Foreman: Processing

Join National Brands Limited (NBL) at our Rosslyn Snacks Factory in Pretoria, Gauteng, and be part of producing South Africa’s most iconic snacks, including Willards chips, Big Korn Bites, and Cheese Curls. Our fast-paced, dynamic environment offers hands-on experience and valuable exposure to all levels of the business, where every role is crucial in maintaining the high standards of quality and innovation our brands are known for. At NBL, we foster a culture of collaboration, excellence, and personal growth, where your contributions make a real impact. If you're passionate about food production and thrive in a results-driven environment, NBL is the perfect place to grow your career.

Why Join National Brands Limited (NBL)?

• Make an Impact: Contribute to producing South Africa’s favourite snacks brands, influencing daily life.
• Innovative Growth: Be part of a forward-thinking environment that encourages product and process improvement.
• Career Development: Access a range of roles and growth opportunities at one of NBL’s 5 world-class facilities.
• Collaborative Culture: Work in a supportive, team-driven environment where your contributions matter.
• Step Into a Role That Makes an Impact! We’re seeking a Processing Foreman to drive success at NBL Rosslyn Snacks in Rosslyn, Pretoria. This role is designed to...

Reporting Structure:

• Reports to: Maintenance Manager

Key Areas of Impact:

Health, Safety and Environment

• Adhere to, and ensure compliance by subordinates to the company safety policies and procedures.
• Assist with attainment and maintenance of relevant health, safety and environmental management system standards for processing, utilities and buildings.
• Ensure facilities and infrastructure are conducive to employee health and wellness.

Food Safety

• Adhere to, and ensure compliance by subordinates to FSSC 22000, AIB and ISO principles.
• Ensure site infrastructure and equipment are installed and maintained in such a manner that Food Safety is not compromised.
• Ensure standard of utilities and processing equipment is in line with Food Safety Standards.

Plant Availability and reliability

• Oversee all relevant maintenance activities for Processing lines and equipment.
• Ensure daily plant inspections are conducted to guarantee maximum uptime and quality.
• Communicate with the Operations team in the case of disruption due to breakdowns.
• Conduct relevant inspections and examinations for legal compliance and safety.
• Assist and oversee high-level breakdowns to ensure quick turnaround times.
• Conduct root cause analysis and provide recommendations to reduce downtime.
• Develop and maintain a problem-solving culture within the department (direct reports) through facilitating and sustaining root cause analysis practices.
• Ensure that the job card processes including monitoring, allocation, close-out and backlog are up to date.
• Assist with reviewing OEM recommended spares and identification and classification of critical spares.
• Participate in scoping and procurement of new plant equipment to ensure adherence to site Engineering standards.
• Workshop housekeeping, GMP and environmental compliance and related activities must adhere to relevant standards.
• Input into development and coordination of major shutdowns and communication with all relevant stakeholders, with main focus on execution of plan.
• Assist with planning of new installations, upgrades and modifications to the existing plant in a safe and effective manner.

Systems and reporting

• Assist with the Computerised Maintenance Management System, ensuring reliability and integrity of information.
• Report on asset care schedule compliance and artisan utilisation.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant procedures.
• Raising and closing out of NCR’s.

Management

• Lead millwrights, artisan teams.
• Ensuring appropriate resources for departmental requirements.
• Assist with updating and implementation of skills matrix as well as coordination of training.
• Plan and control engineering tasks; allocate resources to activities; control labour scheduling; overtime and cost control for area of responsibility.
• Planning, scheduling, monitoring and evaluating of artisan tasks according to the CMMS (Asset care system).
• Ensure that labour allocation and hours of work are in accordance with the Basic Conditions of Employment and Labour Relations Act.
• Review completed job cards and approve.
• Hold 1 on 1 discussions and evaluate IPA’s with artisans.

What It Takes to Succeed:

Experience that set you up for success:

• Minimum of 5 years’ post-trade test experience in FMCG / Manufacturing environment with a focus on machine maintenance.
• Minimum of 3 years in a supervisory role
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office).

Qualifications & Certifications that will contribute to your success:

• Trade tested Millwright at an accredited training facility.
• National diploma, N6 or equivalent qualification highly advantageous.
• Continual professional development in maintenance management and engineering standards.

Additional Requirements that will enhance your impact for success:

• Knowledge and experience on Computerised Maintenance Management System (i.e. SAP, Shopware or similar).
• Sound knowledge and understanding of OHS Act legal compliance and statutory inspections.
• Ability to lead and supervisor contractors and suppliers.
• Must be prepared to work overtime, be on call outs and on stand-by duty.
• Must have your own reliable transport.

Take the Next Step with NBL

Join a leader in FMCG with a proud history and exciting future. If you're passionate about quality, innovation, and teamwork, NBL offers a rewarding career. Apply now and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of snacking!