Pedros – Distribution Centre

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Driver

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Responsible for the delivery of goods safely from one destination to another, within the required time frame.
  2. Comply with the times and procedures, regulations, and correct use of resources.
  3. Responsible for the vehicle – safe handling/operating of the vehicle.
  4. Day-to-day inspection of the vehicle and reporting of all faults and serious mechanical problems to the appropriate personnel.
  5. Completing vehicle inspection sheets and refueling of vehicles.
  6. Checking the truck list and following the route to the destination.
  7. Checking the truck and load before going out on the road.
  8. Ensuring safety regulations are being adhered to whilst driving.
  9. Ensure adherence to the Road Traffic Act and ensure the safety of other road users.
  10. Abide by the regulations as set out in the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
  11. Abide by the company policies and the regulations of the road.
  12. Ensuring vehicles are loaded correctly as well as checking documentation against the loads.
  13. Ensure the correct quantities and loads are delivered.
  14. Ensure all proof of deliveries gets signed on delivery.
  15. Loading and off-loading of products including pallets.
  16. Return of returned products, empty containers (lugs), and undelivered invoices.
  17. Comply with 5S standards to ensure cleanliness, safety, and an orderly workplace.
  18. Report to work with all applicable PPE.
  19. Communicate daily activities on the provided system.
  20. Complete the required documents accurately.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must have 5 years of experience within the industry working as a Driver.
  2. Must have a valid code 14 driver’s license.
  3. A valid PDP is required.
  4. An RSA ID is required.
  5. Must have completed Matric.
  6. Must be comfortable with working day or night shifts.
  7. Must be flexible, punctual, and reliable.
  8. Must have good communication and interpersonal skills.

Supply Chain Analyst (Intern)

Job Description

Summary of Job
Supply Chain Analyst Intern will ensure that all administrative duties are done.

1. Establish and maintain clear communication with contacts across
the business.
2. Collating of data and reporting on it.
3. Provide regular management reports, daily weekly, and monthly.
4. Contributing efforts toward the management of special projects.
5. Maintenance of daily reports.

Qualifications & Experience
Diploma or Degree in a related field

Technical Experience
1. Understanding of SOP Implementation
2. Data Analysis and Reporting

Junior Debtors & Creditors Clerk (Polokwane)

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Daily sales order listing.
  2. Processing of customer invoices at correct price and quantity.
  3. Run customer statements per Pedros SOP.
  4. Assist with customer queries.
  5. Follow up on customer PODS.
  6. Prepare weekly POD file for review.
  7. Processing GRV’s and supplier invoices.
  8. Payment preparation/supplier payments.
  9. Maintain electronic filing and updating department registers.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must have 1-3 years experience in a similar role.
  2. Must have strong attention to detail and a proven track record.
  3. 2-3 years Sage 200 Evolution experience.
  4. Previous experience in FMCG, Fast Food, or Retail sectors is required.
  5. Must have a sound understanding of the finance function and a hands-on approach.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
  7. Strong presentation skills.

Fleet Maintenance Officer

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. To attend to Mechanical and Technical aspects of Group Fleet
  2. Ensure Optimal Mechanical Attention
  3. Ensure Cost related efficiencies
  4. Ensure All repairs are carried out to the expected standard – Groupwide
  5. Ensure Fleet is always in a Good Mechanical Condition – Groupwide
  6. Ensure all R&M costs with Service Providers are kept in line
  7. Perform Fleet Inspections – Groupwide
  8. Ensure Service Provider Efficiency

REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. Matric
  2. Must be able to travel nationally
  3. Motor Repair Qualification (Diesel Trade Qualification Pref.) – advantageous
  4. Code 14 license – advantageous
  5. Microsoft Office
  6. Administration experience
  7. Fridge R&M Knowledge – advantageous
  8. Tail lift R&M Knowledge – advantageous
  9. Driver Training Experience- advantageous

Distribution Center Manager

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. A distribution centre manager will lead and oversee the daily operations of the distribution centre
  2. Managing a team, optimizing processes, ensuring inventory accuracy, production targets are met whilst maintaining safety and efficient working conditions
  3. Oversee and manage the day-to-day operations of the distribution centre, including goods receipt, order fulfilment, and production
  4. Lead, mentor, and manage distribution centre staff, including hiring, training, and performance evaluations
  5. Assign tasks, set priorities, and provide guidance to ensure a productive and motivated team
  6. Implement inventory control measures, including stock tracking, cycle counts, and regular reconciliation
  7. Maintain accurate records of stock levels, stock movements, and adjustments
  8. Continuously review and improve distribution centre processes to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and meet performance targets
  9. Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to distribution operations
  10. Enforce quality control standards to maintain product quality and prevent damage or loss
  11. Conduct regular inspections to ensure products are stored safely and securely
  12. Ensure compliance with safety regulations, promote a safe working environment, and respond to safety concerns or incidents
  13. Conduct safety training and ensure staff follow safety procedures
  14. Ensure that distribution centre equipment, such as forklifts and conveyor systems, is well-maintained and in good working condition
  15. Schedule equipment maintenance and repairs as needed
  16. Maintain accurate records related to inventory, orders, safety, and distribution centre activities
  17. Generate reports and provide data analysis to support management decisions
  18. Inventory Management
  19. Warehouse Management Systems
  20. Material Handling Equipment
  21. Quality Control and Assurance
  22. Safety Regulations
  23. Process Optimization
  24. Equipment Maintenance
  25. Layout and Organization

REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. Matric
  2. Drivers license
  3. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent (a degree in supply chain management or logistics – advantageous)
  4. Proven experience in distribution centre or warehouse management or a supervisory role
  5. Strong leadership and team management skills

HR Officer

Job Description

The HR Officer will be required to display a wide range of knowledge, skill and expertise within the area of HR . The HR Officer will be expected to assist the business within the Limpopo and surrounding regions with any HR related queries.. The role plays a pivotal part in fostering a positive and productive workplace culture.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Communicating and assisting stores with HR related matters and queries
  2. Assist to implement and improve systems and procedures related to the HR department
  3. Ensure the updating interpretation and implementation of Organization Policies, Procedures and Agreements
  4. Prepare and present best practice solutions to the business to minimize risks, including management reporting and benchmarking statistics
  5. Assist in training and development at store level
  6. Executing of IPM
  7. Maintain current knowledge of tools and best practices within Employee Relations
  8. Day to day HR/ IR advice to Managers/ Directors/ Employees
  9. Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity even when dealing with controversial issues
  10. Chairing Disciplinary hearings
  11. Appearances at the CCMA for inter alia: Con / Arb processes, Conciliation, Recession Hearings
  12. Dealing with internal greivances (Group and individual)
  13. Counseling, Evaluation and Training of staff
  14. Incapacity Investigations (Poor Work Performance and Ill Health
  15. Facilitating Retrenchment procedures
  16. Drafting / or perusing of Recognitions agreements/ wage and or any other agreements pertaining to Employee/ Union related matters
  17. Strike attendances and settlements

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Qualification in Human Resource Management
  2. Knowledge of LRA; BCEA; SDLA; OHSA; COIDA; UIA; UI Contribution Act; SDA and EEA
  3. Be a good negotiator and conflict handler
  4. Ability to multitask Reliability, dependable and responsible Accuracy and efficiency
  5. MS Office Suite experience
  6. 3 – 5 Years’ experience in HR/IR Generalist
  7. Valid driver’s licence and travel to sites on occasion
  8. Attention to detail
  9. Excellent communication , management , organisational and problem solving skills
  10. Fluency in Tsonga and Venda (will be advantageous)

Junior Debtors / Creditors Clerk

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities :

  1. Complete debtors and creditors functions
  2. Daily sales order listings
  3. Reconciliation of accounts
  4. Processing of customer invoices at the correct price and quantity
  5. Run customer statements per Pedros SOP
  6. Assist with customer queries
  7. Follow up on customer POD’s
  8. Processing GRV’s and supplier invoices
  9. Prepare supplier payment
  10. Maintain electronic filing and update department registers
  11. Ad hoc admin duties


Requirement:

  1. Must have 1 – 3 years experience in a similar role
  2. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  3. Must have 2 – 3 years experience in Sage 200 Evolution
  4. Previous experience in the FMCG, Fast Food or Retail sector
  5. Effective time management , problem solving and decision making
  6. Solid understanding of accounting concepts and principles
  7. Good verbal and written skills

Quality Assurance Officer

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. A Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that products arrive and depart in accordance with quality and safety standards, conduct quality control inspections and provide QC Reports
  2. Review and improve current procedures and conduct regular audits for SOP compliance
  3. Monitor staff performance, providing guidance, and conducting essential training sessions
  4. Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and raise
  5. Improvement Reports
  6. Maintain a comprehensive filing system, complete daily QA checklists, and provide regular compliance reports
  7. Enforce quality and cleaning standards, promptly addressing any deviations
  8. Guide production teams, recommend improvements, and oversee the implementation of procedures
  9. Conduct daily FIFO spot checks and assess safety risks, communicating findings to relevant departments
  10. Identify training needs, foster a food safety culture, and train new employees
  11. Perform sporadic production checks and follow through on HSE minutes, findings, and improvements
  12. Track waste control, conduct cleaning inspections, and ensure strict adherence to product testing procedures
  13. Understanding of SOP Implementation
  14. Quality Control and Assurance
  15. Health and Safety Regulations
  16. Data Analysis and Reporting

REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  2. Certified Food Safety Manager – Certificate or Diploma
  3. HACCP certified with strong regulatory skills
  4. An understanding of microbiology and food technology
  5. Knowledge and understanding of poultry processing
  6. Minimum 3 years proven experience as a QA Officer

Debtors & Creditors Clerk (Polokwane)

Job Description

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Daily sales order listing.
  2. Processing of customer invoices at correct price and quantity.
  3. Run customer statements per Pedros SOP.
  4. Assist with customer queries.
  5. Follow up on customer PODS.
  6. Prepare weekly POD file for review.
  7. Processing GRV’s and supplier invoices.
  8. Payment preparation/supplier payments.
  9. Maintain electronic filing and updating department registers.

REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Must have 1-3 years experience in a similar role.
  2. Must have strong attention to detail and a proven track record.
  3. 2-3 years Sage 200 Evolution experience.
  4. Previous experience in FMCG, Fast Food, or Retail sectors is required.
  5. Must have a sound understanding of the finance function and a hands-on approach.
  6. Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organisation.
  7. Strong presentation skills.

Production Manager (Capetown)

Job Description

Summary of Job
The Production Manager is responsible for overseeing all aspects of the
production process to ensure efficiency, quality, and safety. This role involves
managing production schedules, supervising staff, maintaining equipment, and
driving continuous improvement to meet organizational goals. The role is critical
in coordinating with other departments to achieve optimal production output
while adhering to quality and safety standards.

Duties and Responsibilities: 

General Management:
• Develop and implement production plans to meet sales and distribution
requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Lead daily team meetings to align on targets and address operational
issues.

Production Overview:
• Ensure daily production targets are met and manage deviations promptly.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and address any identified issues.
• Oversee inventory levels and manage procurement in line with demand
forecasts.
• To understand and monitor yields in line with the SOP.

Staff Supervision and Development:
• Directly supervise production staff, providing coaching and guidance to
enhance performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training or
development programs as needed.
• Foster a safe and motivated work environment.

Health and Safety Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations in the production
environment.
• Conduct routine safety audits and implement corrective actions for any
discrepancies.

Equipment Maintenance:
• Monitor production equipment to ensure it is operating efficiently.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and address repairs promptly.

Reporting and Metrics:

• Track and analyse production metrics to optimize efficiency and identify
areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance to senior
management.
• Develop and implement production plans to meet sales and distribution
requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers and ensure the timely delivery of materials.
• Lead daily team meetings to align on targets and address operational
issues.

Production Overview:

• Ensure daily production targets are met and manage deviations promptly.
• Conduct regular quality control checks and address any identified issues.
• Oversee inventory levels and manage procurement in line with demand
forecasts.
• To understand and monitor yields in line with the SOP.

Staff Supervision and Development:

• Directly supervise production staff, providing coaching and guidance to
enhance performance.
• Conduct performance evaluations and recommend training or
development programs as needed.
• Foster a safe and motivated work environment.

Health and Safety Compliance:
• Ensure adherence to all health and safety regulations in the production
environment.
• Conduct routine safety audits and implement corrective actions for any
discrepancies.

Equipment Maintenance:
• Monitor production equipment to ensure it is operating efficiently.
• Coordinate scheduled maintenance and address repairs promptly.

Reporting and Metrics:
• Track and analyse production metrics to optimize efficiency and identify
areas for improvement.
• Prepare and present reports on production performance to senior
management.

Qualifications & Experience:
1. Matric
2. Relevant tertiary qualification
3. Proven work experience within the industry
4. Strong leadership and supervisory skills
5. Poultry knowledge
6. Food safety and quality control
7. Processing Equipment
8. Health and Safety regulations
9. Inventory Management
10. Production Scheduling
11. Cold chain knowledge

Quality Assurance Officer

Job Description

A Quality Assurance Officer will ensure that products arrive and depart in accordance with quality and safety standards, conduct quality control inspections and provide QC Reports


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Review and improve current procedures and conduct regular audits for SOP compliance
  2. Monitor staff performance, providing guidance, and conducting essential training sessions
  3. Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and raise Improvement Reports
  4. Maintain a comprehensive filing system, complete daily QA checklists, and provide regular compliance reports
  5. Enforce quality and cleaning standards, promptly addressing any deviations
  6. Guide production teams, recommend improvements, and oversee the implementation of procedures
  7. Conduct daily FIFO spot checks and assess safety risks, communicating findings to relevant departments
  8. Identify training needs, foster a food safety culture, and train new employees
  9. Perform sporadic production checks and follow through on HSE minutes, findings, and improvements
  10. Track waste control, conduct cleaning inspections, and ensure strict adherence to product testing procedures
  11. Understanding of SOP Implementation
  12. Quality Control and Assurance
  13. Health and Safety Regulations
  14. Data Analysis and Reporting


REQUIREMENTS:

  1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
  2. Minimum 3 years proven experience as a QA Officer
  3. Certified Food Safety Manager – Certificate or Diploma
  4. HACCP certified with strong regulatory skills
  5. An understanding of microbiology and food technology
  6. Knowledge and understanding of poultry processing
  7. Variance Management
  8. DC External Audit Results
  9. Creation of training courses to address deficiencies in personnel or procedures
  10. Analytical thinker
  11. Detail orientated
  12. Effective communication skills
  13. Quality focused
  14. Good leadership and problem-solving skills

Quality Manager

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  1. Ensure that products arrive and depart in accordance with quality and safety standards, conduct quality control inspections and provide QC Reports
  2. Review and improve current procedures and conduct regular audits for SOP compliance
  3. Monitor staff performance, providing guidance, and conducting essential training sessions
  4. Investigate product quality issues, conduct root cause analyses, and raise Improvement Reports
  5. Maintain a comprehensive filing system, complete daily QA checklists, and provide regular compliance reports
  6. Enforce quality and cleaning standards, promptly addressing any deviations
  7. Guide production teams, recommend improvements, and oversee the implementation of procedures
  8. Conduct daily FIFO spot checks and assess safety risks, communicating findings to relevant departments
  9. Identify training needs, foster a food safety culture, and train new employees
  10. Perform sporadic production checks and follow through on HSE minutes, findings, and improvements
  11. Track waste control, conduct cleaning inspections, and ensure strict adherence to product testing procedures
  12. Communicate with the NPD department on a weekly basis to check on any new products being trialled and tested
  13. Conduct sensory evaluations and taste profiling on all new and existing products including but not limited to basting sauces, table sauces, blended spices, mayonnaise various variants, cool drinks and fruit juices
  14. Ensure batch consistency from original kitchen sample supplied by NPD through to batches supplied to all DCs nationally
  15. Evaluate product consistency taking most common flavours into account such as – sweet, bitter, sour, salty, meaty(umami), cool and hot
  16. Obtain updated kitchen sample from suppliers once the current retention sample reaches shelf life, conduct new evaluations on new samples provided vs batches delivered to DCs
  17. Ensure availability of all product specification sheets
  18. Analytical Thinking – Ability to analyse data for insightful decision-making in quality control processes
  19. Attention to Detail – Meticulously focusing on specifics for thorough audits, documentation, and compliance
  20. Effective Communication – Effectively conveying information to ensure seamless collaboration with teams and stakeholders
  21. Quality Focus – Demonstrated commitment to maintaining high-quality standards in all processes
  22. Leadership – Capable of leading and guiding production teams, providing support and recommendations
  23. Problem-Solving – Taking proactive steps to identify risks, suggesting improvements, and solving quality-related issues
  24. Understanding of SOP Implementation
  25. Quality Control and Assurance
  26. Health and Safety Regulations
  27. Data Analysis and Reporting
  28. Must have worked in kitchen environments to learn about cooking techniques and ingredients
  29. Kept up with food trends, innovations, and advancements in sensory science
  30. Knowledge of food ingredients and applications
  31. Must have knowledge of recipe formulations and ingredient combinations
  32. FSA Implementation and compliance
  33. DC External Audit Results
  34. Creation of training courses to address deficiencies in personnel or procedures
  35. Perform as DC Contact for customer issues
  36. Compile monthly quality reports
  37. Occasional travel to DC’s nationally

REQUIREMENTS: 

  1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in the relevant field
  2. Certified Food Safety Manager certificate /diploma – Speciality – Flavor sensory evaluations & Taste Profiling
  3. Minimum 3 years proven experience as a QA Officer with Sensory evaluations and Taste Profiling experience
  4. Understanding of further processing – Advantageous
  5. Knowledge and understanding of poultry processing required
  6. HACCP Certified and strong regulatory skills
  7. Understanding of management principles and team concepts
  8. Risk Assessment and process change control
  9. Attention to detail set priorities and follows through
  10. Understand Microbiology and food technology

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