Job Description

Knowledge and Experience:

• Proven track record of working in a FMCG environment.
• Good understanding of maintenance systems
• Excellent analytical skills and problem solving abilities
• Strong leadership capabilities and ability to manage people with diverse backgrounds.
• Sound IR knowledge
• Proven Computer literacy in MS Office/ SAP
• Ability to perform under pressure.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compile, manage and control maintenance budget
• Assist with compiling short and long term equipment replacement plan.
• Approve cost estimates and capital proposals
• Manage abnormal and capex projects
• Ensure adherence to Procurement procedure
• Ensure compliance to the QMS (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, BRC, IFS, HACCP, Organic, ISO 17025, SANS 1841, ISO 45000, WALMART, WIETA, BRCI)
• Ensure crew complies and adheres to all relevant policies, procedures, work instruction and SOPs at all times
• Accept the role of Food defense team member
• Accept the role of Environmental team member
• Act as Core Team Member of the Food Safety Team of the Site.
• Walk and verify the HACCP Flow and Plans with the Team
• Represent your department and function on the team and arrange stand-in when not available or on leave / training.
• Inform Team Leader and Team Members of changes in your work environment that could be triggers.
• Take part and give input in all discussions around rules making and guidelines.
• Take part in risk evaluation sessions – triggers as per CQM 029.
• Be available to attend awareness and training sessions around HACCP & CCP updates.
• Ensure compliance to OHSACT and all Distell Risk, Health and Safety procedures and statutory requirements.
• Ensure that unsafe conditions are reported and rectified.
• Lead team according to Secondary Production Operating Principles to achieve line objectives – Quality; Speed and Cost.
• Ensure sound employee relations, corrective and grievance procedures are effectively managed in department.
• Performance management is applied effectively.
• Ensure optimal utilisation of resources in the department.
• Ensure training and coaching in department takes place
• Ensure culture of continuous improvement is developed and maintained at all levels
• Support and encourage the values of the company
• Managing projects and initiatives