Foster Clark Products Ltd 

Malta

United Arab Emirates

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On Premises

The Territory Sales Executive, will act as the key representative of FC in assigned and surrounding areas, supporting distributor partners to ensure the effective execution of sales strategies, market expansion and achievement of business targets. This role bridges the gap between the principal and distributor operations to drive performance, compliance, and brand presence in the region. Regional almost daily in-country 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 with local distributor teams.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Key Accountabilities
<ins>Trade and Category Development</ins>
<ul>
<li>Accountable for the achievement sales targets by category, distribution quantitative KPIs (listing of new Stock Keeping Unit (SKU) and number of distribution points) and other elements in customer Business Development Agreements (BDA) in the assigned territory in collaboration with regional distributor teams.</li>
<li>Responsible for qualitative in-store presence, on-shelf availability and visibility of all products based on core distribution targets or specific customer BDAs through daily follow up with distributor merchandising teams and resolving any issues that may arise. Provide constructive feedback on stock handling and implementation of the products on the shelves, check outs, secondary placements, and gondolas.</li>
<li>Ensure that the promotional plan is implemented effectively and efficiently instore in the assigned area(s).</li>
<li>Organize field visits on daily basis and follow up with regional distributor teams and customers to ensure availability and visibility of products.</li>
<li>Provide sales team 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. Train and support distributor sales teams on brand knowledge, sales techniques, and route-to-market execution.</li>
<li>Assist forecast and demand planning with distributor team to ensure optimal stock levels and order cycles.</li>
<li>Report market intelligence (sales analysis, monthly initiative implementations, competitor activities, launches, customer plans, shopper profiles) to FC regional sales management. Keep abreast and highlight the impact of any local regulations, operational or trade barriers that may arise.</li>
<li>Submit and maintain proper customer records, sales activities and other required reports and forms.</li>
<li>Identify and pursue new business opportunities, outlets, and channel expansions within the region.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Customer Relationship Management</ins>
<ul>
<li>Develop a strong relationship with regional retail and wholesale customers. initiate, support and facilitate negotiation on the execution (visibility, promotions and implementations) together with distributor teams.</li>
<li>Report back to the company on any customer or consumer queries requiring support in resolution.</li>
<li>Help build distributor capability in reporting, territory management, and performance tracking.</li>
</ul>
<ins>Business Planning</ins>&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Through the support and coaching of the sales team, prepare annual business plans, agree targets per channel and account, but also align execution principles that will lead to Sales target achievements.</li>
<li>Update regional forecasts periodically based on market performance and adjust plans to achieve results.</li>
<li>Preparation and implementation of simple pricing structures relative to changes in competitive positioning helping distributors to be proactive or react appropriately.</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.&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ins>Finance and Control</ins>
<ul>
<li>Ensure all necessary financial instruments supporting distributor commercial operations are in place.</li>
<li>Follow up rigorously for trade CN and ensure monthly reconciliation of A&amp;P.</li>
<li>Follow up, track and communicate budget allocated to region on monthly bases through Fact sheets.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education
<ul>
<li>A Bachelor’s degree in sales, marketing, business administration, finance or relevant field.</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Experience in in-store retail management, merchandising standards, customer relationship building, basic forecasting, financial instruments, pricing and basic knowledge of trade channel dynamics will be essential.</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Customer-centric mindset with strong interpersonal skills</li>
<li>Category and Retail Channel Management</li>
<li>Merchandising principles</li>
<li>In-store Trade Marketing fundamentals</li>
<li>Advertising &amp; Promotion Planning</li>
<li>Data Analysis</li>
<li>Financial Instruments and Reconciliation. Basic Value Chain Pricing understanding.</li>
<li>Advanced computer skills</li>
</ul>
Key Competencies
<ul>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Drive for Results</li>
<li>Strong communication</li>
<li>Relationship Building</li>
<li>Presentation and Facilitation</li>
<li>Brand building essentials</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
<li>Time Management and Planning</li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>Daily trade visit trips in the region focused on customer outlets in the territory</li>
<li>25% of total time or 60 nights in a year (can be accompanied by other members of FC Sales Team)</li>
</ul>
Location
<ul>
<li>KSA Dammam / KSA West &amp; South / Oman or Jordan</li>
</ul>

The Territory Sales Executive, will act as the key representative of FC in assigned and surrounding areas, supporting distributor partners to ensure the effective execution of sales strategies,...

Territory Sales Executive

The role is reporting to the Quality Control Specialist and its core responsibility is to perform quality control checks and ensure analytical data is available in a timely manner. The role ensures and follows the Food Safety and quality requirements as per company policies.

&nbsp;

Key Accountabilities

<ul>
	<li>Ensure timely and accurate sampling, testing and release based on cross check with specifications or other requirements by executing and approving laboratory, line checks and in-process controls check.</li>
	<li>Perform associated system quality automated transactions as part of the release process.</li>
	<li>Maintain approved control and retention samples and keep all documentation filed correctly and stored.</li>
	<li>Issue and communicate reports regarding non-conformances, preparing report of non-conforming product, IPC incidents, Improvement project etc., and ensure proper communication and escalation. Support product and line validations and trials.</li>
	<li>Keep laboratory equipment clean and in proper working order. Flexibility to work as a QC in various sites or in any other duties (as assigned).</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Ideal Candidate Profile

Education/ Experience

<ul>
	<li>MQF 5 in Food Science/Food technology or related field or an equivalent 1+ year experience in QC/QA environment (preferably within food manufacturing operations).</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Technical Skills

<ul>
	<li>Cleaning and Sanitation</li>
	<li>IT literacy - MS Office/ ERP</li>
	<li>Data Analysis &amp; Report Writing</li>
	<li>GMP/Allergen Management</li>
	<li>HACCP</li>
	<li>Physical / chemical Analysis &amp; IPC control</li>
</ul>

&nbsp;

Competencies

<ul>
	<li>Analytical Thinking &amp; Problem Solving</li>
	<li>Attention to Detail</li>
	<li>Drive for Results</li>
	<li>Quality and Rule Orientation</li>
	<li>Teamwork</li>
	<li>Verbal &amp; Written Communication</li>
</ul>

The role is reporting to the Quality Control Specialist and its core responsibility is to perform quality control checks and ensure analytical data is available in a timely manner. The role ensures...

Quality Controller

Reporting to the Head of HR, the primary focus of the role is to support and the HR function with accurate and up to date reporting and analytics, ensuring reporting systems are in place and systems are maintained with consistent and accurate data. Core part of the role is to ensure proper HR planning processes are in place, future reporting development progress as well as supporting and leading HR team by driving development of system knowledge and analytical skills.&nbsp;
Key Accountabilities
<ins>PowerBI HR reporting development</ins>
<ul>
<li>Ensuring maintenance, updates and data import on time for HR databases.</li>
<li>Developing and regularly updating standard reports and dashboards in PowerBI.</li>
<li>Liaise with ICT and other stakeholders to ensure data integrity in PowerBi in line with ERP.</li>
<li>Driving and supporting the automation of HR reporting (i.e., performance management, mandatory and voluntary training etc.) while maintaining consistency and accuracy of data.</li>
<li>Providing regular and ad hoc reporting.</li>
</ul>
Process mapping and HR SOP maintenance, development, and automation
<ul>
<li>Mapping business processes to identify areas of possible automation potential within the HR department.</li>
<li>Developing, providing visibility and maintaining SOPs within the HR department in line with company policies&nbsp;</li>
<li>Identify and lead system related projects along with IT to help the HR function to coordinate the business with HR management, other departments,&nbsp;</li>
<li>Supporting company internal and external audits through liaising with key stakeholders&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
<ins>Training and Performance Management</ins>
<ul>
<li>Continuous training and coaching of HR personnel in terms of PowerBi, ERP usage and ICT systems / applications.</li>
<li>Drive simplification and automation of tasks related to HR by influencing and connecting with the HR team, ensuring on-time tasks delivery and input’s accuracy.</li>
<li>Support department heads within the assigned business areas to enable execution of streamlined talent management and career progression initiatives in line with Company methodologies.</li>
<li>Support the Performance Management cycle by assisting the business areas in building streamlined talent development plans and identifying and managing high performing individuals.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Help the HoHR in the process of central alignment and calibration for the performance review process and KPI scoring.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate profile:
Education
<ul>
<li>A Bachelor’s Degree in HR, Business Administration, Finance, Science or relevant field;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Experience
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 3 years’ experience in the FMCG sector with experience in data management, research and information gathering, analytical thinking and problem solving.</li>
</ul>
Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Data analysis and reporting</li>
<li>Project Management knowledge and delivery of solutions</li>
<li>Training and Performance management</li>
<li>Knowledge of HR ERP systems</li>
<li>Understanding of Industry standard Business intelligence and report building technologies</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Analytical thinking and problem solving</li>
<li>Presentation and Facilitation&nbsp;</li>
<li>Attention to Detail</li>
<li>Consulting and advising</li>
<li>Program and Project Management</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
<li>Planning and Organising</li>
</ul>

Reporting to the Head of HR, the primary focus of the role is to support and the HR function with accurate and up to date reporting and analytics, ensuring reporting systems are in place and systems...

HR Business Analyst

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. In the role, he / she assesses &amp; develops under the guidance of the Head of R&amp;D the category consumer and competition benchmarking that defines the sensory space and competitive differentiation from competitors. 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 Category Product Technologist sets specifications for raw materials and products.
Key Accountabilities
Product Innovation and Development
Support the establishment of the consumer and category benchmarking with particular focus on existing competitors, market solutions and sensory product profiling
<ul>
<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>
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>
Technical Assistance
<ul>
<li>Responsible for adhering to the FCP 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>
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>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education / Experience
<ul>
<li>Master’s degree in food technology/ Food Engineering&nbsp;</li>
<li>Min 5 years of experience in Food Product Development in the factory/ kitchen / lab environment.</li>
</ul>

Technical skills
<ul>
<li>Strong knowledge and competencies in flavour chemistry (e.g. flavour generation, flavour stability and sensory relevance), and link to raw materials and food processing are a big plus</li>
<li>Good level of ingredient knowledge &amp; their impact on the process and final product</li>
<li>Good knowledge of processes and technologies involved in food manufacturing</li>
<li>Ability to analyse and understand consumer/regional analysis&nbsp;</li>
<li>Good Sensorial skills and ability to deduct conclusions</li>
<li>Strong knowledge of product design principles, methods and tools</li>
<li>Experience with prototyping, testing and validation techniques</li>
</ul>

Competencies
<ul>
<li>Creativity and Innovation</li>
<li>Drive for results</li>
<li>Challenge status quo</li>
<li>Developing people</li>
<li>Drive for results*</li>
<li>Environmental scanning</li>
<li>Program and Project Management</li>
<li>Monitoring and Measuring</li>
</ul>

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...

Senior Product Technologist (Category Product Technologist)

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 Commercial (such as Business Administration/Commercial/Marketing)</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</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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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...

Graduate Associate (Commercial)

As Regional Sales Manager, you will shape the direction of a broad region by leading and empowering a diverse, multidisciplinary team. You will cultivate strong partnerships with key customers, identify new opportunities for growth and revenue generation, set clear short and long-term commercial objectives for the region, and oversee their successful implementation, driving sustainable business growth and long-term success.
Key Accountabilities
Regional Business Expansion &amp; Growth
<ul>
<li>Develop and set regional direction for the preparation of commercial business plans indicative growth targets, sales forecasts, building blocks and key challenges to overcome to deliver sustainable business growth over 3 – 5 years.</li>
<li>Support sales teams by providing them with a clear vision, trajectory and priorities for key markets inclusive of route to market development, new products and the tools and resources required to deliver on these.</li>
<li>Support and ensure the sales team has sold in all business plans with firm customer commitments in place.</li>
<li>Consolidate and interpret regional competitor activity, trade insights and market intelligence to share internally.</li>
<li>Identify key potential markets with clear priorities for expansion and lead in their setup and development.</li>
</ul>
Category Growth Initiatives &amp; Channel Expansion
<ul>
<li>Set regional channel, category and portfolio direction with new initiatives for your teams to drive revenue growth.</li>
<li>Provide direction to the team on marketing, advertising and promotion spends and brand building initiatives.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Liaise with the marketing team to deliver on execution guidelines, regional marketing plans and new product launches.</li>
<li>Identify and present innovation and renovation opportunities to drive category growth within our core markets.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Identify new channel opportunities in our existing markets within our capabilities and where we can win.</li>
</ul>
Key Stakeholder Relationship Management
<ul>
<li>Engage and deepen relationships with senior stakeholders aligning them on market vision and trajectory.</li>
<li>Ensure the key decision makers within our customers are aligned on initiatives and business expansion.</li>
<li>Take the lead with customers in overcoming significant challenges faced by team members in order to progress.</li>
<li>Provide directional and negotiation support to partners with their large Key Account customers to sell in plans, new initiatives to grow the business and overcome barriers faced.</li>
</ul>
Optimize Marginality while Navigating Macro-Economic Impacts
<ul>
<li>Ensure customer accounts are reconciled, finances in place and financial disputes resolved in a timely manner.</li>
<li>Identify and take action to reduce potential customer credit risks and financial exposure.</li>
<li>Accountable for controlling regional budgets inclusive of travel, marketing and advertising and promotion spend.</li>
<li>Take the lead to circumvent challenges due to forex, inflation and macro-economic impacts.</li>
<li>Optimize the portfolio mix, pricing and return on investment by market to drive margin improvement and growth.</li>
</ul>
Team Leadership &amp; Direction
<ul>
<li>Engage team members with the necessary leadership, guidance, development and coaching.</li>
<li>Provide input and direction to the sales team on work routines, KPI’s and priorities to support business growth.&nbsp;</li>
<li>Create pathways and plans for team development and growth and lead in the recruitment to fill gaps or grow the team.</li>
<li>Strive to automate work routines and processes where feasible to increase team productivity.</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Education

<ul>
<li>A master’s Degree or MBA in sales, marketing, business administration or relevant field.</li>
</ul>

Experience
<ul>
<li>A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the fast-moving consumer goods industry.</li>
<li>The ideal candidate should have at least 4 years’ proven experience in a leadership role managing teams.</li>
<li>Proven results in delivering sales targets over a wide territory, entering new markets and building high level relationships with customers.</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Strategic business development</li>
<li>Route to market network design &amp; strategy</li>
<li>Channel Management</li>
<li>Category Management</li>
<li>Negotiation &amp; conflict resolution</li>
<li>Key account contracts &amp; negotiation</li>
<li>Financial analysis &amp; modelling</li>
<li>Macro-economic analysis and currency risk management</li>
<li>Business process improvement methodologies</li>
<li>Goal setting and performance management</li>
<li>Advanced computer skills</li>
</ul>

Key Competencies
<ul>
<li>Judgement and Decision Making</li>
<li>Analytical Thinking and Problem Solving</li>
<li>Assertiveness</li>
<li>Building strategic partnerships</li>
<li>Influence and Impact including conflict management</li>
<li>Business Acumen</li>
<li>Modelling (Leading by example)</li>
<li>Planning and Organizing</li>
</ul>
Travel
<ul>
<li>Able to travel up to 90 nights or more a year.</li>
</ul>
Location
<ul>
<li>Overseas Based</li>
</ul>

As Regional Sales Manager, you will shape the direction of a broad region by leading and empowering a diverse, multidisciplinary team. You will cultivate strong partnerships with key customers,...

Regional Sales Manager (UAE)

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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Graduate Associate (Scientific)

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

Provide operational service towards attaining efficient quality and output in line with production activities as required by customer. The operator will be responsible to perform the required daily verifications to ensure the equipment is always maintained in its optimal state of operation. The operator has a moderate organisational impact that affects one department.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

Key Accountabilities
Efficient line operation&nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Ensure that the right type of raw/packaging material is available in adequate quantity while highlighting shortages to avoid downtime/delays/stoppages</li>
<li>Ensure that the machine is constantly set at the correct speed and timing&nbsp;</li>
<li>Operate the line with the maximum efficiency</li>
<li>Lead the group of employees assigned to and assist on the line and ensure that the work delegated is effectively completed</li>
<li>Train, if certified, Trainee Operators both in the same or lower grades and support, assist and guide in related duties effectively</li>
<li>Carry out necessary changeovers and settings to the lines according to plant manual timely and efficiently</li>
</ul>
Adherence to procedures in line with Company standards
<ul>
<li>Conform to health and safety procedures, and ensure for the use of personal protective equipment in production areas as per required standard</li>
<li>Ensure for the safekeeping and proper use of equipment while reporting any shortages or deficiencies immediately to Supervisor</li>
<li>Operate the line according to the operational manual as well as the established production rates and quality standards</li>
<li>Monitor production quality (QC on line) and fill in documentation while reporting all deviations or irregularities immediately&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
<li>Ensure for the correct filling of production documentation while keeping to the target efficiencies stipulated</li>
<li>Maintain a high level of cleanliness, hygiene for machinery and surrounding areas at all times</li>
<li>Pack work- in- progress in clean containers and ensure for proper tagging and ensure that the procedure of rework material (recycling) is correctly followed</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 issue constructively (be solution focused)</li>
<li>Be proactive in sharing, debating and communicating learning’s</li>
</ul>
Freedom to Act
<ul>
<li>Rearrangement of work sequence</li>
</ul>

Ideal Candidate Profile
Educational level (Entry level)
•	School leaving certificate up to secondary level.&nbsp;
•	Able to read and write in English
•	Achieve Company Pre-Enrolment test - Operator entry level
Experience
<ul>
<li>In house training will be given but year experience in a food/pharmaceutical/chemical manufacturing working environment would be an asset</li>
<li>Self-leading experience with subordinate to procedural skills</li>
</ul>

Technical Skills
<ul>
<li>Experienced with GMP, 5S, ISO Standards, HACCP practices and HSE guidelines&nbsp;</li>
<li>Variations in sequence</li>
<li>Thinking capabilities that require the identification and selection of solutions within the area of expertise.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li>
</ul>
Competencies
<ul>
<li>HR skills to get along with people effectively</li>
<li>Attention to detail</li>
<li>Learning Agility</li>
<li>Mechanical reasoning</li>
<li>Spatial Awareness</li>
<li>Drive for results</li>
<li>Rule Orientation</li>
<li>Physical Stamina</li>
<li>Teamwork</li>
<li>Verbal and written communication</li>
<li>Knowledge Sharing</li>
<li>Safety, Security and Quality Orientation</li>
<li>Leading by Example</li>
</ul>

Provide operational service towards attaining efficient quality and output in line with production activities as required by customer. The operator will be responsible to perform the required daily...

Operator

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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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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...