product supply.
• Foster a culture of excellence, continuous improvement and teamwork on the entire site with the support of the HODs and central support functions, according to our manufacturing principles to improve and sustain all areas of the operation.
• Ensure Policy and strategy alignment, thought leadership and innovative thinking to ensure future success and sustainability of the factory.
• Ensure adherence to people practices which include People development, Communication, Industrial Relations, Performance management
• Manage the factory within defined corporate systems which include: Demand Planning Systems, Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety, Health and the Environment (SHE), Risk Management, Resource and Information Management, budgeting and cost management.
• Act as an ambassador for the NBL culture and values and to uphold standards and ethics
• Be the custodian of quality and food safety ethos and principles as a food manufacturer.
• Deliver innovation projects, capital projects and other improvement projects on site.
• Take ownership of the site and its ongoing condition, compliance and performance.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:  

• 10 + years’ experience in a complex Factory/Plant Management leadership role within an unionised environment is not negotiable
• Extensive experience in a manufacturing environment at a senior level is essential
• Experience in running multiple sites, including processing and utilities is essential
• Current or previous experience in a food manufacturing environment would be an advantage
• Experience working with relevant legislation and application in Risk Management
• Proven track record in setting and implementing strategies
• Leadership experience should include proven ability to lead multi-functional teams

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering (Chemical, Industrial, Mechanical)
• Business related post-graduate qualification would be ideal

Additional Requirements:

• Ability to demonstrate a detailed understanding of Production, Engineering and Inbound Logistics with a broad understanding of Finance, HR, R&D, and Marketing
• Ability to innovate and identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement is essential
• Strategic and analytical thinking ability with Strong delivery focus
• Strong Leadership skills, including the ability to lead a multi-functional teams
• Ability to work within a complex structure, influence others and communicate at all levels
• Commercially minded with strong financial skills and an ability to develop business cases
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence at senior levels of the organisation
• Ability to optimise business performance and develop a performance-driven culture
• Ability to remain composed and resilient while being flexible and open to change

 

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Application Deadline: March 05 2024