General Manager

Rcl Foods; Gauteng; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food production company in South Africa is seeking a Production Manager to oversee the efficient management of baking operations. Key responsibilities include managing product quality, cost control, and compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree and has at least five years of relevant experience in a similar role. Powerful leadership skills and baking expertise are crucial for success in this position.

Qualifications

• Registered with the chamber of baking will be advantageous.
• A minimum of five years working experience in a similar role.
• Valid driver's licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage production processes to ensure high quality and compliance.
• Implement effective maintenance systems and monitor KPIs.
• Oversee dispatch and delivery functions to minimize losses.
• Maintain control of the budget and ensure compliance with legal requirements.
• Address human resources issues effectively according to legal standards.

Skills

Baking experience

Leadership

Quality control

Cost management

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description

To manage Sunbake in a profitable manner to increase sales and brand image while producing a high-quality product which is in line with consumer demands. This must be done in line with the implementation of the Strategic Plan. Extensive travel is a feature of the job.

Responsibilities

Production

• To produce high quality product at the required volumes at optimum cost levels.
• To ensure that standardised recipes are implemented throughout the Sunbake/Sunshine where applicable Group.
• To ensure that all KPI's are monitored and adheres to agreed targets on an ongoing basis.
• To ensure a high standard of quality control in respect of product produced is implemented and monitored.
• To ensure the implementation of the Food Safety Management and HACCP Program at each bakery.
• To ensure that the product produced meets the requirements of the customers.
• To ensure that cost of production and raw material usages does not exceed forecasted levels.
• To ensure compliance to all legal requirements.
• To manage capacity constraints to ensure orders are fulfilled in full and on time.
• To drive health and safety culture in the production teams.

Plant Maintenance

• To ensure the effective and efficient maintenance of the production plants respective bakery, targeting a 4.5% unplanned DT.
• To monitor and oversee maintenance systems (PRAGMA System) in line with the CAPEX budget.
• To ensure the CAPEX budget is planned and utilized effectively.
• To implement a planned maintenance system where required and to ensure that the system is adhered to and no deviations occur.
• To ensure that maintenance systems are adhered to in order to ensure that no equipment must be replaced before its due date.
• To ensure that all bakeries have at least a 24hr water system available.
• To ensure that each bakery obtains a certificate of compliance in terms of the relevant legal acts and standards.
• To ensure adherence to all sustainability protocols, including power and water backup facilities.
• Ensure utilities are measured and targets are adhered to.
• Ensure the legal appointments are made GMR 2.1 & 2.7 in accordance with the OHSACT and accountability and responsibility in terms of liability is well understood.
• To drive a health and safety culture in the engineering teams.

Despatch and Delivery

• To ensure an efficient despatch & delivery function at each bakery.
• To ensure that a system is in place at each bakery re product and crates entering and leaving despatch to minimize losses incurred.
• To ensure that proper legal agreements are in place for all outsourced delivery functions.
• Manage the Telematix platform to improve service levels.
• To address the rationalization of routes per bakery.
• To ensure that a crate control system is implemented and maintained.
• To ensure that the current delivery cost is reduced in line with loaves per kilometre parameters.
• To implement an effective and efficient sales and marketing function in line with business strategy.
• Support the sales and marketing function through participation and collaboration with role players.
• To implement and develop a marketing plan.
• To manage sales to retail, forecourt business and catering outlets.
• To address and analyse per bakery customer preferences in regard to the thickness of bread slices.
• To build and expand on relationships with customers.
• To manage on a monthly basis the activities of the key accounts manager.
• To implement a system to control transfer prices between bakeries.
• To manage, monitor and advise on all promotional activities within the group.
• To address the feasibility of opening depots and routes.
• To ensure brilliant execution of growth strategy per channel in alignment with Head Office.
• To share opposition marketing activities in order to remain competitive.
• To propose possible new product developments for relevant.
• To address ways of extending our product range to general trade, forecourt business and catering outlets.
• To address replacing tender business with general trade and retail sales.
• To address the feasibility of opening depots, factory shops and kiosks.

Transport

• To ensure the effective and efficient utilization of the fleet.
• To ensure vehicle operating costs do not exceed budgeted kilometres.
• To ensure that the Sunbake Fleet projects a positive image of the company.
• To ensure that all legal regulations are adhered to.
• To ensure that a system is implemented on vehicle maintenance for both outsourced and in-sourced transports.
• To ensure that proper legal agreements for all outsourced transport functions.

Cost Control

• To maintain control of the expenses within budget limits.
• To ensure that all cash control and cash handling procedures are implemented and adhered to in order to prevent losses for the bakeries.

Debtors

• To ensure a sound credit control policy is adhered to per bakery.
• To monitor and control customers who have exceeded credit limits.
• To monitor and control driver shorts and outstanding's per bakery.

Administration

• To ensure that each bakery has an adequate internal control system in order to safeguard the companies assets.
• To ensure any deviations from the control systems are addressed and the required action taken.

Procurement

• Engage with the respective procurement department to ensure we procure as per the policies and procedures.

Risk Management

• To control the pricing of all expenditure in regard to procurement.
• To ensure a long term policy is implemented in the procurement and replacement of bakery equipment.
• To ensure that no equipment purchases are made through petty cash receipts.

Human Resources

• To ensure that the Human Resource issues are managed effectively and that all policies and procedures are adhered to.
• To ensure that the numbers per bakery are control and monitored.
• To ensure that all legal requirements as per BCEA, LRA and EE are adhered to.
• To address the issue of the quality of driver salesman and to investigate the implementation of Learnerships.
• To address and address the issue of the lack of successors in management structures.
• To address the issue of the acute shortages of technical staff.
• To address manning, overtime worked and number of TES employees.

Strategic Issues

• To address the legal implication of excess overtime being worked in terms of the BCE.
• To address and implement a cohesive effort to exploit possible growth opportunities.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor degree
• Valid drivers' licence
• Registered with the chamber of baking will be advantageous
• Baking experience and background is a must.
• A minimum of five years working experience in similar role.