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Leonie Fischer and Associates will always endeavour to recruit and introduce suitable candidates in line with the Job Description as agreed upon with the Client. Depending on the client situation, there can be more than one way to assist in the recruitment process. At this time we shall agree upon the recruitment methodology, which can be one of the following:
National Manufacturing Manager
Nigeria, Africa

Take your career to the next level and join a renowned global bottler to manage their national manufacturing operations in Nigeria.

 

You will form part of senior management ranks and assume responsibility for the development of maintenance culture in the system to sustain good quality results. Also implement programs to improve organizational structure and strengthen functional support to the regions.

 

Reporting directly to the Managing Director, you will ensure KPI’s and objectives are being met and supervise the plant, projects, systems, quality and technical efficiency.

              

SPECIFIC DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

 

·        Develop a short - and medium term production plan to align manufacturing capability with the growth in sales volume;

·        Strengthening the organizational structure at plant level;

·        Develop programs and systems to improve plant maintenance and performance;

·        Develop strategies to improve quality assurance, including environmental compliance and safety;

·        Review and approve CAPEX and infrastructure projects;

·        Compare operating results to established objectives, and take action to improve efficiencies;

·        Plan and manage the department’s operational budget.

 

CRITICAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

·        Relevant tertiary engineering qualification (Physical Science /Mechanical/ Chemical/ Electrical);  

·        Minimum 8 years technical manufacturing experience in a food/beverage envisonment (of which at least 4 years management experience in a beverage/bottling company - preferably as Manufacturing Manager or Plant Manager. 

·        Basic understanding of bottling line machine/tool technology

·        Project management skills

·        Willing to reside in Nigeria

 

Research and Development Director
Johannesburg
A leading mulinational giant in the FMCG arena seeks to employ an individual with a well developed understanding of products and processes to lead the R&D strategic direction for the South African Business Unit.
  •  You will work closely with the leadership team to build and implement a new business development technical strategy, by creating consumer insight led technical solutions that will lead to a portfolio of pipeline products and exploit market opportunities;
  • Lead programs for R&D effectiveness;
  • Innovate, develop, support, and expand new technology platforms;  
  • Act as the custodian of all design standards and have a pivotal role in championing Quality, ensuring compliance to product specifications;
  • Protect the company name, products and brands and ensure technical compliance with Group guidelines as well as with local regulatory legislation
 
 
We would like to enter into discussions with you if have the following; please send your Cv to louna@lfa.co.za
 
  • Degree in Food Technology or Food Science;
  • 10 years experience in R&D and FMCG (food and beverage) environment;
  • Extensive experience & track record of successful R&D product development and product/process technology leadership at senior/executive level;
  • Strong understanding of broader business commercial strategies;
  • Strong people and networking skills
BU Financial Controller
Johannesburg East

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will provide leadership to manage all financial controls within a major multinational manufacturing operation. Support, develop and ensure timely and accurate management and statutory reporting in accordance with US/GAAP and local GAAP policy.

 

Other duties:

  • Provide financial stewardship of company assets and activities
  • Maintaining strong internal control environment/operating processes
  • Implementing and overseeing efficient, well-controlled financial transaction processing systems
  • Accountable for Financial Reporting and Transaction Processing
  • Management of a large financial department consisting of 50 staff (Accounts Payable; Costing; Fixed Assets; Credit Control; Sales Support; Reporting)
  • Responsible for internal controls and operating processes
  • Responsible for a successful audit rating

 

Please mail your CV to louna@lfa.co.za if you have the following:

 

  • CA qualification essential
  • Strong accounting and FMCG experience.
  • International exposure and out of the box thinker
  • IT system familiarity
  • Good Knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
  • Fundamental local tax competency
  • Strong leadership skills critical
  • Strong functional skills and broad business understanding

 

 

Chief Innovation Officer
Johannesburg North

A challenging opportunity has become available within the dynamic South African business of a New York Stock Exchange listed company. We are searching for an individual with the ability to lead and motivate a diverse product development team, assuming responsibility for all innovation activities on the African Continent including the development, approval and execution of policies, strategies, objectives and plans to achieve growth, revenue and profit targets.

Ensure that these product innovation- and procedures are broadly consistent with organisational strategic direction and conceptual model. Develop a NPD pipeline of innovation, quality and raw materials to meet short- and long term needs of the global business.

Critical requirements:

·        Tertiary degree level qualification essential, with major in Science related discipline preferred. Post graduate qualification highly regarded

·        Minimum 10 years overall business experience, with at least three years specialist and senior management experience at policy making level preferable in FMCG /Food Industry role (multi billion turnover)

·        Experience in corporate and/or strategic planning essential

·        Excellent communication/negotiation interpersonal skills

·        Candidates with international mobility preferred

·        High work ethic and integrity essential

 

General Manager Tanzania
Tanzania

              

We are looking for an adventurous, astute business manager to lead overall strategic planning and direction of a highly successful beverage company in Tanzania.  Reporting directly to the Country Chief Executive Officer, you will be responsible for overall performance market share, sales volume and revenue, costs, operating profit, production and quality within the business region.

 

Main duties:                         

 

·        Ensure annual performance objectives are in line with business plan initiatives

·        Consistently improve organisational capability and effectiveness

·        Drive standardization in operating procedures, policies and practices.

·        Drive aggressive, but profitable, sales volume growth  

·        Ensure costs and capital expenditures are sufficient to drive business growth

·        Ensure the bottling production operation is managed efficiently, ensure daily production volume targets and quality standards are met.

·        Encourage good industrial relations and physical safety of the work force

·        Safeguard company assets with effective control systems.

·        Ensure compliance with all regulatory, statutory and safety requirements.

·        Instill healthy financial practices

                             

 

The following specifications will qualify the success of your application:

 

·        Degree in sales, marketing or business administration

·        Ten years in sales, marketing, or finance management in a food / beverage company. Experience in a bottling environment is a plus.

·        Organisational and leadership skills

·        Sales and marketing knowledge

·        Project management skills

·        Analytical ability

·        Team building

·        Effective presentation and communication skills

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