Foster Clark Products Ltd 

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Reporting to the Head of R&amp;D, the Category Product Technologist designs, plans, validates and implements the development of new products, line extension, products renovations within a number of assigned product categories that are in compliance with established safety standards, good manufacturing practices (GMPs) and will follow and uphold all Food Safety and Food Quality policies as pertains to role. The Category Product Technologist also acts as a link to pilot plant &amp; factory support and follows the scale-up of products and supports operations with new product launches and assists in the trouble shooting. The Product Technologist sets specifications for raw materials and products.

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Key Accountabilities

Product Innovation and Development

<ul>
	<li>Support the establishment of the consumer and category benchmarking with particular focus on existing competitors, market solutions and sensory product profiling</li>
	<li>Support the development of the innovation pipeline within your assigned categories by participating in exploratory activities to surface new product ideas with moderate input from supervisor</li>
	<li>Analyze consumer/regional analysis and extrapolate into a targeted product brief</li>
	<li>Develop new products within the assigned categories, executing and analyzing an experimental approach for product design, effectively trouble shooting as necessary and offering plausible, executable solutions</li>
	<li>Develop information for product/ingredient specifications, in process control points and testing requirements</li>
	<li>Develop robust product specifications (from a nutritional and ingredient standpoint) to ensure sustainable and flexible formulas that will meet consumer, quality and process needs</li>
</ul>

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Project Management

<ul>
	<li>Management of several medium complexity projects with little supervision within the assigned categories</li>
	<li>Provide technical input through the planning and decision-making process and effectively communicating with senior R&amp;D management</li>
	<li>Plan and lead product development projects and collaborate effectively with a cross-functional, multidisciplinary team to achieve the project scope on time and within budget while meeting quality parameters</li>
	<li>Deliver a flawless handover to Operations, document findings and all relevant reports according to standard and capture lessons learned and best practices</li>
</ul>

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Technical Assistance

<ul>
	<li>Responsible for adhering to the company stability program by ensuring timely initiation of stability studies, execution and reporting as directed by the category responsible as part of recipe development &amp; improvement or packaging changes.</li>
	<li>Perform trials/experiments in kitchen/lab/pilot and factory scale to achieve all briefed objectives on time</li>
	<li>Support the category during product industrialization by acquiring basic process understanding and ensuring proper knowledge transfer from R&amp;D to operations</li>
</ul>

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Driving Improvements

<ul>
	<li>Responsible for approving Quality Control Samples</li>
	<li>Effectively ensuring constant upkeep of competition analysis with basic sensorial and consumer understanding to support product development.</li>
	<li>Support the various matching programs</li>
	<li>Participate effectively in investigations and problem-solving initiatives</li>
	<li>Perform product analysis and set up new methods when required</li>
</ul>

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Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

<ul>
	<li>Master&rsquo;s degree in food technology/ Food Engineering with more 5 years of experience in product development</li>
	<li>A PhD in a relevant area will be preferred</li>
	<li>5 years of experience in Food Product Development in the factory/ kitchen / lab environment.</li>
</ul>

Technical skills

<ul>
	<li>Knowledge of food technology</li>
	<li>Strong knowledge and competencies in flavour chemistry (e.g. flavour generation, flavour stability, sensory relevance), and link to raw materials and food processing</li>
	<li>Good level of ingredient knowledge &amp; their impact on the process and final product</li>
	<li>Good knowledge of&nbsp;processes and technologies involved&nbsp;in food manufacturing</li>
	<li>Ability to analyse and understand consumer/regional analysis</li>
	<li>Good Sensorial skills and ability to deduct conclusions</li>
	<li>Industry safety standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs)</li>
</ul>

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Creativity and Innovation</li>
	<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving*</li>
	<li>Attention to detail*</li>
	<li>Drive for results*</li>
	<li>Quality Orientation</li>
	<li>Teamwork</li>
	<li>Verbal and written communication</li>
	<li>Environmental scanning</li>
	<li>Program and Project Management</li>
	<li>Planning and organizing*</li>
	<li>Monitoring and measuring</li>
</ul>

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Reporting to the Head of R&amp;D, the Category Product Technologist designs, plans, validates and implements the development of new products, line extension, products renovations within a...

Senior Product Technologist (Category Product Technologist)

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, the Manufacturing Engineer develops in the subject matter expert for the asset group assigned. By developing maintenance and operational procedures, the Manufacturing Engineer ensures the optimal operation of productive assets in a safe and sustainable way .

Key Accountabilities
Asset Performance Management
<ul>
<li>Monitor line performance on a shift-to-shift basis and follow up on any deviations to ensure processes are maintained in control.</li>
<li>Take ownership of the development and deployment of maintenance plans with a data driven approach.</li>
<li>Be a champion of root cause analysis when diagnosing issues in order to develop and propose the most effective continuous improvement plan.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Project Management
<ul>
<li>Lead cross-departmental teams in projects related to the designated asset group.</li>
<li>Support product development through the creation of prototypes and specifications through testing and qualification of new products.</li>
<li>Prepare documentation for transfer of projects into production, including testing plan and training modules for operations.</li>
</ul>
Health &amp; Safety
<ul>
<li>Promote a culture of health and safety by following all health and safety procedures and protocols.</li>
<li>Ensuring all safety systems are in good working order and take a proactive approach at ensuring safety during operation and interventions on the designated asset group.</li>
<li>Ensure a safe working environment exists and promote a clean and well organised work space by following 5S principles at all times.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.</li>
</ul>

Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum 2 years’ hands-on experience, ideally in a food manufacturing environment.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Familiarity of food packaging and/or processing equipment</li>
<li>Familiarity with GMPs, Safe Food Handling, HACCP and HSE guidelines</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of AutoCAD</li>
<li>Hands on knowledge of project management techniques</li>
<li>Continuous improvement through the development of procedures and processes</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Leadership skills</li>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
<li>Action Oriented</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Verbal and written communication</li>
<li>Programme and project management</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, the Manufacturing Engineer develops in the subject matter expert for the asset group assigned. By developing maintenance and operational procedures, the...

Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, the Automation Engineer is responsible for providing support to operations through maintenance and continuous improvement of industrial automation and control systems throughout the company, including but not limited to processing equipment, packaging lines, building management systems and MES interfacing.

Key Accountabilities
Project Management
<ul>
<li>Participate in cross-departmental project teams in automation related projects, including project conceptualisation, feasibility study and budgetary project costing.</li>
<li>Identify and propose automation system upgrades and modifications.</li>
</ul>
Asset Performance Management
<ul>
<li>Be the first point of escalation for fault finding on control systems including PLCs, servo controllers and industrial automation and electronics.</li>
<li>Plan, execute and document changes to industrial automation and control systems within a continuous improvement framework.</li>
<li>Responsible for the administration, control, documentation, maintenance, and management of the recipe system in accordance with change control protocols</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in electronics, control engineering or mechatronics</li>
</ul>

Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum 5 years’ experience on industrial automation and controls in a manufacturing environment&nbsp;</li>
<li>3 years’ experience hands on maintenance on electrical and electronics equipment including troubleshooting and system upgrades</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Fluent in Siemens PLC programming</li>
<li>Fluent in HMI programming</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of industrial electronics and other automation technologies&nbsp;</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of motor inverters and servo controllers</li>
<li>Working knowledge of robotics&nbsp;</li>
<li>Working knowledge of packaging and processing machinery</li>
<li>Continuous improvement through the development of procedures and processes</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
<li>Action Oriented</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Monitoring and measurement</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Lead Manufacturing Engineer, the Automation Engineer is responsible for providing support to operations through maintenance and continuous improvement of industrial automation and...

Automation Engineer

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Engineering Services Manager is responsible for managing all technical services to ensure safe and reliable function of equipment and facilities to support supply chain operations.&nbsp;

Key Accountabilities
Asset Management
<ul>
<li>Leading the ES team to deliver reliable operations and maintenance of industrial and domestic services in factories, warehouses, and offices</li>
<li>Manages maintenance and utilities budgets for industrial services and facilities management</li>
<li>Engineering store management to support engineering and operations.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Management and upkeep of engineering facilities such as workshops and trade shops.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure all external government and legal requirements for buildings and facilities are met</li>
</ul>
Project Management
<ul>
<li>Responsible for the development and delivery of projects to continuously improve site utilities and services.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supporting projects in other areas of engineering and operations through deployment of resources</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
<ul>
<li>Bachelor’s degree in Engineering&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Experience
<ul>
<li>7 years of experience in industrial services, electrical engineering, or civil maintenance, preferably in a manufacturing environment</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Knowledge of engineering services (such as HVAC and air compressors) and other building systems (such as water supply and lifts)</li>
<li>Knowledge of electrical and automation engineering and control systems</li>
<li>Data driven continuous improvement of utilities</li>
<li>Legal requirements for buildings and facilities</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Leadership skills</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Action oriented</li>
<li>Project management</li>
<li>Monitoring and measurement</li>
<li>Service oriented</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Head of Engineering, the Engineering Services Manager is responsible for managing all technical services to ensure safe and reliable function of equipment and facilities to support...

Engineering Services Manager

The position entails a rigorous quality assurance process, where the incumbent will report directly to the Head of Quality. The primary focus is to maintain the highest standards of product integrity by conducting thorough inspections and analyses at various production stages. Additionally, the role requires proactive site management, ensuring ongoing operational excellence and adherence to compliance protocols through regular site evaluations, addressing non-conformities, and maintaining systematic process.

Key Accountabilities

Production process

<ul>
	<li>Conduct comprehensive testing of products to ensure adherence to quality standards and legal requirements, documenting all quality tests, procedures, and standards.</li>
	<li>Monitor product development and manufacturing processes to detect deviations from desired quality benchmarks.</li>
	<li>Propose modifications in manufacturing processes, methods, or materials to enhance product quality and increase production yield.</li>
</ul>

Raw Material and Finished Good

<ul>
	<li>Perform thorough reviews of records and data from incoming materials and production processes to verify compliance with specifications.</li>
	<li>Approve products that meet quality specifications and reject those that are defective.</li>
</ul>

Risk Evaluation

<ul>
	<li>&nbsp;Spearhead the development of material risk assessments and process improvement initiatives, aiming to elevate quality control standards for subsequent production cycles.</li>
	<li>Implement and maintain regular audits to ensure compliance with food safety regulations.</li>
</ul>

People Management

<ul>
	<li>Develop comprehensive training programs for personnel on quality procedures and food safety standards. Lead by example to instil a culture of safety and quality in all work operations.</li>
	<li>Provide continuous training and updates on the latest industry standards and best practices.</li>
	<li>Foster a collaborative environment where employees are encouraged to voice concerns and suggestions regarding food safety and quality.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

<ul>
	<li>MQF Level 6, bachelor&rsquo;s degree in food science/food technology, Engineering, or related field (Microbiology, Chemistry, Food Biotechnology).</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>Minimum of 6 years of quality assurance/quality control experience within food manufacturing operations, of which 2 + years in leadership role.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills

<ul>
	<li>Performance Management</li>
	<li>Regulatory</li>
	<li>Training &amp; Development</li>
	<li>Supervisory Skills</li>
	<li>Knowledge of and experience with ISO 9001, GFSI Quality Systems</li>
	<li>Business Process Re-engineering</li>
	<li>Root Cause Analysis (e.g., FMEA, SWOT, Ishikawa, Fish Bone)</li>
	<li>Technical / Food Processing automation/ Validations</li>
	<li>Statistical Data evaluation</li>
	<li>Auditing (internal, external)</li>
	<li>ERP system knowledge</li>
	<li>Physical / chemical Analysis &amp; IPC control</li>
</ul>

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Motivation /Modelling (Leading by Example)</li>
	<li>Developing People</li>
	<li>Monitoring &amp; Measuring</li>
	<li>Programme and Project Management*</li>
	<li>Influencing and Impact, including Conflict Management</li>
	<li>Assertiveness</li>
	<li>Strategic Thinking &amp; Change Management</li>
	<li>Relationship Building</li>
	<li>Customer Service Orientation</li>
	<li>Judgement &amp; Decision Making</li>
	<li>Presentation and Facilitation</li>
	<li>Analytical Thinking &amp; Problem Solving</li>
	<li>Attention to Detail</li>
	<li>Drive for Results</li>
	<li>Quality &amp; Rule Orientation</li>
	<li>Teamwork</li>
</ul>

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Quality Control Specialist

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Support Manager will have a leadership role within the manufacturing department. The role involves working in a fast-paced environment and is focused on leading the manufacturing team through structured Manufacturing Excellence programs that focus on talent development, continuous improvement, and data workflow optimisation. The MSM role is for forward thinking individuals that demonstrate management, motivation and leadership skills to support the business unit. The MSM possess a good understanding of the quality, technical, production and engineering issues and has a major inter-departmental impact.&nbsp;

Key Accountabilities: 
Leadership, People Management, and Organisational Development
<ul>
<li>Direct oversight of at least 1 or 2 manufacturing sites</li>
<li>Responsible for the talent development of Site Management through mentoring and coaching.</li>
<li>Implementation of a structured and documented talent development program for all roles in the Manufacturing department in line with present and future people and skill requirements.</li>
<li>Pro-actively identify skill gaps within the organisation and drive the required training and talent development initiatives to meet both present and future organisational needs.</li>
<li>Team reviews to share knowledge, discuss activities, priorities, progress, and challenges.</li>
<li>Responsible for Continuous Improvement methodology, training, coaching, and assessment.</li>
</ul>
Customer Service and Production Plan Execution
<ul>
<li>Manufacturing adherence to the annual production plan for timely shipment and delivery.</li>
<li>Identify, assess, and analyse opportunities to drive tangible and sustainable manufacturing KPI improvements in OEE, production plan adherence, and labour usage variances.</li>
<li>Participation in NPD projects to ensure the timely Manufacturing preparedness for the successful launch of new products.</li>
</ul>
Efficient and Lean Manufacturing&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Lead, roll-out and execution of the efficiency improvement program to structure autonomous maintenance, focused line improvement and preventive maintenance activities.</li>
<li>Optimisation of the cost drivers for manufacturing functions activity-based costings, particularly with respect to labour utilisation and variances.</li>
<li>Utilisation of Lean and Kaizen methodologies including 5S, visual factory techniques, problem-solving, standardisation, process improvement and value stream mapping.</li>
</ul>
Quality, Security and OHSE
<ul>
<li>Leadership in driving compliance with all company guidelines and policies, especially those relating to Environmental health and safety, ethics and codes of conduct.</li>
<li>Process &amp; System Workflow Optimisation</li>
<li>Project leadership for digitisation, optimisation of data collection workflows, ERP and systems integration projects,</li>
<li>Elimination of non-value-added manual data collection and data processing activities through office automation and system driven workflows.</li>
<li>Guide data standardization, collection, and utilization to drive continuous improvement&nbsp;</li>
<li>Data visualisation and ease of interpretation to provide timely fact-based decision making.</li>
</ul>
Freedom to Act
<ul>
<li>Independence within budget, plans, policies, and precedents.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education 
<ul>
<li>Masters level of education in Operations, Supply chain or a related field.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Graduate degree in Engineering, Sciences or relevant field.</li>
</ul>

Experience
<ul>
<li>Minimum 15 years’ experience with at least 3 years’ senior management experience in the field of production planning and supply planning within the food sector or a related manufacturing industry</li>
<li>Strategic Leadership experience in leading leaders&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Experience in a manufacturing environment.</li>
<li>Experience with development of KPI's and efficiency measurement.</li>
<li>Knowledge of operational excellence in supply chain and 5S methodology.</li>
<li>Lean / Six Sigma credentials will be considered an asset.</li>
<li>Ability to easily handle figures, tables, and databases.</li>
<li>Development of procedures</li>
<li>An adaptive thinking process required to bring significant evaluative judgement and innovative thinking to analyse, evaluate and arrive at conclusions&nbsp;</li>
<li>Data analysis and interpretation</li>
<li>Root Cause Analysis</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>Judgement and decision making&nbsp;</li>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
<li>Drive for results</li>
<li>Building relationships</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Influence and impact, including conflict management</li>
<li>Presentation and facilitation</li>
<li>Programme and project Management</li>
<li>Developing people</li>
<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Head of Manufacturing, the Manufacturing Support Manager will have a leadership role within the manufacturing department.  The role involves working in a fast-paced environment and...

Manufacturing Support Manager

As Sales Representative reporting to the Territory Development Manager and with the support of fellow sales team members you will relentlessly pursue the growth and development your control by executing join business plans aligned with our customers. Travel will be an essential part of the role in building knowledge, monitoring trade activity and building key relationships required to support and grow our joint business.

Key Accountabilities

Joint Business Planning

<ul>
	<li>Achieve annual sales targets by ensuring customer orders are placed and shipped on time.</li>
	<li>Through the support and coaching of the sales team, prepare joint annual business plans and agree them with customers to deliver sustainable business growth.</li>
	<li>Update forecasts periodically based on market performance and adjust plans to achieve results.</li>
	<li>Preparation and implementation of pricing structures relative to changes in competitive positioning.</li>
	<li>Prepare, monitor and execute advertising and promotions plans within approved budget.</li>
	<li>Prepare and follow through on channel and category plans to effectively defend and grow revenue.</li>
</ul>

Finance and Control

<ul>
	<li>Ensure all necessary financial instruments are in place ahead of order placement and shipment.</li>
	<li>Follow up rigorously for on time payment against customer invoices and the reconciliation of accounts.</li>
	<li>Follow up, process, and settle all customer debit notes in a timely manner.</li>
</ul>

Trade and Category Development

<ul>
	<li>Provide customers with the required materials and guidelines including planograms, point of sale and new product launch briefs for excellent trade execution across our products and categories.</li>
	<li>Build coverage and product distribution with the support of the sales team and working closely with customers.</li>
	<li>In trade follow through of marketing plans and merchandising to successfully grow our categories.</li>
	<li>Ensure stock guidelines are adhered to both trade level and customer level applying continuous stock pressure.</li>
	<li>Bring back knowledge of competitor activity, trade insights and market intelligence to help develop plans to win.</li>
	<li>Develop relationships with key trade customers working closely with our partners to execute effectively.</li>
</ul>

Customer Relationship Management

<ul>
	<li>Ensure business parameters are maintained with existing customers across markets.</li>
	<li>Build and develop effective customer relationships through frequent contact and market visits.</li>
	<li>Act both internally and externally as the face of the customer working cross functionally to execute effectively.</li>
	<li>Keep abreast and highlight the impact of any legal, regulatory or trade barriers that may arise.</li>
	<li>Coordinate customer teams to effectively to execute agreed plans.</li>
	<li>Report back to the company on any customer or consumer queries requiring support in resolution.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

<ul>
	<li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in sales, marketing, business administration, finance or relevant field.</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>A minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.</li>
	<li>Experience in forecasting, export management, financial instruments, pricing and basic knowledge of trade channel dynamics will be essential.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills

<ul>
	<li>Customer Relationship Management</li>
	<li>Export Management</li>
	<li>Category and Channel Management</li>
	<li>Advertising &amp; Promotion Planning</li>
	<li>Value Chain Pricing</li>
	<li>Commercial Business Planning</li>
	<li>Merchandising</li>
	<li>Financial Instruments and Reconciliation</li>
	<li>Trade Marketing</li>
	<li>Advanced computer skills</li>
</ul>

Key Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Attention to detail</li>
	<li>Drive for Results</li>
	<li>Action Orientated</li>
	<li>Relationship Building</li>
	<li>Presentation and Facilitation</li>
	<li>Building the brand</li>
	<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
</ul>

Travel

<ul>
	<li>Able to travel a minimum of 25% of total time or 60 nights in a year. (Can be accompanied by a Senior Members of the Sales Team)</li>
</ul>

Location

<ul>
	<li>Malta based</li>
</ul>

As Sales Representative reporting to the Territory Development Manager and with the support of fellow sales team members you will relentlessly pursue the growth and development your control by...

Sales Representative (Malta)

As Sales Manager reporting to the Head of Sales, you will relentlessly pursue the growth and development your control by creating, selling and executing join business plans aligned with our customers. Travel will be an essential part of the role in building knowledge, monitoring trade activity and nurturing the key relationships required to successfully support and grow our joint business.

Key Accountabilities

<ul>
	<li>Joint Business Planning and Negotiation</li>
	<li>Achieve annual sales targets by ensuring customer orders are placed and shipped on time.</li>
	<li>Joint preparation and agreement of annual business plans with customers to deliver sustainable business growth.</li>
	<li>Update forecasts periodically based on market performance and adjust plans to achieve results.</li>
	<li>Continuously optimize pricing structures relative to changes in competitive positioning.</li>
	<li>Prepare, monitor and execute advertising and promotions plans within approved budget.</li>
	<li>Prepare and follow through on channel and category plans to effectively defend and grow revenue.</li>
</ul>

Finance and Control

<ul>
	<li>Ensure all necessary financial instruments are in place ahead of order placement and shipment.</li>
	<li>Follow up rigorously for on time payment against customer invoices and the reconciliation of accounts.</li>
	<li>Follow up, process and settle all customer debit notes in a timely manner.</li>
</ul>

Trade and Category Development

<ul>
	<li>Provide customers with the required materials and guidelines including planograms, point of sale and new product launch briefs for excellent trade execution across our products and categories.</li>
	<li>Work closely with customers to build effective coverage and product distribution across key trade channels.</li>
	<li>Effectively grow our categories by identifying, planning and effectively executing new product and revenue driving opportunities.</li>
	<li>Ensure stock guidelines are adhered to both trade level and customer level applying continuous stock pressure.</li>
	<li>Bring back knowledge of competitor activity, trade insights and market intelligence to help develop plans to win.</li>
	<li>Work closely with our customers to create effective category, product and execution plans with key trade customers.</li>
</ul>

Customer Relationship Management

<ul>
	<li>Establish and maintain clear business parameters existing customers across markets.</li>
	<li>Build and develop effective customer relationships through frequent contact and market visits.</li>
	<li>Act both internally and externally as the face of the customer working cross functionally to execute effectively.</li>
	<li>Keep abreast and highlight the impact of any legal, regulatory or trade barriers that may arise.</li>
	<li>Coordinate, coach and train internal and customer teams to effectively execute agreed plans.</li>
	<li>Report back to the company on any significant customer or consumer queries requiring support in resolution.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

<ul>
	<li>A Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in sales, marketing, business administration, finance or relevant field.</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>A minimum of 5 years&rsquo; experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.</li>
	<li>Proven results in delivering sales targets, working with distributors and the management of supply chain or export will be essential.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills

<ul>
	<li>Customer Relationship Management</li>
	<li>Export Management</li>
	<li>Category and Channel Management</li>
	<li>Advertising &amp; Promotion Planning</li>
	<li>Value Chain Pricing</li>
	<li>Commercial Business Planning</li>
	<li>Route to Market</li>
	<li>Financial Instruments &amp; Reconciliation</li>
	<li>Negotiation</li>
	<li>Trade Marketing</li>
	<li>Advanced computer skills</li>
</ul>

Key Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Attention to detail</li>
	<li>Drive for results</li>
	<li>Action Orientated</li>
	<li>Relationship Building</li>
	<li>Influence and impact including conflict management</li>
	<li>Building the brand</li>
	<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
	<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
</ul>

Travel

<ul>
	<li>Able to travel a minimum of 35% of total time or 100 nights in a year.</li>
</ul>

Location

<ul>
	<li>Senegal based</li>
</ul>

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Sales Manager (Senegal)

Support the Factory Engineer in providing a technical service in terms of processing and production, by driving continuous improvement, preventive and breakdown maintenance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

Key Accountabilities

Effective running of plant machinery and equipment

<ul>
	<li>Take active part in any alterations and modifications on equipment or installations with superiors. This also applies to any new installations or relocations of machinery or lines</li>
	<li>Assist in the documentation and recording of any installations and/or alterations effected</li>
	<li>Take an active part in electrical and mechanical overhauls, alterations, and installations of machinery and equipment</li>
	<li>Take an active part in the regular inspection and testing of electrical, mechanical, compressed air, and any other installations to ensure safe and efficient use of these services</li>
	<li>Test related equipment and machinery after repair for efficiency and ensure proper running</li>
	<li>Support the Production Department in training of personnel, setting up of the production lines, and improvement of equipment to give better efficiency and / or higher quality to the end product</li>
	<li>Perform breakdown maintenance when and were required</li>
	<li>Support in the repair of portable tools as required</li>
	<li>Construct and manufacture any electrical and mechanical items as required</li>
</ul>

Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards

<ul>
	<li>Ensure that all safety guards and other safety features on equipment and machinery are installed and subsequently operational to safeguard the employees using machinery</li>
	<li>Responsible for the safekeeping of equipment assigned</li>
	<li>Maintains quality services by establishing and enforcing organization standards</li>
	<li>Ensure correct procedures when taking necessary parts from stores</li>
	<li>Ensure that PPE is worn according to the task being performed</li>
</ul>

Effective Communication between departments and efficient internal support

<ul>
	<li>Share relevant information, ideas and insights</li>
	<li>Build and maintain good working relationships with all stakeholders</li>
	<li>Liaise with Production in discussing optimal ways to execute preventive plan while highlighting any related concerns</li>
	<li>Communicate and liaise with all stakeholders to ensure for sufficient spare parts</li>
	<li>Ensure for the communication and handover during change of shift</li>
</ul>

Effective team leadership

<ul>
	<li>Take responsibility in the absence of Senior Technician&nbsp;</li>
	<li>Motivate, delegate and empower personnel to take responsibility and display appropriate creativity and initiative</li>
	<li>Performance benchmarks are met &ndash; per individual</li>
</ul>

Effective teamwork and alignment with Company values

<ul>
	<li>Drive and instil company values</li>
	<li>Drive own learning and development</li>
	<li>Maintain a positive attitude and respond openly to feedback</li>
	<li>Handle stress in ways that do not negatively impact others</li>
	<li>Flag and debate issues constructively (be solution &ndash; focused)</li>
	<li>Be proactive in sharing, debating and communicating learning&rsquo;s</li>
</ul>

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Ideal Candidate Profile

Education

<ul>
	<li>MCAST &ndash; BTEC Diploma / HND Engineering&nbsp; (MQF 4/5)</li>
	<li>Wireman&rsquo;s electrical License A and B would be considered as an asset</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>2 years&rsquo; experience in a food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing working environment</li>
</ul>

Skills

<ul>
	<li>Technical insight in a complex manufacturing environment</li>
	<li>Experienced with GMP, ISO Standards, Safe Food Handling, HACCP practices and HSE guidelines.</li>
	<li>Continuous Improvement Experience/Certification highly desirable</li>
	<li>Ability to show track record of improving production, and solving problems</li>
</ul>

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Mechanical Reasoning</li>
	<li>Problem Solving</li>
	<li>Attention to detail</li>
	<li>Drive for results</li>
	<li>Adaptability</li>
	<li>Rule orientation</li>
	<li>Teamwork</li>
	<li>Verbal and written communication</li>
	<li>Process Engineering and systems agility</li>
	<li>Safety, security and quality orientation</li>
	<li>Knowledge sharing</li>
	<li>Leading by example</li>
</ul>

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Support the Factory Engineer in providing a technical service in terms of processing and production, by driving continuous improvement, preventive and breakdown maintenance.&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Manufacturing Technician

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Reporting to the TMOD Specialist, the Graduate Associate will assist the department manager with the development and execution of assigned projects. The Graduate Associate role will help you to develop the necessary skills and knowledge in different departments to take over in an advances Associate or even a specialist role after having finished the Graduate Programme.

Key Accountabilities

Project Management

<ul>
	<li>Assist to design and develop assigned projects</li>
	<li>Develop action plans to successfully execute all tasks</li>
	<li>Analyse the data and information relevant to the task</li>
	<li>Help with automating existing manual processes</li>
</ul>

Support

<ul>
	<li>Support the department with ad hoc tasks and small projects</li>
	<li>Assist the department in the general administration relevant to the task assigned</li>
	<li>Help to identify and evaluate improvements on existing processes and get insight into documentation processes</li>
	<li>Get to know the SOPs, processes, and procedures of each department that is part of the Graduate Programme</li>
</ul>

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities&nbsp;

Education

<ul>
	<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in either Scientific, Commercial or Engineering,</li>
	<li>Master&rsquo;s degree of advantage</li>
</ul>

Experience

<ul>
	<li>Knowledge gained during summer jobs or internships</li>
	<li>Any previous professional experience of advantage</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills

<ul>
	<li>Hands on knowledge of project management techniques</li>
	<li>Computer literacy in Microsoft Office</li>
	<li>Profound English language skills</li>
	<li>Leading self</li>
	<li>Thinking challenge: Search for solutions, reorganise, recall, sort and search 
	&nbsp;</li>
</ul>

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
	<li>Action and result orientation</li>
	<li>Teamwork and relationship building</li>
	<li>Good verbal and written communication</li>
	<li>Rule orientation</li>
	<li>Presentation and facilitation</li>
	<li>Planning and Organising</li>
</ul>

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&nbsp;Please visit also our new FCP Career Website: <a href="http://www.fcpcareers.com/">www.fcpcareers.com</a> for more information on our company culture!

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Reporting to the TMOD Specialist, the Graduate Associate will assist the department manager with the development and execution of assigned projects. The Graduate Associate role will help...

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