Raw Material & Pest Control Manager (Fmcg)

Minimum requirements: Grade 12 Qualified Grain Grader (Maize, Sorghum, Sunflower) Grain Grading qualifications in other grain commodities will be an advantage. Valid drivers license and own transport. Fluent in English. Investigative skills. Hygiene auditing. Lab and grading equipment usage. Minimum of 3 years experience in pest control management. Minimum of 3 years relevant experience, Operational environment in Food Manufacturing as a Manager. Previous experience with Mills will be an advantage. Experience in silo operations / equipment. Essential skills required: Computer Literate (Microsoft office: Excel, Word etc.) Administrative, Technical and Organizational skills Focused on detail and accuracy Good time management Self-Motivated Ability to work under pressure and independently Good communication and interpersonal skills Be able to carry out instructions Focus on cleanliness and hygiene Manage staff to ensure higher level of performance achieved. Role and responsibilities: Internal and external communication to all stakeholders. Grading of all incoming Raw materials (must comply with Grading Regulations). Quality assurance of all Raw materials. Ensure fumigation is done as per IPMP and raw materials managed while in storage. Zero tolerance on infestation. Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports (Raw Material and Pest Control). Ensure Food Safety Management System is adhered to (FSSC22000). Collecting and grading incoming raw material samples Pre-inspections at suppliers on raw materials to ensure quality receive comply. GMO Maize: Ensure adequate and efficient transfer and offloading planning in place. Non-GMO Maize: Ensure receipt, transfer, sampling, testing, grading of non-GMO raw materials is conducted correctly. Maize transfers: ensure that Maize comply with standard requirements. Prepare, conduct and track pest control actions and inspections using IPMP. Plan and order required remedies and equipment. Manage budget for departments. Manage the storage of, usage and disposal of all remedies and PPE. Ensure that all consignments of raw materials are sampled and inspected for infestation. Ensure that all returns, whether internally or externally is thoroughly inspected for any sign of infestation and that remedial action is taken as required. Ensure compliance to the OHSA as well as all relevant environmental legislation Ensure compliance to all company OHS and environmental policies. Create and use track and control documents to ensure productivity and effective food, safety and quality management. Manage Raw Material stores & Silo to required standards.