Pride Milling Leslie currently has a vacancy for a Raw Material and Pest Control Manager.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

The tasks will include but are not limited to:

• Internal and external communication to all stakeholders.
• Grading of all incoming Raw materials (Must comply with Grading Regulations).
• Quality assurance of all Raw materials.
• Ensure Fumigation is done as per IPMP and raw materials managed while in storage.
• Zero tolerance on infestation.
• Compile daily, weekly and monthly reports (Raw Material and Pest Control).
• Ensure Food Safety Management System is adhered to (FSSC22000).
• Collecting and Grading incoming raw material samples specific to Leslie diverse.
• Pre-inspections at suppliers on raw materials to ensure quality receive comply.
• GMO Maize: Ensure adequate and efficient transfer and offloading planning in place.
• Non-GMO Maize: Ensure receipt, transfer, sampling, testing, grading of non-GMO raw materials is conducted correctly.
• Maize transfers: Ensure that Maize comply with standard requirements.
• Prepare, conduct and track pest control actions and inspections using IPMP.
• Plan and order required remedies and equipment. Manage budget for departments.
• Manage the storage of, usage and disposal of all remedies and PPE.
• Ensure that all consignments of raw materials are sampled and inspected for infestation.
• Ensure that all returns, whether internally or externally is thoroughly inspected for any sign of infestation and that remedial action is taken as required.
• Ensure effective rodent, cat and bird control.
• Ensure pallet pest control is adequately performed.
• Ensure compliance to the OHSA as well as all relevant environmental legislation
• Ensure compliance to all company OHS and environmental policies.
• Create and use track and control documents to ensure productivity and effective food, safety and quality management.
• Manage Raw Material stores & Silo to required standards.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

The successful candidate must possess the necessary attributes to perform the following:

• Computer Literate (Microsoft office: Excel, Word etc.)
• Administrative, Technical and Organizational skills
• Focused on detail and accuracy
• Good time management
• Self-Motivated
• Ability to work under pressure and independently
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Be able to carry out instructions
• Focus on cleanliness and hygiene
• Manage staff to ensure higher level of performance achieved.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Grade 12
• Qualified Grain Grader (Maize, Sorghum, Sunflower)
• Grain Grading qualifications in other grain commodities will be an advantage.
• P Registration Licence (valid with latest medical results)
• Valid driver’s license and own transport.
• Fluent in English.
• Investigative skills.
• Hygiene auditing.
• Lab and grading equipment usage.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in pest control management.
• Minimum of 3 years’ relevant experience, Operational environment in FMCG (Food Manufacturing) as a Manager.
• Previous experience with Mills will be an advantage.
• Experience in silo operations / equipment.

The successful candidate will report to the General Manager. Remuneration will be determined according to qualification & experience.  The company offers the normal benefits of a large company.

In Accordance with the employment Equity plan of Pride Milling and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

Pride Milling Company is working towards a Mandatory Vaccination Policy; therefore, a Vaccination Certificate would be advantageous but would not exclude you from being considered for the position

Closing date: 14 June 2024

E-mail: Careers@pridemilling.co.za