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Overseeing stock from GRV to Sales.
Plan, develop and implement the Warehouse strategic action plan in line with the organisations objectives.
Conduct performance reviews and take corrective action on the action plan on a monthly basis thereof, report and update management on the same.
Develop and implement appropriate policy, standard procedures and internal control systems.
Review, monitor and maintain an accurate records and system for the warehouse stock and inventory. (Identification, labelling, shelving and accountability of stock.)
Effective supervision and assessment of staff to ensure quality of work and service.
Execute any other duties as may be reasonably assigned.

This job entails a wide variety of responsibilities including picking orders, checking orders, packing orders, receiving inventory, stocking inventory.
Prepare orders in compliance with warehouse standards for particular customers. This includes packing parcels for transport, preparing orders for delivery.
Receive, check in and stock incoming inventory.
Accurately produce and complete necessary paperwork applicable to warehouse processes.
Accurately count and report inventory bin locations.
Maintain warehouse in a clean and organized manner.
Other related duties as assigned.

Receiving materials.
Issuances of materials to users.
Manages warehouse storage & space according SOPs.
Ensure warehouse security.
Operate warehouse equipment & tools.
Offloading of all stock into the warehouse.
Ensuring cold chain principles are always adhered to when receiving.
Maintaining stock integrity in the warehouse at all times.
Managing stock expiries and breakages in the warehouse.
Receiving and recording stock inflow and outflow on stock systems.
Undertaking stock counts on a weekly basis and reporting on any inconsistencies.
Document in detail any loss or damage to commodities that may occur during offloading, storage or dispatch from warehouse.
Reporting to the warehouse manager stock levels.

Duties to include
Oversees many operations related to the manufacture and distribution of goods

Managing IT staff by recruiting and training employees, communicating job expectations, and monitoring performance. Overseeing the annual IT budget and ensuring cost effectiveness. Monitoring daily operations, including server hardware, software, and operating systems. Coordinating technology installations, upgrades, and maintenance. Selecting and purchasing new and replacement hardware and software, when necessary. Testing, troubleshooting, and modifying information systems so that they operate effectively. Generating performance reports for operating systems. Assuring all IT activities are performed within the parameters of applicable laws, codes, and regulations. Evaluating technology risks in order to develop a network disaster recovery plan and backup procedures. Remaining up to date with advances in technology and industry best practices.

Responsibilities:
• Managing, directing and monitoring a team and the performance of subordinates to ensure that critical performance areas and targets are achieved.
• Achieving production plans per demand plans
• Managing the food safety and related policies and procedures within the production area.
• Prioritising production on finished goods while ensuring service and stock levels are maintained.
• Consistently ensuring the welfare and safety of all staff within the production area.
• Overseeing systems and data integrity management.
• Continuously driving cost improvement across the production function.
• Ensuring line efficiencies that are aligned with business requirements
• Ensuring effective quality control functions are in place and that the production volumes, quality standards and cost targets are achieved.
• Driving the implementation of processes for new products.
• Responsible for implanting planning, budgeting and costing strategies at shop floor level.
• Implementing initiatives to achieve and maintain world-class standards for production, quality and SHE management.
• Chair meetings to ensure shop floor is aligned with business strategies
• Training and coaching employees to develop their competencies
• Participate in sensory evaluation panels to improve product quality

Responsibilities:
• Managing, directing and monitoring a team and the performance of subordinates to ensure that critical performance areas and targets are achieved.
• Achieving production plans per demand plans
• Managing the food safety and related policies and procedures within the production area.
• Prioritising production on finished goods while ensuring service and stock levels are maintained.
• Consistently ensuring the welfare and safety of all staff within the production area.
• Overseeing systems and data integrity management.
• Continuously driving cost improvement across the production function.
• Ensuring line efficiencies that are aligned with business requirements
• Ensuring effective quality control functions are in place and that the production volumes, quality standards and cost targets are achieved.
• Driving the implementation of processes for new products.
• Responsible for implanting planning, budgeting and costing strategies at shop floor level.
• Implementing initiatives to achieve and maintain world-class standards for production, quality and SHE management.
• Chair meetings to ensure shop floor is aligned with business strategies
• Training and coaching employees to develop their competencies
• Participate in sensory evaluation panels to improve product quality

Estimate requirements and order meat supplies, negotiate with representatives from supply companies to determine order details.
Receive, inspect, record and store meat upon delivery, to ensure meat quality and safety Wrap, weigh, label and price cuts of meat.
Prepare and place meat cuts and products in display counter, so they will appear attractive and catch the shopper’s eye.
Prepare special cuts of meat ordered by customers.
Supervise other butchers or meat cutters and schedule work activities, rotas and holidays in consultation with management, ensuring butchery opening times are maintained and fully staffed.
Also, offer on-the-job training and coaching to junior butchers and motivate and develop your team including setting objectives & strategies.
Add up sales, and on occasion, collect money from customers.
Ensure that all food hygiene and safety standards are met and keep up to date with industry standards In consultation with senior management from time to time as agreed and appropriate run special offers, customer loyalty schemes and similar.
Inspect equipment regularly to ensure it is in good working order and safe to use.
Develop constructive and cooperative working relationships with your team and the larger Parkfoot team and maintain them over time, encouraging mutual trust, respect and cooperation.
Assist and care for co-workers, customers and suppliers.
Develop, design and create new applications, ideas, relationships, systems, or products, including artistic contributions, to build and improve the business.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Gaining an understanding of the client's needs and requirements and communicating them and the quality standards to the production teams.
Devising ways to improve the manufacturing process to ensure higher-quality goods.
Devising, improving, and reviewing new specifications and procedures for products or processes, and training staff to use them.
Setting the requirements for raw materials from suppliers and monitoring their compliance.
Supervising inspectors, technicians, and other staff members and providing guidance.
Ensuring legal obligations are followed and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and with health and safety guidelines.
Overseeing product development procedures to identify any deviations from quality standards.
Inspecting the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products.
Keeping accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis.
Gaining feedback from the clients, attending meetings, submitting reports, and assisting external auditors and inspectors.

We are looking for an expat of any nationality to join our client in Tanzania, the role is as General Manager for their operations in Dar es Salaam in Tanzania.
The client is a leading building supplies materials manufacturer and distribution company.
Full job description to follow
We are wanting a candidate that comes from an industry including paints and coatings and/or building materials.
It is vital that you have manufacturing experience along with people management experience as this is a crucial part of our clients business
You must be a strategic thinker and implementer, have a proven track record and should have experience growing businesses or turning a failing business around.
You must have a proven track of performance and stability -this is a must, the client looks for loyal people that have stayed long term with their employers and progressed up the career ladder
You must have experience managing a business for some time, in leading management roles for large companies such as General Manager or Business Manager etc. ideally working for a company with a turnover of $ 50m usd or higher

Accountable to Manage the Projects Area, mainly at the Plant, to client-specific specifications, prescribed by the technical-, quality-, time- and cost requirements and standards.
Responsible to achieve an annual sales budget for Projects, as well as direct Sales and to execute on the new projects once accepted.
Accountable for the appropriate resource allocation, planning and scheduling of the equipment and people within the area, in terms of time, budget and quality expectations and SOP’s.
Develop plants ( Sinter plants are not so active ).
Grow their Footprint on All Plants.
Responsible for 20 Staff members, varying due to specific projects. Up to 4 Supervisors in the Projects at the plant as offsite area.
In addition, responsible for up to 20 temporary general workers at all the offsite projects, periodically.
Value of Total Projects – varying up to R30m plus annually on average.
Value of Sales Budget – Approx. R20m for 2019.
The number of clients – up to 30 clients at any stage.
Equipment and Materials Value – estimated at up to R40m per annum.
Geographical Areas/Zones – South Africa, SADC, onsite and offsite.
Operational perspective – continuous process improvement, innovative manufacturing efficiencies , ensuring that Project products are delivered meeting all specifications, quality, time and cost objectives.
Learning & Growth – skills & competency transfer and development of all staff, gap analysis and training, ensuring that technical skills and regulatory requirement are met for all staff in the Projects Area.
Financial (Budget) – achieve forecasts and budget objectives on a monthly, quarterly and annual basis, ensuring that continuous cost saving, and efficiencies are achieved in terms of the Project Area financial objectives.
Responsible to obtain new quotes in response to RFQ’s, and support and provide guidance in generating all Project related quotes.
Customer perspective – Client visits to improve relationships with specific priority clients, meet customer satisfaction objectives, manage Non-Compliance Reporting, and achieve New Business objectives to ensure business growth objectives are achieved.
Meeting and achieving all applicable HSEQ SOP’s for the Project Area, including but not limited to reduction and prevention of non-lost time injuries, zero fatality rate, complete required Field ID’s and complete up to 12 plant audits per annum.

Formulate and implement project budgets and installation work plans to ensure budget execution within these guidelines.
Develop and implement project procedures and mythologies to achieve the business goals.
Ensure the Sales team is supported with installation quotations throughout the sales cycle and ensure the most suitable application technique is proposed in line with customer’s needs.
Manage and lead scope changes for all operations.
Manage the overall project operations function and manage customer relationships at the job site.
Ensure resources (employees, subcontractors, vehicles, and equipment) are planned and managed across projects in accordance with the project plans; deliver installations with profitable margins.
Conduct regular project status meetings with the project and installations teams.
Report progress and other project metrics and maintain up to date administrative records.
Develop key capabilities by mentoring and training the Projects team and drive continuous improvements.
Lead the team in the management of the on-site environment, safety, and occupational health to prevent incidents and injuries.
Ensure the installation work is carried out in accordance with the legal and regulatory requirements and meet customer expectations.

The maintenance technician completes preventive maintenance prerequisites on mechanical equipment like motors, conveyors, production machines, pneumatic tools and engines thereby ensuring smooth operation of such machinery and mechanical gadgets.
He/she follows manufacturer’s instructions, engineering specifications, sketches, operation manuals, and diagrams, to diagnose and troubleshoot abnormalities.
It is the role of the machine maintenance technician to identify sources of complications by observing mechanical devices while in operation and tune in for issues by utilizing accuracy and inspection instruments.
He/she will then take out defective parts by disassembling mechanisms using cranes, hoists, and hand and power tools.
The technician identifies changes in dimensional prerequisites of parts by examining utilized parts and making use of calipers, micrometers, rules and other measuring appliances.
The ideal candidate for this office will realign and control instruments by utilizing plumb bobs, straight edges, hand tools and levels.
The maintenance technician will be in charge of performing troubleshooting tasks and repair works on complex industrial machines.
The individual vying for this post will require sufficient understanding of metal properties, layout, troubleshooting industrial machines, and shop mathematics by making use of PLC, control and relay circuits.
It may also involve welding, altering or fabricating components of equipments.
Listed in the machine maintenance technician job description example below are key duties, tasks, and responsibilities the individual working in this position is mostly expected to perform.
Ensure cleanliness of machine and machine components by making use of hose, airguns, solvents, cloths, vacuum or other appliances.
Disassemble machines and take off parts for replacement or repair by using cranes, hoists, chain falls, hand tools and jacks.
Examine or carry out tasks on broken machine parts and identify defective parts or give recommendations to supervisors on repair requirements.
Replace, fix or realign machine parts and accessories in line with production specifications.
Application of adhesives, lubricants or other materials to machines or their parts as well as other equipments in accordance with stated procedures.
Put machine parts together after accomplishing maintenance and repair work.
Take off hardened material from machines or machine parts by utilizing power and hand tools jack and sledge hammer, abrasive and other appliances.
The above job description sample can be found useful in preparing a resume for seeking a vacant maintenance technician job in a mechanical environment.

Will be responsible for:
Management of up to 15 staff
Budgeting
Managing productivity
Human Resources
Financial Controls etc

Duties and Responsibilities :
Oversee raw material procurement for the Stockfeeds division.
Be responsible for product formulation and specifications.
Head up Stockfeeds quality control department country wide.
Select and implement a relevant standards endorsement system.
Be responsible for new product development in the Stockfeeds division.
Initiate and oversee research projects at universities and research centers.
Provide guidance on best practice and developments in animal nutrition.
Communicate with our customers regarding the technical aspects of the product range.

On line Q C checks
Ensure conformity to all procedures
Liaise with the Manager on all expected deliveries
ENSURE THAT INSTRUCTIONS for STORAGE are received from SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Report all non conformities and deviations
If at any stage you are not clear on a process or delivery, check with Senior Management
Control and Manage Staff - time manage
Adhere to all ISO requirements
Monitor and guide personnel with regard to SOP's as required
Liaise with External Auditors, Delivery companies and AUDITORS

Managing and overseeing certain aspects of the manufacturing of cabinet making aswell as factory maintenance.
Assisting the Factory Manager with administrative tasks like production schedules and time sheets.
Appointing labor and purchasing stock toward the smooth running of the work process.
Preparing cost estimates for materials, equipment, and hiring laborers.
Overseeing quality control throughout the work process.
Ensuring that production is completed before deadlines.
Procuring and monitoring the efficiency of production equipment.
Updating the Factory Manager on the status of projects.
Liaising and coordinating production with other departments.
Resolving labor disputes, where requested.

The Branch Manager takes ownership of and pride in their branch.
They have a wide area of responsibilities that include the day-to-day operation of the branch, all communication, management of appointments and payments, people management, stock control, health and risk management, certain aspects of financial management

Development of management control systems for safety, quality and environment.
Ensuring adherence to prescribed legislation and standards.
Implementing of document control systems and procedures.
Continuously controlling, evaluating and revising of documentation and procedures.
Managing and executing internal and external audits, including supply chain audits.
Coordinating and evaluating all internal incident investigations and liaising with relevant government departments.
Managing traceability system and documentation and follow up "non-conformances".
Reporting on monthly target reports for safety and quality.
Consulting with accreditation bodies.

A toolmaker is responsible for making precision tools (such as jigs, molds and dies), special guides and holding devices, which are then used in the manufacturing process to make products.
A toolmaker’s job doesn’t stop once they’ve produced the tools though; they will then monitor these tools to identify, and implement, any necessary modification or repairs.
A toolmaker’s job will also involve using computer numerically controlled (CNC) machines, so a solid background in a variety of technical and IT processes is important.
Typical tasks include:
assembling, fitting and repairing tools
following engineering drawings to measure and mark out the design for the tool
using hand tools such as files, hacksaws and grinders
using machinery such as lathes, presses, milling machines and grinders to cut and shape the tools
using 2D and 3D computer aided design and manufacturing software (CAD/CAM)
using precision measurement instruments such as micrometers, gauges and vernier calipers to check the tool’s dimensions
monitoring the tools used on the manufacturing line to ensure efficient run rates and identify necessary repairs or possible improvements
attending machine breakdowns to identify the root cause and solve the problem
assisting with tool maintenance
compiling reports

Duties to Include:
Create a production schedule.
Train new employees.
Schedule regular maintenance for equipment.
Ensure that health and safety protocols are adhered to.

Prepare samples for testing using various laboratory equipment.
Maintain all laboratory records.
Comply with the correct procedures, policies, and health and safety regulations.
Conduct laboratory tests, analyze results, and document your findings.
Stay informed with the latest industry trends, techniques, and best practices.
Document all activities, results and report back to management.
Clean and sterilize equipment and work area.
Collect and prepare research and information needed for studies.
Classify and label samples.
Undertake basic administrative tasks such as filing and answering telephones.

On line Q C checks
Ensure conformity to all procedures
Liase with the Manager on all expected deliveries
ENSURE THAT INSTRUCTIONS for STORAGE are received from SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Report all non corformaties and deviations
If at any stage you are not clear on a process or delivery, check with Senior Management
Control and Manage Staff - time manage
Adhere to all ISO requirements
Monitor and guide personnel with regard to SOP's as required
Liase with External Auditors, Delivery companies and AUDITORS
Ensure that adequate pest control measures are in place
Ensure that all the requirements to maintain company rating

Perform different job duties based on the items you help manufacture and the size of the factory.
Must read and follow written instructions and work orders.
Start and stop the production line as needed to keep up with workflow and prevent potential safety hazards.
Load and unload items on the production line. This may include packaging or unpackaging products.
Inspect products for defects and pull defective items off the line before they proceed further in the production process.
All defective products must be properly labeled and rerouted away from the work area
Place line machinery on the correct settings in regard to speed and heat when different products or different phases of production are being used, according to company machine specifications.
Properly label all products and ensure that labels and product information match.
Keep work areas clean and neat to avoid product contamination and maintain workplace safety. This may include sweeping, mopping, and performing general housekeeping tasks.
Follow all safety guidelines and regulations as laid out by OSHA and the hiring company, which includes wearing proper safety equipment.
Place all finished products on pallets to be delivered to other locations within the factory.

We are looking for a candidate that is keen to relocate to Tanzania and must have at least 10 years experience in research and development of hard core paints and coatings.
We need someone that has an MSC in Chemistry and paint technology.
We are looking for someone with a core competency in decorative paints, automotive paints, wood coatings, protective coatings and marine coatings

Gaining an understanding of the client's needs and requirements and communicating them and the quality standards to the production teams.
Devising ways to improve the manufacturing process to ensure higher-quality goods.
Devising, improving, and reviewing new specifications and procedures for products or processes, and training staff to use them.
Setting the requirements for raw materials from suppliers and monitoring their compliance.
Supervising inspectors, technicians, and other staff members and providing guidance.
Ensuring legal obligations are followed and ensuring compliance with regulatory bodies and with health and safety guidelines.
Overseeing product development procedures to identify any deviations from quality standards.
Inspecting the final output, comparing it to the requirements, and approving or rejecting the final products.
Keeping accurate documentation and performing statistical analysis.
Gaining feedback from the clients, attending meetings, submitting reports, and assisting external auditors and inspectors.

You will oversee all day to day operations of the business. The candidate is expected to be highly driven and efficiency focused. It is expected that the candidate will have experience in management of manufacturing companies.
Duties to include: Overall day to day management of commercial feed mill
Operations planning and implementation
Involved and contribute in strategic planning for operational expansions
Budget development and overseeing implementation and monitoring through the financial controller
Oversee marketing department, procurement and input warehousing department, finished product and dispatch, financial management, administration and maintenance
Ensures constant monitoring of production efficiencies in the feed mill and oil mill and strives to achieve optimal operating performance and minimal down time
Develops or revises standard operational and working practices and observes workers to ensure compliance with standards
Ensure proper emphasis to product quality and review/develop quality assurance sampling procedures
Reviews current or establishes, implements and monitors new preventative maintenance program
Ensure the use of approved maintenance management systems to track costs and failure rates.
Reviewing and maintaining effective inventory control system from inputs through to finished products
Implementing training programs for employee development and ensuring adequate back-up of personal for key positions.
Monitoring diets used in feed production and working with nutritionists for lowest cost diet formulations.
Developing and ensuring adequate reporting procedures throughout the company
Providing regular reports to Managing Director
Managing operational transitions through company expansion phases
Managing capital development projects such as silo installations, construction projects, factory installation projects etc

This is an important role with significant remuneration potential, as well as the potential for advancement.
It is well suited for a motivated, smart and independent sales professional.
Those with strong knowledge in the promotional gift/corporate gift space will be best suited to this attractive opportunity.

Key purpose of the position
Build a sales team.
Recruit and train sales team members.
The sales team consists of telesales, internal sales and external sales
Achieve sales targets and KPI requirements. Generate new business.
Training: Product training, Sales training, CRM and quoting system training.
This is a key role for the company and requires a capable, independent and experienced sales manager.

Sales management
Lead generation.
Telesales cold calling – ensuring that telesales meet their daily KPI requirements.
Allocate database to sales personnel.
Telesales reports. Calls made, leads generated.
Create the sales scripts for the telesales team.
Sales reports: compile all relevant reports daily and weekly.
Oversee the sourcing of appropriate database.
Calculate and evaluate daily commission and sales.
Monitor CRM system to manage all sales leads.
Training and coaching sales executives..

Sales strategy
Identify, develop, and evaluate sales strategy and plan.
Assist with marketing activities/campaigns to drive awareness and interest.
Interact with marketing to create the required e-marketing product brochures and material.
Carry out market and competitor research and client surveys.
Build customer service and feedback protocol.
Assisting the sales team to close sales.

Teamwork
Demonstrate the ability to interact and cooperate with all team members.
Contribute towards the motivation and support of all sales personnel.
Create a professional sales environment for both staff and clients.
Set examples for others in the team in areas of personal character, commitment, organisational and work habits.
Ensure all work is recorded accurately in the company CRM on a daily basis and evaluated accordingly.

The sole responsibility of the Operations Manager will be to plan and manage their production.
You will be expected to plan and execute all the manufacturing, in-house branding and packaging and dispatch.
You will ensure the operational efficiency is maintained and improved.
Achieve performance KPI Targets.
Maintain key supplier and manufacturing relationships.
Work additional hours as and when required in order to complete the task at hand.

PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT SYSTEM:
Liaising with the developer to ensure that the production system is completely operational and functioning properly to run thr company production.

Updating and creating workflows to ensure all steps have been followed and that the production flow has been optimised.
Uploading stock and prices.

PRODUCTION MEETING
Attend Daily Sales Team Production meeting to determine customer requirements and manufacturing options.
Provide time estimates for custom made orders.
New Orders: Complete electronic job cards, instruct DTP department.
Schedule the preparation & dispatch of all raw materials required.

                   PRE - PRODUCTION PLANNING
Plan and implement the production schedule daily / weekly.
Prioritize jobs, attention to delivery deadlines & client commitments. 
Assign TASKS & TIME frames to Warehouse staff, delegate and manage the team effectively.
Coordinate the Production Flow for multiple orders.
Plan the product Branding Schedule
Schedule all drivers’ deliveries and collections and route planning.
Plan all freight collections & deliveries locally and internationally.

WORK IN PROGRESS:
Update on each job in production, progress on artwork finalisation.
Manage our manufacturers and suppliers, obtain regular progress updates.
Management of the production team, constant follow-ups and feedback discussions.
Monitor all jobs to ensure they will finish on time, ensuring optimum productivity.
Troubleshooting problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions.

STOCK PLANNING
Plan stock holding production to maintain agreed stock levels.
Retail Orders: Ensure adherence to their 24 – 48hr turn around.

QUALITY CONTROL
Resolve quality issues and manufacturing challenges.
Ensure that product quality standards are maintained.
Sign Off branded product samples.
Plan the QC / Branding / Packaging Slot

CUSTOMER COMMUNICATION
Communicate directly with the customer with manufacturing updates, delivery dates etc.
General Customer Service – client liaison.

Effectively set up machines thereby ensuring the smooth operation of machinery
Ensuring that the company produces a top-quality product
Cost effectively towards the ultimate satisfaction of the customers’ requirements
Management of staff

Duties to include
Running the Factory and managing other staff
Plastic and Injection molding

Requirements:
A knowledge of confectionery recipes and how to adjust them
Creating new recipes
Creating quality products for a fast-growing company
A strong leadership ability