Clover is looking for a Manager: Concept & Packaging Development to design of products which are complex and of a high profile. The incumbent is involved in market research, prior to conducting a business viability study and finalising the packaging design. Leads the packaging agenda and strategic direction on large scale Supply Chain projects.
Requirements
Degree ( In Food Science/ Technology related studies)
Direct experience in the Product Development/R&D field in preferably a Food manufacturing environment
Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
People management experience
Experience in working with senior management
Business English: Fluent
Computer literacy (Advanced)
Travel off-site/ overnight stay
Competencies
Achieves Results Effectively
Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
Coach and develop people
Displays resilience, determination and flexibility
Must be a team player
Ability to influence
Build high performing teams
Business acumen
Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
Managing people for performance
Interpersonal effectiveness
Brings a strategic contribution
Apply expertise and technology
Communicates effectively
Customer orientated
Thinking and reasoning logically
Ability to apply numerical principles
Ability to plan and organize
Duties and Responsibilities
Drive Innovation in collaboration with various Business Units
Stay abreast of local & international packaging launches & trends and communicate opportunities within the Business
Establish frequent strategic innovation sessions with Marketing to share local and global innovations, ideas and trends
Build strong networks with key packaging suppliers with the objective to obtain information on innovation, new technology and application
Ensure the development of packaging in line with the Marketing brief and company’s business plans, cost targets and delivering on defined consumer expectations
Build strong cross-functional relationships with Marketing, Procurement, Production, NBD, Quality and other relevant internal functions
Assist the product optimisation team, continuously applying new technologies to be more efficient in formulation cost
Build strong networks with key packaging suppliers with the objective to obtain information on innovation, new technology and application
Establish a continuous review of all packaging elements with the objective to find opportunities for cost saving and/or improved efficiency
Manage and drive optimisation and/or cost savings projects and ensure implementation according to timelines
Design & Developing of packaging material
Put in place appropriate tools to manage the Packaging development process, i.e. Project Management Tools, Prioritisation tools, etc.
Ensure all Ingredient- and Product Specifications & profiles, are up to date on the relevant Business systems relating to packaging
Propose clear packaging recommendations in line with marketing briefs, considering technical feasibility, value analysis, risks, cost, accessibility, timing, food safety, etc.
Provide the necessary drawings, dummies, works maps and all relevant specification requirements
Be the technical packaging expert & support to all relevant departments (Marketing, Procurement, Production, Quality, Logistics)
Coordinate and supervise packaging material trials and manage all the packaging aspects of projects
Participate in shelf life predictive modelling, relevant shelf life testing and/or consumer tests
Investigate & develop knowledge on new pack materials & ingredients, functionalities, technologies, printing processes, packaging equipment, innovation and saving opportunities
Co-ordinate communications amongst suppliers, procurement, production and quality teams
Mitigate risk for Clover by evaluating & auditing potential new and/or alternative suppliers
Assist with supplier quality audits and incident investigations
Responsible for Regulatory Affairs
Establish, manage and develop a well-experienced & skilled resource structure within the team
Ensure easy, quick, up to date access to the most updated versions of all relevant Acts, regulations and standards
Build a strong network with the relevant Regulatory authorities, external associations and key stakeholders
Ensure the necessary support, input and feedback on regulatory matters to the relevant PT&T resources as well as Business Units
Ensure compliance with the operational requirements of the factory
Create packaging item codes, load and maintain the BOM’s
Draft, issue, maintain and control packaging material specifications, pallet configurations and colour standards
Ensure pack material designs & quality aspects comply with operational requirements and constraints of the factories
As the packaging technical support, assist and support the process of fault finding (including corrective actions), in co-operation with Production, Procurement, Logistics, Quality and PIT teams, for existing packaging with continuous specification deviations
Participate with Engineering and Production in setting up and commissioning of new packaging lines/equipment
Manage Staff
Ensure the needed resources and organisation to deliver on all product and development projects within the business within the required cost, quality & time framework
Manage, train, coach and develop the team to ensure the needed medium and long term scientific capabilities & competencies
Set individual and team objectives, manage and measure the individual and team performance
Manage the Product Development budget
Build a culture of efficient internal, cross functional communication
Establish a Food Science Centre of Excellence in order tp provide product technology support to other functions within PT&T and the Business
Manage the Sensory Evaluation function and ensure its efficient, relevant support to all functions
Laboratory Technician
Closing Date
2024/08/15
Reference Number
CLO240812-10
Job Title
Laboratory Technician
Job Type
Permanent
Department
Production
Number of Positions
1
Location – Town / City
Port Elizabeth
Location – Province
Eastern Cape
Location – Country
South Africa
Required Education Level
Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category
Manufacturing
Job Advert Summary
Clover has a vacancy for an experienced Laborartory Technician, to join their Production team at the Port Elizabeth branch. The Purpose of this position is to conduct basic laboratory tests and report on results.
Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
Business English: Fluent
Computer literacy (Advanced)
Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
Relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level
Competencies
Proactive and action orientated
Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively
Maintains high standards
Acts with honesty and consistency
Solves problems through effective decision making.
Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
Commitment and motivation
Interpersonal effectiveness
Communicates effectively
Administrative capabilities
Customer orientated
Duties and Responsibilities
Setup, maintain and operate laboratory equipment
Prepare and maintain stocks of chemical reagents and microbiological reagents/cultures/media
Operate laboratory equipment in line with the standard operating procedures and well maintained
Ensure that lab procedure are followed according to standard procedures
Maintain all safety procedures in the laboratory
Ensure that the lab is clean at all times
Ensure that Good Manufacturing Practices (GLP) is maintained
Conduct sampling and testing
Prepare and analyse samples
Releasing of Raw and Packaging materials
Perform routine QC/laboratory analysis
Report of Non-confirming and retesting and sending the final report is essential
Record all results neatly and must be filed as required
Ensure that all procedures are followed before releasing the final product to the market
Ensure that the laboratory equipment are calibrated and must be monitored at the beginning of each shift
Report equipment break downs in time
Safety in the laboratory
Follow all safety procedures in the lab. (e.g. wearing of PPE)
Know all emergency procedures e.g. eye wash station, safety reps and first aiders.
Report all safety incidents
General Worker
Closing Date
2024/08/14
Reference Number
CLO240807-1
Job Title
General Worker
Job Type
Permanent
Department
Production
Number of Positions
05
Location – Town / City
Queensburgh
Location – Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country
South Africa
Required Education Level
Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category
Food Service
Job Advert Summary
Perform basic general work, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged product, loading, cleaning or any other tasks as required by Production team in Powder factory. Perform basic general work, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged product, loading, cleaning or any other tasks as required by Production team in Powder factory. Perform basic general work, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged product, loading, cleaning or any other tasks as required by Production team in Powder factory. Perform basic general work, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged product, loading, cleaning or any other tasks as required by Production team in Powder factory. Perform basic general work, shrink-wrapping, sorting damaged product, loading, cleaning or any other tasks as required by Production team in Powder factory.
Requirements
Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
Business English: Fluent
Work in extreme conditions.
Has work experience in the Powder department.
Work shifts/weekends/public holidays.
Pass Readiness Assessments
Competencies
Acts with honesty and consistency.
Maintains high standards.
Must be a team player.
Commitment and motivation
Communicates effectively.
Duties and Responsibilities
Perform basic/general tasks.
Complete basic tasks according to Standard Operating Procedures
Handling products
Comply with Health and Safety regulations.
Maintain housekeeping standards.
Any ad-hoc tasks as required by management
Driver: Code C
Closing Date
2024/08/19
Reference Number
CLO240731-6
Job Title
Driver: Code C
Job Type
Permanent
Department
Production
Number of Positions
01
Location – Town / City
Queensburgh
Location – Province
KwaZulu-Natal
Location – Country
South Africa
Required Education Level
Grade 12 | National Certificate
Job Category
Food Service
Job Advert Summary
Deliver and collect products to Internal customers in accordance with Clover policy and procedures.