Raw Material & Pest Control Manager (FMCG)

SUMMARY:
A vacancy exists for a Raw Material & Pest Control Manager to join this dynamic FMCG team in Mpumalanga.

POSITION INFO:
Minimum requirements:

• Grade 12
• Qualified Grain Grader (Maize, Sorghum, Sunflower)
• Grain Grading qualifications in other grain commodities will be an advantage. 
• 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, Operational environment in Food Manufacturing as a Manager.
• Previous experience with Mills will be an advantage.
• Experience in silo operations / equipment.

• 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.

• 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.