AVI Ltd. is known for its leading household brands across many categories including: hot beverages, sweet and savoury biscuits and snacks, frozen convenience foods, personal care products, cosmetics, shoes, accessories, and fashion apparel.
NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED operates 5 manufacturing sites, offering world class manufacturing facilities in Isando (Johannesburg), Rosslyn (Pretoria), Westmead and Durban (KZN). It is home to some of the best-known South African tea, coffee and creamer brands, including our delicious range of much-loved savoury and sweet biscuits, and our melt-in-your-mouth snack range.
An exciting opportunity exists for a Technical Manager at NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED Isando, Biscuits. The purpose of the role is to lead the Technical Team and drive the NPD and R&D portfolios. The successful incumbent will report to the Operations Executive with a dotted line to the Technical Executive.
Line Manager: Operations Executive
Number of Direct Reports: 4
Job Specification: Key Performance Areas: Responsible for overall R&D and NPD activities on site.Identify and implement Improvement Opportunities related to product quality and process optimizationLiaise with suppliers on quality and technical issues.Operational budgeting and cost controlCompetency development of teams, including mentoring and coachingTrend and review raw material, product and process specifications and update themDevelop, validate and implement equipment and process proceduresCreate exciting new products in line with Design HACCP requirements that will meet market requirements from concept phase to industrializationConduct shelf life studiesConduct sensory evaluationIdentify, test and approve new ingredientsDevelop, validate and implement analytical methodsTo support the project team in the scoping, development and commissioning of CAPEX projectsSupport packaging projects as requiredIssue regular project status reports and hand-over project reportProvide hands on support and involvement in the day to day operationsProvide hands-on training in baking and baking operations as well as class room training sessionsMentor and develop junior members of the Technical teamEnsure the Pilot Plant facility fulfills the site AIB,GMP and Safety requirementsMaintain good manufacturing practicesEnforce and maintain disciplineMinimum Requirements: Experience: A minimum 10 years' experience within the FMCG / Food Production Industry.A minimum of 5 years in a managerial role.Previous experience within the baking industry.Qualifications: BSc / BSc (Hons) degree in Food Science or any related qualification is essentialExperience in operations, quality or R&D within the FMCG Industry spanning at least 5 yearsAdditional Requirements: Knowledge of data analysis and related software (i.e. Minitab, Statistica)Knowledge of FSSC 22000 and AIBKnowledge of SAPKnowledge of Manufacturing Execution System (MES)Knowledge of Sensory ScienceCompetencies: Thinking AnalyticallyAttention to DetailDocumenting FactsInterpreting DataArticulating InformationMaking DecisionsTaking InitiativeResolving Conflict
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