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You are accountable for managing large manufacturing sites to deliver customer service levels, quality, manufacturing standards and manufacturing results as per the defined SC KPIs and additional metrics defined in the SLA applicable to the manufacturing plant. You will also act as a counterpart for the business unit / category lead in the S&OP process to ensure execution of supply chain. You are responsible for production execution, asset maintenance, technology and projects for the category as well as quality assurance/control, human resources, and information systems. You will drive continuous improvement and MECP within your cluster to ensure leverage of the manufacturing scale while reducing conversion costs.What you will do:
- Provide general management, within the matrix organisation, over the Manufacturing Plant including quality assurance/control, safety, human resources, finance, manufacturing execution, engineering, materials management and information systems.
- Lead the MECP change programmes, principles, objectives and target setting. Support the implementation and integration of MECP Pillars. Sign-off on the linking of MECP loss and cost concepts entrenching a true cost conscious management culture.
- Accountable for manufacturing plants programs for plant process optimization to include continuous improvements in quality, safety, conformance to schedule, manufacturing costs, productivity, and efficiency. Establish and drive the strategies and standards required to deliver against business plans translating internal and external analysis into strategy and action
- Drive strategic capability development initiatives at the manufacturing sites; lead and influence the broader development planning process.
- Develop and demonstrate working knowledge and understanding of manufacturing process and technologies. Identify and align projects that drive value creation to manufacturing strategies. Execute the factory CAPEX plan.
- Ensure coordination of effective strategies, planning, communication and cooperation among all plant functions, suppliers, vendors, contractors and other plants or locations
What you'll bring to the table:
- Key Professional Competencies
- Core knowledge –Manufacturing Strategy, S&OP knowledge, Maintenance & Engineering knowledge, CAPEX & Process, Legal and Regulatory Compliance, Quality, Safety & Sustainability, Operational procurement
- Key foundational competencies
- Academic – B.Eng/B.Log/B.Chem/Dip, Analytical skill, Financial acumen, Risk management, Problem solving, Decision making, Accountability and responsibility
- Leadership – Leading with Vision, Leading with Integrity and respect, Taking the Tiger perspective,, Driving long-term results, Developing Myself & Others,
- Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, People awareness, Integrity
- Experience
- Function – 10+ years exp. in operations & manufacturing management, Operations manager experience, quality and H&S , sustainability at basic appreciation,
- Industry – Extensive experience in food supply chain, 5+ years production experience in a FMCG environment
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In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.
Skills Required
- B.Eng, B.Log, B.Chem, or Diploma qualification
- 10+ years of experience in operations and manufacturing management
- Operations manager experience
- Experience in quality and health and safety
- Extensive experience in the food supply chain
- 5+ years of production experience in an FMCG environment
- Knowledge of manufacturing strategy and S&OP
- Maintenance and engineering knowledge
- CAPEX and process knowledge
- Legal and regulatory compliance knowledge
- Quality, safety, and sustainability knowledge
- Operational procurement knowledge
- Analytical, financial, risk management, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
What We Do
Our portfolio of iconic household brands is the vehicle for our mission. As one of Africa's largest listed FMCG manufacturers, our core business is ensuring these everyday foods and beverages nourish lives from the biggest cities to the smallest villages. Our iconic brands are well-known in South Africa, and our products cater for every meal and occasion. Our portfolio also includes leading brands in the home and personal care segments, and we have a growing presence in Africa. Our purpose is to nourish and nurture more lives every day. The Tiger Brands product range remain consumer favourites year-after-year including brands like Koo, Fattis and Monis, Jungle Oats, All Gold, Purity, Oros, Ingrams, Doom and Tastic Rice. Read our Privacy Policy here for when you share your contact information with us: https://www.tigerbrands.com/contact-us
