Foster Clark Products Ltd 

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of R&amp;D, the Process Development Manager is accountable for defining and delivering the process development strategy and portfolio across product manufacturing processes, raw and packaging material handling, manufacturing steps and performance parameters, equipment requirements, operational efficiency, trials and scale-up from laboratory to full production. The role owns pilot plant governance and priorities, provides technical direction to cross-functional teams, ensures robust transfer of processes into manufacturing, and leads the assessment and business justification of new process technologies and CAPEX investments. The Manager establishes standards, allocates resources, manages technical and operational risk, and is accountable for delivery against agreed safety, quality, cost, timing and performance objectives.

Key Accountabilities

Process Development
<ul>
<li>Own trials, product launches and technology or recipe scale-up from kitchen and laboratory through pilot plant and factory implementation.</li>
<li>Lead process and packaging efficiency, optimisation and manufacturing cost-reduction programmes across sites.</li>
<li>Define manufacturing process specifications and prepare production and process manuals.</li>
<li>Oversee the definition and implementation of process standards for both new and existing procedures, ensuring alignment with industry best practices.</li>
<li>Enhance scientific and technical capabilities within the department.</li>
<li>Set the research and technology-scouting pipeline, including assessment scope, success criteria, timelines, resources and long-term opportunities.</li>
<li>Govern pilot-plant capacity, priorities and operations, including hygiene, materials, cleaning, maintenance and OHS.</li>
<li>Own pilot-plant and equipment CapEx proposals, design, procurement, installation and commissioning.</li>
</ul>
Product Development
<ul>
<li>Lead processing, packaging and innovation-delivery decisions, escalating material technical, resource and investment risks.</li>
<li>Participate effectively in investigations and problem-solving initiatives.</li>
<li>Complete operational handovers with required reports, lessons learned and best practices.</li>
<li>Manage stability testing from study initiation through testing, reporting and support for product or packaging changes.</li>
</ul>
Research
<ul>
<li>Engage external partners—including academia, training centres and suppliers—to support open innovation.</li>
</ul>
Operational Excellence
<ul>
<li>Manage technical knowledge and methods, documenting results and sharing lessons across the organisation.</li>
</ul>
Leadership
<ul>
<li>Drive decisions by networking effectively with relevant stakeholders and decision-makers in the R&amp;D department, Marketing and Sales, and other business units (e.g. Procurement and Operations)</li>
<li>Ensure alignment with the Company Calendar, KPIs, company policies and procedures in the R&amp;D function's undertakings</li>
<li>Govern the project portfolio, stage gates, scope, priorities, resources and risk to deliver agreed quality, cost and timing.</li>
<li>Manage the work of a reporting team of skilled scientists and lab technicians to deliver set objectives against departmental KPIs</li>
<li>Oversee the ongoing development of the team &amp; succession planning.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education	
<ul>
<li>Master's, MQF Level 7.</li>
</ul>

Experience
<ul>
<li>7 years’ experience in R&amp;D / Food. 1 year managing people.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Food Processing Technology — Expert (E)</li>
<li>Food Science — Expert (E)</li>
<li>Data Analysis, Statistics &amp; Design of Experiments — Expert (E)</li>
<li>Project Management — Expert (E)</li>
<li>Manufacturing Processes — Expert (E)</li>
<li>Analytical Methods — Skilled (S)</li>
<li>GMP, Cleaning &amp; Sanitation — Skilled (S)</li>
<li>Trial Planning — Expert (E)</li>
<li>Report Writing — Expert (E)</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Judgement &amp; Decision Making</li>
<li>Action Orientated</li>
<li>Relationship Building</li>
<li>Presentation and Facilitation</li>
<li>Business Acumen</li>
<li>Modelling (Leading by Example)</li>
<li>Strategic Thinking &amp; Change Management</li>
<li>Programme and Project Management*</li>
</ul>

Travel
<ul>
<li>Able to travel up to 120 nights or more a year.</li>
</ul>

Job Purpose
Reporting to the Head of R&amp;D, the Process Development Manager is accountable for defining and delivering the process development strategy and portfolio across product manufacturing...

Process Development Manager

Reporting to the Plant Manager, The Manufacturing shift Manager will be responsible for the execution of production, maintenance, and process activities during his/her shift, and the coordination with all stakeholders to achieve established manufacturing objectives in a timely and cost-effective manner. He or she acts as a guiding figure within the manufacturing plant on a 3-shift rotation pattern, by leading a team of operative and technical staff to fulfil the production requirements while providing support, driving continuous improvement, and holding individuals and teams accountable. The Manufacturing Shift Manager possesses a good understanding of the technical, production, and human aspects that compose a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Key Accountabilities
Execution of the shift manufacturing activities in line with the production plan and company objectives&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Accountable for the execution of the daily production plan – including all the manufacturing resources and activities pertaining to the shift in line with defined objectives, KPIs, quality, and food safety standards.</li>
<li>Management and support of all productive and technical personnel to fulfil the production plan.</li>
<li>Active involvement in problem solving activities</li>
<li>Collect and analyse data to drive continuous improvement related to safety, efficiency, quality, waste reduction, flexibility, and speed of execution, using root causes analysis methodologies and action planning.</li>
<li>Prepare, analyse, and issue periodic production and performance reports.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Quality Control and Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards
<ul>
<li>Work within the Health &amp; Safety Framework and the Quality Management System, including HACCP protocols and food safety requirements,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Always ensure full observance of housekeeping, GMP, and 5S practices and shift conformance to health and safety,</li>
<li>Ensures pre-production start-up activities are carried out as per procedures while addressing deviations,</li>
<li>In cooperation with QC, lines are operating as per specification and production according to instructions,</li>
<li>Pro-active IPC follow-up, analysis, root cause analysis, and action,</li>
<li>Perform GEMBA walks, incorporate shop floor organization and plant cleanliness among plant personnel targeting 5S standards</li>
</ul>
Effective team leadership, People performance management, And Communication
<ul>
<li>Decisive leadership to achieve zero defects while achieving all set manufacturing targets,</li>
<li>Understanding performance issues and engaging in the required processes to trigger improvement,</li>
<li>Seek continuous engagement with productive and technical employees to mentor and develop their skills,</li>
<li>Effective communication with shift personnel of priorities, targets, and opportunities for improvements,</li>
<li>Monitor and evaluate team and individual performances against performance benchmarks,</li>
<li>Motivate, delegate, and empower personnel to take responsibility and display creativity and initiative,</li>
<li>Employee onboarding, training initiatives, performance appraisals, discipline, and people development.</li>
<li>Ensure for the communication and handover during change of shift,</li>
<li>Cross-fertilisation of best practices through the sharing of information, ideas, and insights&nbsp;</li>
<li>Live Company values and set an inspiring example,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Constructive conflict management, responding openly to feedback.</li>
</ul>
Freedom to Act
<ul>
<li>Variation in work sequence and routine.</li>
</ul>
Ideal Candidate Profile
Education 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor degree in Engineering (MQF Level 6) with 5 years experience in operations and people management within manufacturing, OR</li>
<li>Advanced Technical Diploma or equivalent (MQF Level 5) with 9 years experience in operations and people management within manufacturing.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>Front line people management experience in a GMP environment within the food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing sector.</li>
<li>Able to work on a three-shift basis.</li>
</ul>
Skills
Technical / Scientific&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Engineering or technical expertise&nbsp;</li>
<li>Adequate knowledge of business and management principles&nbsp;</li>
<li>Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise</li>
<li>An adaptive thinking process required to bring effective judgement, analytical thinking, evaluation and arrive at conclusions.</li>
<li>Root Cause Analysis</li>
</ul>
Manufacturing Science
<ul>
<li>Health &amp; safety awareness, first aid, basic fire awareness, and manual handling.</li>
<li>Experienced with Lean, IPC, GMP, 5S, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experienced with TPM concepts and well versed in problem solving using root cause analytics and deployment</li>
<li>Action planning for efficiency, productivity, cost, quality, and people development&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Managerial
<ul>
<li>Situational leadership and people motivational skills&nbsp;</li>
<li>Multicultural management skills</li>
<li>Strong emotional intelligence and conflict handling skills</li>
<li>Strong communication and interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Team building and coaching expertise</li>
<li>Strong multitasking capabilities</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Drive for results</li>
<li>Quality orientation</li>
<li>Rule orientation</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Influencing and Impact, including conflict management&nbsp;</li>
<li>Verbal and written communication</li>
<li>Developing people</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Plant Manager, The Manufacturing shift Manager will be responsible for the execution of production, maintenance, and process activities during his/her shift, and the coordination...

Shift Manager

Reporting to the Procurement Manager (Raw), Project Specialist is responsible to deliver assigned sourcing projects for new product developments and buying consumables for the factories.&nbsp;

Key Accountabilities 
Markets Assessment Projects
<ul>
<li>Perform Industry Analysis for specific new markets as per assignment of Procurement Manager&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
New Product Development Projects
<ul>
<li>Identify potential suppliers for new materials</li>
<li>Foster, capture and channel innovative ideas from suppliers to feed new offerings pipeline.</li>
<li>Work in close cooperation with R&amp;D to support new product development, cost modelling and cost roll-ups for new products including benchmarking and cost estimates</li>
<li>Lead production trials when needed as a part of new supplier qualification process</li>
<li>Liaise with suppliers on documents required for new item, new vendor qualification. Bridge gaps if needed with QA and R&amp;D departments to enable qualification.</li>
</ul>
Consumables buying
<ul>
<li>Review purchase requisition and ensure timely Purchase Order placement</li>
<li>Follow up and expedite Purchase Orders&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Latitude
<ul>
<li>Development of plans to achieve objectives.</li>
</ul>

Ideal candidate profile: 
Education 
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Sciences, Supply Chain or Finance&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Experience 
<ul>
<li>Desirable 1 year experience in procurement, supply chain or finance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Career path: 3 years&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Key technical skills 
<ul>
<li>Business requirements analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Procurement Category spend analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Negotiation skills</li>
<li>Competitive bidding&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supplier relationship management</li>
<li>Project Management</li>
<li>ERP system knowledge</li>
<li>Procurement processes and policies knowledge. Choice of procedure and sequence.</li>
<li>Quality, Planning processes and policies knowledge&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Key competencies 
<ul>
<li>Action oriented&nbsp;</li>
<li>Quality oriented&nbsp;</li>
<li>Relationship building&nbsp;</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Verbal and written communication&nbsp;</li>
<li>Monitoring and measuring&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Procurement Manager (Raw), Project Specialist is responsible to deliver assigned sourcing projects for new product developments and buying consumables for the factories.&nbsp;

Key...

Procurement Project Specialist

Assist and report to the Shipping &amp; Documentation Team Leader, and take ownership of the department&rsquo;s Export Operations Processes, whilst also being the first point of contact with Customs Authorities, Malta Freeport, and 3PL Partners for Cargo and Container Shipment Bookings, Coordination, management, movement, and Customs Clearance.

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Key Accountabilities

<ul>
	<li>Management of Container Shifting &amp; Yard Planning - Haulier Bill Vetting and Purchase Order creation.</li>
	<li>Planning &amp; Booking Container Vessel Space Availability &amp; Loading.</li>
	<li>Monitoring Container Voyage from Origin to Destination and on time clearance by Consignee.</li>
	<li>Management of Customs Bonded Warehouse and IPR Customs Reporting.</li>
	<li>Monitor / Record Documents on time dispatch and delivery whilst meeting customer requirements.</li>
	<li>Document Drafting, Vetting, Finalizing and Dispatch as per LC, Customer Requirements and&nbsp; FCP Standards.</li>
	<li>Interacting with 3PL partners, Embassies and Government Authorities.</li>
	<li>Invoice and Delivery Note Vetting, Reversal, and Posting as per FCP standards.</li>
</ul>

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Ideal Candidate Profile

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Education

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree, preferably in Supply Chain Management, Operations, International Trade or equivalent.</li>
</ul>

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Experience

&nbsp;

<ul>
	<li>2 years&rsquo; experience in shipping and freight forwarding</li>
	<li>Experience in LC processes would be considered an asset.</li>
	<li>Relevant operational experience at market/ business level, in the following areas:
	<ul>
		<li>Physical Logistics (DC-Operations).</li>
		<li>Trade Terms.</li>
		<li>Customer Service.</li>
	</ul>
	</li>
</ul>

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Technical Skills

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<ul>
	<li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft AX &amp; MS Excel.</li>
	<li>Organization and Time Management Skills.</li>
	<li>Customer Service Orientation.</li>
	<li>Attention to Detail.</li>
	<li>Verbal and written English skills</li>
	<li>Analytical skills.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Attention to detail.</li>
	<li>Rule orientation.</li>
	<li>Customer service orientation.</li>
	<li>Presentation and facilitation.</li>
	<li>Verbal and written communication.</li>
	<li>Monitoring and measuring.</li>
</ul>

Assist and report to the Shipping &amp; Documentation Team Leader, and take ownership of the department&rsquo;s Export Operations Processes, whilst also being the first point of contact with Customs...

Shipping Associate

The Commercial Financial Analyst (P2P) will be responsible for all the financial metrics, insights &amp; decision support for the Company’s high value Raw Material procurement processes and its associated usage to Production. The role is expected to provide financial insight and analysis regarding best practice procurement and optimising production usage of such material. This role will focus on the structuring of all data within the process scope as well as investigating, formulating &amp; implementing cost improvement initiatives.

Key Accountabilities
Materials requirement control and Variance Analysis
<ul>
<li>Own the standard costing process leading to Landed cost of Raw and Packing Materials</li>
<li>Keep up with market dynamics effecting components withing Raw and Pack landed cost including, Supply of Raw Material, Freight and handling cost, Insurance. Proactively bring info regarding market specific issues, keeping always a close eye on what is happening outside the company: supplier’s market news and evolution.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be on top of the Company’s procurement and logistical process to ensure process and cost optimisation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Coordinate / Drive the implementation and automation of existing &amp; new company procedures related to sourcing of raw materials and associated usage processes. Oversee the data structure as relevant</li>
<li>Purchase Price Variance Analysis</li>
<li>Monitor and analyse variances in procurement expenditure. Continuously evaluate purchase price variance &amp; control. Perform in depth analysis of landed cost variance to identify root causes. Collaborate with procurement and logistics to close gaps and to improve standards.</li>
</ul>
Material Usage Variance Analysis
<ul>
<li>Conduct quantitative analysis of forecast and budgeted against actual costings.</li>
<li>Analyse actual and planned behaviour by reviewing the amount of a variance on trend lines and produces in order to maintain cost control.</li>
<li>Monitor and take action to ensure business performance is in line with forecasts. Recommend and deliver actions to manage top-line and bottom-line performance. Partner with operations to develop solutions to minimise waste and implement accordingly.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Review and report on monthly performance and identify areas of risk to achievement of targets and forecasts and develop/follow up action plans.</li>
</ul>
Inventory Accounting – Raw and Pack&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Monitor and report on the Perpetual Inventory Counts. Monitor and report on stock holding levels. Report on slow moving stock and follow up on related planned actions agreed with operations&nbsp;</li>
<li>&nbsp;Execute accounting for slow movers’ provision, stock adjustment journals, stock count review, stock turnover reports&nbsp;</li>
<li>Be the lead driver in identifying efficiency areas, investigating options such as consignment stock, payment terms optimization, stock scrapping burden sharing with suppliers (ideally to be factored in the contract / POs).</li>
</ul>
Review and approval of Accounts Payable and Expenses
<ul>
<li>Support the CFO to develop and maintain adequate policies and procedures are in place related to procurement, accounts payable, payment authorisation limits, payment management and expense management</li>
<li>Act as Finance partner to Procurement and Manufacturing functions, providing support in financial analysis, forecasts, simulations, production plan execution, &amp; cost analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Compare purchase plans to actuals. Review all transactions and entries passed in final accounts in a year in order to extract insight and recommendations.</li>
<li>Ensure process efficiency for the payables accounting process through systems and automations. Identify areas for improvement as relevant.</li>
<li>Oversee the Procurement to Pay Associate in processing accounts payable, expense reimbursements, company credit card management and ensure compliance to policies and procedures and proper data management</li>
<li>Prepare and support objectives in the budgeting, dynamic forecasts, and long-term financial planning&nbsp;</li>
<li>Coordinate / Drive the implementation and automation of existing &amp; new company procedures related to Operations Finance&nbsp;</li>
<li>Support the Finance and Compliance Manager to comply with external reporting and compliance.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Work closely with the F&amp;C Manager and analyst to identify risks and finding solutions how to mitigate procurement related risk.</li>
</ul>
Support the Senior Financial Analyst during the budget and forecasting processes.&nbsp;

<ul>
<li>Ideal Candidate Profile </li>
</ul>
Education
<ul>
<li>MQF 6 level Degree in Accountancy / ACCA</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum of 4 years overall experience, of which 3 years in a Finance Analyst. With particular focus on FMCG.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Prior experience in Accounting / Finance function (e.g., Factory or Supply Chain Controller). Fast moving consumer goods (FMCG) industry experience.</li>
</ul>
Technical skills
<ul>
<li>Financial Management and Accounting</li>
<li>Profitability Analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Cost Planning and control - Raw and Pack&nbsp;</li>
<li>Recipe optimisation and costing</li>
<li>Manufacturing accounting and control</li>
<li>Logistics &amp; Transport Optimisation.</li>
<li>ERP systems</li>
<li>BI and reporting</li>
</ul>

Competencies 
<ul>
<li>Attention to Detail</li>
<li>Drive for Results&nbsp;</li>
<li>Action Oriented&nbsp;</li>
<li>Relationship Building</li>
<li>Inter department Service Orientation</li>
<li>Influencing and Impact, including Conflict Management</li>
<li>Verbal &amp; Written Communication</li>
<li>Planning &amp; Organising</li>
<li>Monitoring &amp; Measuring</li>
</ul>

The Commercial Financial Analyst (P2P) will be responsible for all the financial metrics, insights &amp; decision support for the Company’s high value Raw Material procurement processes and its...

Commercial Financial Analyst (P2P)

Reporting to the Head of Process &amp; Application, the Process &amp; Technology Manager (PTM) is responsible for the management of the pilot plant ensuring compliance with established safety standards, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMPs), Food Safety, and Food Quality policies.&nbsp;
The PTM coordinates projects that explore new technologies and has the responsibility to manage their budget, timelines, and the design of experiments.&nbsp;
Furthermore, the role is responsible for reviewing and evaluating existing business processes related to the Bill of Material and production while looking for areas of improvement, solution development, and contributing to the implementation of agreed upon solutions. The role is interacting and facilitating across departments.
Key Accountabilities:
Setting standards and optimize processes:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>The role incumbent reviews business processes for improvement and leads the Bill of Material (BOM) process within Food Technology and cross departmental (i.e., Operations, Costings, Engineering, Planning) by:</li>
<ul>
<li>Analysing and evaluating current BOM structure and related production &amp; business processes for areas of improvement.</li>
<li>Determining and outlining process improvements.</li>
<li>Coordinating business process improvement strategies with internal stakeholders&nbsp;</li>
<li>Overseeing all aspects related to the implementation stages of process improvement initiatives.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Analysing and monitoring implemented changes to business processes and adjusting as needed.</li>
</ul>
<li>The incumbent defines manufacturing process specifications and creates production/process manuals.</li>
</ul>
Pilot Plant Management:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Develop research project plans regarding the exploration of new process &amp; analytical technology including scope, design basis, success criteria, timelines, and resource requirements.</li>
<li>Manage the scale-up of new technology and support the scale-up of recipes using current process technology.</li>
<li>Manage design, procurement, delivery, installation, commissioning of new pilot plant equipment and, at a later stage, plant equipment.</li>
<li>Responsible for managing the pilot plant; adherence to hygiene rules, trial scheduling, material warehousing, cleaning, preventive maintenance and OHS requirements.</li>
</ul>
Analytical:
<ul>
<li>Explore and implement (incl. validation &amp; training of operators) relevant analytical methods to characterize the impact of process modifications on ingredients and finished products.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education/ Experience
<ul>
<li>Master’s degree in Food/Chemical Engineering, Food Technology/Science or equivalent</li>
<li>Minimum 5 years’ experience working in the corresponding technical field, preferably in the FMCG or Pharma industry.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Superior knowledge in Engineering &amp; Food Science</li>
<li>Project management skills</li>
<li>Deep knowledge of Bill/BOM Structures and associated business processes and related technology solutions</li>
<li>Good understanding of physical / chemical analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Superior knowledge in design of experiments and excellent data analytical skills</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Planning &amp; organising</li>
<li>Analytical thinking &amp; problem solving</li>
<li>Building Strategic Partnerships&nbsp;</li>
<li>Functional leadership of cross departmental/cross functional team.</li>
<li>High level of verbal &amp; written communication</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Drive for Results</li>
<li>Business &amp; financial acumen</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Head of Process &amp; Application, the Process &amp; Technology Manager (PTM) is responsible for the management of the pilot plant ensuring compliance with established safety...

Process & Technology Manager

Responsible for loading / unloading and transportation of finished goods and materials from one place to another using a heavy vehicle - trailer.

Key Accountabilities

<ul>
	<li>Deliver goods to and from warehouse, as also transfer goods from one factory site to another.</li>
	<li>Load and unload cargo.</li>
	<li>Make sure that goods and materials are properly secured</li>
	<li>Sign outgoing delivery note and obtain signature on same delivery note by the receiving warehouse.</li>
	<li>Maintain daily activity log sheet.</li>
	<li>Fill up on fuel and inspect vehicle before start of daily operations.</li>
	<li>Keep truck and associated equipment clean.</li>
	<li>Report any accident encountered, injury or damage of vehicles to warehouse administrator.</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

<ul>
	<li>School leaving certificate.</li>
	<li>Obtained and maintained a valid CPC licence.</li>
	<li>Obtained and maintained a valid Counterbalance certification</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>2 years&rsquo; experience, driving heavy vehicle</li>
</ul>

Technical skills

<ul>
	<li>Good knowledge of warehouse distribution Process</li>
</ul>

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Customer service orientation</li>
</ul>

Responsible for loading / unloading and transportation of finished goods and materials from one place to another using a heavy vehicle - trailer.

Key Accountabilities


	Deliver goods to and...

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