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Role Title: Raw Material And Pest Control Manager

Location: Leslie

Term: Permanent

Application Submissions: recruitment@alos.co.za

The tasks will include but are not limited to:

  • 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 are 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 specific to Leslie diverse.
  • Pre-inspections at suppliers on raw materials to ensure the quality received complies.
  • GMO Maize: Ensure adequate and efficient transfer and offloading planning is in place.
  • Non-GMO Maize: Ensure receipt, transfer, sampling, testing, and grading of non-GMO raw materials is conducted correctly.
  • Maize transfers: Ensure that Maize complies 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, 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 are thoroughly inspected for any sign of infestation and that remedial action is taken as required.
  • Ensure effective rodent, cat and bird control.
  • Ensure pallet pest control is adequately performed.
  • Ensure compliance with the OHSA as well as all relevant environmental legislation
  • Ensure compliance with 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 & Silos to required standards.

The successful candidate must possess the necessary attributes to perform the following:

  • Computer Literate (Microsoft Office: Excel, Word etc.)
  • Administrative, Technical and Organizational skills
  • Focused on detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work under pressure and independently, good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Focus on cleanliness and hygiene
  • Manage staff to ensure a higher level of performance is achieved.

Minimum requirements:

  • Grade 12
  • Qualified Grain Grader (Maize, Sorghum, Sunflower)
  • Grain Grading qualifications in other grain commodities will be an advantage.
  • P Registration Licence (valid with latest medical results)
  • Valid driver’s 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 in, Operational environment in FMCG (Food Manufacturing) as a Manager.
  • Previous experience with Mills will be an advantage
  • Experience in silo operations/equipment.
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