Job Description

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN A COMPANY WHERE REAL PEOPLE DO EXCEPTIONAL THINGS?At our NATIONAL BRANDS LIMITED (NBL) SNACKS FACTORY, part of AVI LIMITED based in Rosslyn, Pretoria, Gauteng we produces chips, popcorn, and extruded products and our snacking business is known for creating moments for Good fun, Great taste and An irresistible snack for everyone! We are proud owners and producers of the following brands: Willards, Cheese Curls, Flings, Big Korn Bites, Crinkle Cut, Original Cut, Flanagan's Irish Kettle fried chips, Cheasnaks, Jumpin Jack and Diddle Daddle. The cornerstone of our snacking businesses started with Willards when the brand was the first to introduce the "crinkle cut" potato chips. This was followed by Big Korn Bites, which quickly became a market leader in the corn chips category, Cheese Curls, now one of our best-sellers, Flings, and our Irish gem, Flanagans Kettle Fried Chips.Are you a recent MECHANICAL ENGINEERING GRADUATE eager to dive into a hands-on role where you can make a real impact? We're looking for you, an energetic individual with a true passion for food production and manufacturing processes to join our dynamic team. You will gain exposure to all levels of our business, hands-on experience, and opportunities for career growth. If you're a proactive and self-starter who thrives in a dynamic environment, apply now and be part of our snack-making magic!Why you should join our NBL Snack Team:

• Innovative Environment: Work in a forward-thinking company where your contributions are valued.
• Career Growth: Gain hands-on experience that will help you grow professionally.
• Dynamic Team: Join a supportive and collaborative team.
• Impact: See the direct results of your work and make a meaningful impact on our production processes.

Why join AVI Limited & NBL as a Graduate?Our meticulously designed 24-month AVI-Graduate Programme incorporates:

• Comprehensive hands-on experience and opportunities to develop your technical, leadership, and business skills
• Real exposure and practical learning in actual working environments
• Constant mentorship, guidance and support
• Exposure to a host of diverse operational and business situations spanning from:

• Improvement projects
• CSI Initiatives
• Skills training
• Behavioural development

What you will be doing:

• Breakdown Analysis: Investigate equipment breakdowns and recommend solutions to minimise downtime.
• System Review: Ensure the accuracy and reliability of information in our Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Workshop Management: Oversee workshop activities, ensuring adherence to relevant standards.
• Problem-Solving Culture: Help develop and maintain a culture of problem-solving through root cause analysis practices.
• Reporting: Compile and analyse reports on KPIs, asset care compliance, artisan utilisation, employee management, and financial forecasts.
• Advice and Solutions: Provide advice and problem-solving techniques for various engineering challenges.
• Compliance: Assist in ensuring adherence to the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHS Act).
• Manufacturing Capability: Implement strategies like 5S and Reliability Centered Maintenance to enhance manufacturing capabilities.
• Engineering Spares: Manage select aspects of engineering spares.
• Lubrication Strategies: Develop and implement effective lubrication management strategies.

What you will need to be considered:Qualifications:

• A Bachelor of Sciences or Bachelor of Engineering or Bachelor of Technology with a major in Mechanical Engineering
• A minimum average of 60% in the final year of studies

Additional Requirements:

• Experience Bonus: Vacation or part-time work experience is a plus
• Effective Communicator: Ability to relate to and communicate confidently across various organisational levels.
• Flexible Availability: Willingness to travel between our factories and work overtime and shifts as our factory operates continuously and flexibility is essential.
• Adaptability: Ability to adapt quickly and ask questions in a fast-paced factory environment, embrace different approaches and thrive in a dynamic environment.
• Factory Enthusiast: Willingness to work in a manufacturing and factory environment with minimal office work.
• Mobile: Must have a valid driver's license and own vehicle.
• Report Preparation & Presentation: Communicate your findings and recommendations.
• Open-mindedness: Identify opportunities for improvement and suggest innovative solutions.
• Problem-Solver: Hands-on approach to finding solutions.
• Engineering Insight: Good understanding of Mechanical Engineering.

What makes you an exceptional fit for the role?

• Analytical Problem Solver: You excel at identifying solutions by effectively gathering and analysing information, asking the right questions, and thinking things through.
• Fact-Focused Investigator: You prioritise finding and documenting facts to understand the logic behind any problem.
• Conceptual Innovator: You conceptually approach new ideas, identify underlying principles, and apply relevant theories.
• Dependable and Deadline-Driven: You are reliable and ensure your work is completed on time and meets high standards.
• Detail-Oriented Perfectionist: You consistently deliver top-quality work by being meticulous and thoroughly checking details.
• Relationship Builder: You build and strengthen mutually beneficial partnerships with others.
• Calm under Pressure: You remain composed and perform well even in high-pressure situations.
• Confident Communicator: You are confident and articulate, able to explain concepts clearly and effectively during presentations.

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