THE JOB AT A GLANCE:
The successful candidate will be responsible for but limited to; driving continuous improvement in the unit to maintain and improve operating efficiencies, reduce cost and improve sustainability. They will act as a custodian for the production batch/job management as well as stock management process. They will provide support to the process engineer and production staff, with a particular focus on tracking financial benefits around continuous improvement and value add projects
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Perform data analysis, root-cause analysis and work with the cost accountant to implement process improvements to support issue resolution and optimizing production processes to eliminate losses, improve capacity, throughput and reduce conversion cost.
- Assist with mass balance calculations and monitoring of actual waste factors vs benchmarked standards.
- Monitor material issues and returns and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures
- Track the financial benefits associated with the various improvement projects
- Work with the Production, R&D, Technology and Quality teams to support the design of new systems and processes for the introduction of new products and the improvement of existing processes, with regard to financial benefits
- Ensure that jobs and batches are opened and closed timeously
- Report on actual volumes and variances vs plan daily, escalating to cost accountant and site management for action, in order to minimize losses
- Assist Cost Accountant with variance analysis and validation monthly
- Training production staff to complete basic system transactions, to ensure that internal controls and standard practice is followed at all times
- Assist cost accountant with internal controls at the unit ensuring compliance with standard
- operating procedures and assist with preparation and support during audits and self-assessments.
- Attend stock takes and assist cost accountant to ensure compliance to standard operating procedure
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-year degree/diploma in costing, administration, or related fields.
- Industry FMCG experience is required, exceptions will be considered;
- Oracle experience preferred
- 2 - 3 years in a similar role
Tiger Brands is proudly Africas largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.
Being a food company means were an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and thats why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.
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.
