Junior Index Research Analyst

Closing Date : / 03 / 24

Reference Number : CLO-1

Job Title : Project Manager : Product & Packaging Development

Job Type : Permanent

Department : Business Development

Number of Positions : 1

Location - Town / City : Roodepoort

Location - Province : Gauteng

Location - Country : South Africa

Required Education Level : Diploma | Advanced Certificate

Job Category : Manufacturing

Job Advert Summary

Clover is looking for a Project Manager : Product & Packaging Development to manage all Projects related to Product & Packaging Development activities, i.e. new product launches, product and / or packaging changes, cost saving and / or optimisation.

Coordinate all project-related activities across relevant functions and manage a small team of Formulation and Packaging Specialists.

Requirements

• National Diploma relating to Packaging and / or Project Management
• Business English : Fluent
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• Experience in working with senior management
• Relevant experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
• Code 08 Driver's license
• People management experience

Key Competencies

• Proactive and action-oriented
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
• Acts with honesty and consistency
• Maintains high standards
• Collaborates with others to achieve a common objective
• Commitment and motivation
• Ability to plan and organize
• Ability to manage projects

Duties and Responsibilities

• Coordinate the investigation and implementation of new Product & Packaging development projects
• Manage allocated projects according to the project process
• Compile project scope and plan with the internal clients
• Organise the project team of technical specialists across functions regarding workloads
• Undertake feasibility studies
• Communicate to all role-players regarding project progress
• Update and inform the project owner continuously with regards to progress
• Consider alternatives timeously and introduce those when a deviation of the project plan occurs
• Keep resources involved with the project motivated and focused
• Follow the project process and provide accurate time plans
• Effective mobilisation, utilisation, and management of project resources
• Assist with execution of the 5-year portfolio plans (product road maps) according to Marketing strategies
• Coordinate the innovation platforms
• Record new ideas and maintain idea databases
• Evaluate and prioritise ideas together with Marketing and other relevant functions
• Perform administrative tasks
• Prepare detailed timelines and indicate key milestones for projects
• Manage project team meetings with clear agendas and minutes, indicating action points / tasks, responsible persons, and due dates
• Conduct profit studies and comparisons
• Review, compare, and consult on product P&L's and Business Plans
• Analyse and audit project success
• Ensure that all admin work is done in time by the relevant resources
• Manage the staff
• Set KPI's and track performance as well as annual performance reviews
• Manage all functional activities of team members
• Ensure team members are skilled and equipped for their role
• Arrange the necessary training, where and when needed
• Define Growth & Development plans for team members
• Conduct People Reviews
• Ensure team members are motivated and living the Clover culture
• Manage admin tasks linked to people management (leave approvals, claims, salary reviews)

Policy

We are committed to Employment Equity and Transformation. Preference will be given to employees from designated groups.