Job Description

Job Category: Supply ChainDegree Level: Bachelor's Degree:THE JOB AT A GLANCE:The main purpose of the role is to lead the implementation of Manufacturing Excellence Customs & Practices {MECP} in the Grains Category. The role influences the site leadership and partners with them to drive the MECP methodology. The role is also custodian of the MECP methodology and MECP change management at Category level.Responsibilities:WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

• Support the Grains manufacturing sites to define and track progress against the MECP implementation plans.
• Coach the Grains manufacturing sites on MECP as Subject Matter Expert
• Contributes to the group MECP community of best practice (audits, training, benchmarking etc)
• Support the sites in identifying and implementing loss elimination projects
• Support pillar leaders and teams with the implementation of MECP & prescribed methodologies
• Consolidate and report on all prescribed MECP management reports
• Benchmark industry best practices to identify future improvements and opportunities.
• Lead Grains category MECP pillar maturity assessments and support pillars with the development of improvement plans.
• Lead site MECP capability building across the Grains manufacturing sites.
• Support the site MECP change management

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• MECP Maturity
• Category Supply Chain KPI's
• Signed off MECP implementation plan
• Adherence to MECP implementation plan

Qualifications:ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:Key Professional Competencies Core knowledge - TPM/WCM philosophy and principles, Supply Chain Best Practices (people, process & technology), Project Management, Supply Chain KPI's.Key foundational competenciesAcademic - Conceptual /Analytical Skills, Commercial Acumen, Problem solving, Decision making, DegreeIndustrial, Mechanical Engineering degree.Leadership -Owning it, develop self & others, thinking innovation. Staying step ahead.Personal Effectiveness - Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learningExperienceFunction - 2+ Continuous Improvement, Production Management, R&D, TPM Methodology {5years experiencein leadership role and at least 3 years in WCM/TPM}Industry - Experience in FMCG industry desirableAbout Us:Tiger Brands is proudly Africa's largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.Being a food company means we're an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that's why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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