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PROCESS ENGINEER - Must have BSC Chemical Engineering DEGREE -
FMCG/Paper & Pulp/Tissue Industry experience -
Kempton Park area, Gauteng

PROCESS ENGINEER with PROJECT experience
* MUST have BSC CHEMICAL ENGINEERING Degree - Do NOT apply if you have a B-Tech/Diploma
* MINIMUM 5 Years working experience Leading of PROJECTS
* FMCG/Paper & Pulp/Tissue Industry experience will be an Advantage
* Clean Criminal & Credit record - will be verified

Monthly

In 2004, Steve Anson and Bill Esteb founded Vortala with a simple vision to help doctors grow their practice using the Internet. Today, our dedicated team of 85 marketing professionals serve thousands of healthcare practices worldwide. Busy doctors trust Vortala to manage their practice website and lead their digital marketing strategy.

Our core values are Trust, Service, and Innovation. Our team culture is based on practicing an Outward Mindset which is the simple idea that, "our success is a by-product of helping others succeed." Is our culture a good fit with your work and life philosophy?

As a Website Production Specialist, your mission is to effectively manage the onboarding of new clients and assist them in launching their website as quickly and efficiently as possible. Working alongside our team of internal specialists, including web builders, designers, SEO specialists, copywriters, and IT professionals, you will bring our clients’ visions to life and create high-converting websites that set them up for success.

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you’ll work with our allied healthcare brand, Perfect Patients (chiropractors), and Smile Marketing (dentists), managing a portfolio of new and existing clients in the building/redesigning of their website and digital presence. You will be responsible for managing client expectations and keeping the project moving forward. Must be self-driven and highly adaptable.

Your specific role responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project management of new and established client websites
• Confidence to host interviews with doctors (recorded for website content development by our internal copywriters)
• Managing client expectations and internal resources to ensure a successful and timely website creation process
• Proactively identify clients' business needs and objectives to assist in building a website and digital presence to improve new patient conversion
• Demonstrate excellent listening skills to understand our client goals and objectives to effectively translate to our internal teams

To be invited for an interview, you should possess the following skills and experience:

• Commitment to excellence in customer communication (both verbal and written)
• Excellent organization skills to effectively prioritize tasks and initiatives for multiple projects
• A working understanding of all aspects of websites and digital marketing (SEO, Conversion, Design, Copywriting, Domains, Emails)
• Basic HTML skills; website building knowledge is desirable

Our ideal candidate should possess a high attention to detail, be able to follow established processes with precision, and be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, both with clients and internal teams.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are adaptable to change and have a sense of humor, enterprising curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a positive outlook, this just may be the right role for you!

Experience in the health profession and working with doctors is desirable but not essential. Although there is flexibility on the work schedule, you would need to work 80% of your day between 8am-5pm EDT (New York), Monday through Friday.

Our mantra is, "the company can only grow as fast as its people." This means we’re committed to your ongoing personal and professional development including weekly individual and team development activities.

This is a full-time position with flexible, family-friendly hours. You’ll work from the comfort of your home office and connect with your colleagues worldwide using the most advanced online collaboration tools.

Vortala is a fast-growing, equal opportunity employer riding the healthcare and technology wave. Ready for a new challenge with a company that cares deeply about you and your development?

Job category: Engineering, Technical, Production and Manufacturing

Contract: Permanent

Remuneration: Market Related with pension and medical aid.

EE position: Yes

Are you a results-driven production professional with experience in high-volume manufacturing? We’re looking for a Production Superintendent to lead our team in ensuring efficient, cost-effective manufacturing of quality filtration products.

• Ensure production efficiency meets or exceeds targets through optimal resource utilization.
• Maintain high product quality by driving continuous improvement and reducing rejects.
• Enforce safety and environmental standards in line with OHS Act and ISO 14001.
• Control expenses, including labour and consumables, within budget.
• Lead, develop, and mentor production teams to achieve operational excellence.
• Oversee tooling, equipment maintenance, and process optimization.

Qualification: Recognized Production/Operations Management or Industrial Engineering qualification.

Minimum 5 years in high -volume Automotive product manufacturing environment and processing equipment.
Minimum 5 years in high-volume filter manufacturing supervision will be an added advantage.

• Strong people management, planning, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of automotive filtration products and ISO/TS 16949 standards.
• Experience with SMED/Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving tools.

We are seeking a strategic, experienced Senior Production Manager to lead and professionalize our specialized steel and timber manufacturing operations for retail sector fixtures and fittings. The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing industry experience , preferably with an Industrial Engineering background , and a proven track record in ERP system implementation , lean production , and just-in-time (JIT) practices.

This role is critical to transitioning the business from a reactive, ad-hoc manufacturing approach to a streamlined, high-efficiency operation. You will play a pivotal role in reducing errors and costs, increasing throughput, optimizing staff utilization, and improving scheduling and workflow planning.

Job Description

Position Title :

Senior Production Manager

Reporting To :

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Production Management

• Lead, manage, and optimize all steel and timber production lines to meet quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Develop and implement production strategies aligned with company growth and client delivery expectations.
• Overhaul existing reaction-based production model and instil systematic, data-driven planning and prioritization processes.

2. Planning & Workflow Optimization

• Design and deploy a centralized production planning system , integrating all job cards and production schedules across departments.
• Prioritize and schedule jobs to ensure optimal resource utilization and deadline adherence.
• Eliminate bottlenecks and who shouts the loudest prioritization culture through structured job tracking and coordination.

3. ERP & Systems Implementation

• Select and implement an ERP or MRP system tailored to custom manufacturing workflows.
• Lead digitization efforts including job tracking, inventory management, production dashboards, and real-time performance metrics.
• Apply lean manufacturing principles to reduce waste, minimize rework, and improve efficiency.
• Introduce just-in-time (JIT) production where appropriate to reduce overproduction, storage costs, and material waste.

5. People & Performance Management

• Manage and coach departmental supervisors, team leaders, and production teams (both timber and steel).
• Monitor performance KPIs (output, errors, downtime, overtime, etc.) and implement corrective actions where needed.
• Right-size staffing levels to align with demand while minimizing overtime and excess capacity.

6. Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation

• Reduce error rates and production defects through process control, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with costing, design, and installation teams to ensure manufacturability and sequencing integrity.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in a custom or project-based manufacturing environment (e.g., shopfitting, furniture, steel / timber fabrication, engineering products).
• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related discipline is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience in :
• Leading production in a multi-product, low-volume-high-variety environment.
• Implementing ERP / MRP systems from concept to go-live.
• Applying lean, JIT, and continuous improvement principles in real-world settings
• Strong leadership, communication, and change management skills.
• Deep understanding of the challenges in deadline-driven, specialized manufacturing.
• High proficiency in production software, Excel, and digital dashboards.

Success Measures

• Reduction in overtime and staffing inefficiencies.
• Improved lead time adherence.
• Increased production throughput and order tracking visibility.
• Successful implementation of ERP / MRP and planning systems.

Join an FMCG team as an EHS Coordinator in Gauteng!

In this position, get ready to support and improve plant safety, health, and environmental programs by ensuring compliance with regulations and promoting a safety culture.

Responsibilities include:

1. Risk management
2. Compliance assistance
3. EHS monitoring and reporting
4. Conducting safety training
5. Supporting environmental management initiatives

We're looking for EHS professionals with 1 – 3 years' FMCG experience and a relevant tertiary qualification in Safety or Environmental Health.

To start the application process, send your CV to NDC Personnel & Contractors today.

NDC Personnel & Contractors adheres to the requirements of the POPI Act. If you have not heard from us within 14 days from applying, please consider your application unsuccessful.

Description Our client in the FMCG industry, and based in Port Elizabeth, is currently looking to employ an experienced and qualified Packaging Manager to their team.

3 years' experience as a Departmental Manager in a food manufacturing environment or 5 years' experience as a Team Leader in a food manufacturing environment secures!




Requirements:

• 3 years' experience as a Departmental Manager in a food manufacturing environment or 5 years' experience as a Team Leader in a food manufacturing environment.
• Engineering Degree or equivalent.

• Prepare training needs analysis and develop training plans accordingly.
• Monitor that training delivers the expected results.
• Ensure career development is in line with the strategic business needs.
• Maintain a good and healthy work environment in the department.
• Apply company's policies in terms of recruitment, compensation, and people development.
• Conduct performance reviews for subordinates.

• Manage the packaging process, applying the Company’s Rules, Standards & Procedures.
• Monitor process and product parameters, ensuring respect of specifications.
• Actively collaborate with the Quality Department in order to interpret results (also making use of statistic tools) and use them as a leverage for improvement.
• Facilitate GSC audits implement corrective action when required.
• Monitor and reduces extract losses whenever possible.
• Ensure sampling plan is applied by packaging operators.
• Support the Plant Manager in establishing “lean” ways of working that can positively impact productivity.
• Monitor OPI and make sure structural improvement plans are produced and implemented.
• Ensure plant is operated according to the suppliers’ instructions and manuals.
• Ensure plant is effectively maintained and planned maintenance is applied.
• Prepare recovery plans, if necessary.
• Manage modifications of process control and installation, ensuring respective manuals are updated.
• Ensure formal failure analysis techniques are applied to recover in case of breakdowns (for instance, Breakdown Analysis, 5Why).

• Develop capacity plans in order to cope with the future requirements.
• Propose investments in order to improve the quality of the supply; the continuity of operations; the capacity of the installations and/or the productivity of the lines.
• Support the Technical Department in managing the implementation and installation of the investments.
• Facilitate implementation of Company strategic programs.
• Facilitate implementation of Company systems.

• Support the Plant Manager in preparing the department budget, in terms of materials and human resources.
• Monitor actual versus planned results and take effective measures in case of deviations.
• Share results with team leaders in Packaging Department in order to have understanding and buy-in.

• Reduce extract losses.
• Ensure waste reduction in the process.
• Ensure that the Packaging Department actively collaborates for the smooth operation – and within the legal limits.

• Ensure plant operation is carried out in compliance with safety rules and regulations.
• Enforce the use of PPE’s.
• Make sure “Safe Work Permit” is carried out whenever necessary.
• Proactively manage safety of contractors together with SHE Engineer and colleagues from Technical Department.
• Promote implementation of Accident Registration and Analysis when necessary and support the SHE Engineer during the investigation of the root causes for accidents.

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In 2004, Steve Anson and Bill Esteb founded Vortala with a simple vision to help doctors grow their practice using the Internet. Today, our dedicated team of 85 marketing professionals serve thousands of healthcare practices worldwide. Busy doctors trust Vortala to manage their practice website and lead their digital marketing strategy.

Our core values are Trust, Service, and Innovation. Our team culture is based on practicing an Outward Mindset which is the simple idea that, "our success is a by-product of helping others succeed." Is our culture a good fit with your work and life philosophy?

As a Website Production Specialist, your mission is to effectively manage the onboarding of new clients and assist them in launching their website as quickly and efficiently as possible. Working alongside our team of internal specialists, including web builders, designers, SEO specialists, copywriters, and IT professionals, you will bring our clients’ visions to life and create high-converting websites that set them up for success.

Reporting to the Production Team Leader, you’ll work with our allied healthcare brand, Perfect Patients (chiropractors), and Smile Marketing (dentists), managing a portfolio of new and existing clients in the building/redesigning of their website and digital presence. You will be responsible for managing client expectations and keeping the project moving forward. Must be self-driven and highly adaptable.

Your specific role responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Project management of new and established client websites
• Confidence to host interviews with doctors (recorded for website content development by our internal copywriters)
• Managing client expectations and internal resources to ensure a successful and timely website creation process
• Proactively identify clients' business needs and objectives to assist in building a website and digital presence to improve new patient conversion
• Demonstrate excellent listening skills to understand our client goals and objectives to effectively translate to our internal teams

To be invited for an interview, you should possess the following skills and experience:

• Commitment to excellence in customer communication (both verbal and written)
• Excellent organization skills to effectively prioritize tasks and initiatives for multiple projects
• A working understanding of all aspects of websites and digital marketing (SEO, Conversion, Design, Copywriting, Domains, Emails)
• Basic HTML skills; website building knowledge is desirable

Our ideal candidate should possess a high attention to detail, be able to follow established processes with precision, and be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills, both with clients and internal teams.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, are adaptable to change and have a sense of humor, enterprising curiosity, a strong work ethic, and a positive outlook, this just may be the right role for you!

Experience in the health profession and working with doctors is desirable but not essential. Although there is flexibility on the work schedule, you would need to work 80% of your day between 8am-5pm EDT (New York), Monday through Friday.

Our mantra is, "the company can only grow as fast as its people." This means we’re committed to your ongoing personal and professional development including weekly individual and team development activities.

This is a full-time position with flexible, family-friendly hours. You’ll work from the comfort of your home office and connect with your colleagues worldwide using the most advanced online collaboration tools.

Vortala is a fast-growing, equal opportunity employer riding the healthcare and technology wave. Ready for a new challenge with a company that cares deeply about you and your development?

Candidates that would like to apply will need the following:

• National senior certificate or equivalent to NQF 4.
• 3 years of administration experience.
• 1 Year of experience in a Feeds Production environment.

• Assisting with the preparation of production operation schedules.
• Ensure the administration of training-related records is maintained.
• Ensure all maintenance documents are compiled.
• Collect and evaluate the previous day's production information to compile a production report for management.
• Support all production and maintenance operational functions with expert administrative support to the entire Production Team.

• Time management.
• Coping with pressure.
• Integrity.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Analytical thinking.
• Work independently.
• Well organized.

This position entails supporting Hire Resolve's client in ensuring compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and related SHEQ laws. The role involves managing the SHE Management System, conducting staff training, reporting SHE statistics, and assisting in incident investigations. Additionally, it involves maintaining SHE policies, procedures, and aiding in the ISO 9001 accreditation process.

Responsibilities:

• Assist in complying with the Occupational Health and Safety Act and relevant SHEQ laws.
• Manage and upkeep the SHE Management System.
• Ensure completion of annual statutory SHE training for all staff.
• Conduct SHE Induction for new employees and refresher training for existing staff.
• Provide monthly SHE statistics reports to MANCOM.
• Assist in compiling SHE files, assessing compliance, conducting field activity audits, and leading incident investigations as necessary.
• Review and maintain SHE policies and procedures.
• Aid in the implementation of the ISO 9001 accreditation process.

Requirements:

• Matric
• Accredited SAMTRAC Certification
• Knowledge and application of SHEQ practices, procedures, and policies.
• Proficiency in computer literacy and administration.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• 2-3 years of SHEQ experience in a consulting environment.
• Experience assisting in the implementation of ISO 9001 accreditation process is advantageous.
• Ability to manage time effectively.
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
• Deadline-oriented.
• Self-motivated with a proactive, can-do attitude, and a professional, business-minded approach.

Benefits:

• Half-day role
• This is a 6-month contract role with the intention to go permanent based on performance.

Contact Hire Resolve for your next career-changing move.

• Salary: negotiable.
• Our client is offering a highly competitive salary for this role based on experience.
• Apply for this role today, contact Alyssa Marson, Tameaka Futcher, Chandre Cordier, Elma Pelser or Henker Harmse at Hire Resolve or on LinkedIn.
• You can also visit the Hire Resolve website: hireresolve.us or email us your CV: (emailprotected)

We will contact you telephonically in 3 days should you be suitable for this vacancy. If you are not suitable, we will put your CV on file and contact you regarding any future vacancies that arise.