Continuous Improvement Manager

Job Advert Summary

NUTRI Feeds is one of the leaders in the manufacturing of animal feed in South Africa. We are also a world player and the first choice in animal feeds for poultry, pigs, sheep, dairy and beef cattle. The following vacancy exists within the Maintenance department at NUTRI FEEDS.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or management related field
• 5 Years FMCG 5 environment experience
• Experience in working on Pragma, Power Star and Finnivo will be advantageous
• Knowledge and experience of business process analysis
• Strong understanding of safety, health and equipment management
• Valid drivers licence and reliable transport
• Must be willing to travel

Skills required:

• Ability to communicate and liaise effectively at all levels and with people of diverse backgrounds;
• Capability to determine objectives for effective workflow management;
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities;
• Ability to work within tight timeframes and in a fast-paced environment;
• Strong attention to detail and analytical thinking
• Advanced computer skills (including Microsoft Office – Excel)
• Should be Self-driven, positive-minded & highly energetic
• A high degree of self-sufficiency and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct risk assessments and identify potential risks to the company’s operations
• Develop and implement mitigation strategies for identified risks
• Work with other departments to ensure that risk management and internal audit are integrated into all aspects of the business
• Analyse and improve operational and asset management processes
• Ensure implementation, compliance and continuous improvement of Pragma AMIP framework
• Track production losses and high maintenance cost assets
• Develop profit improvement initiatives
• Develop, implement and monitor OEE and KPI reporting models
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive loss elimination initiatives
• Identify training needs and facilitate in-house training
• Support operations and maintenance teams with continuous improvement initiatives
• Compile and submit sustainability and environmental performance reports
• Conduct maintenance and environmental audits
• Participate in new installations, equipment evaluations and project development
• Produce monthly benchmarking reports covering OEE, downtime, energy usage, and maintenance cost per ton.