Introduction to the VKB Group

The VKB Group is an agricultural company, providing support to farmers and producing straight-from-the farm-foods for consumers. Apart from the various consumer brands, the VKB Group is also represented by its regional brands: VKB, GWK and NTK. Our roots are firmly planted in agriculture with farming at our core, continuously growing and evolving throughout the years.
Starting with providing everything needed on the farm to produce food, we now also operate in all areas of the food supply chain: processing, logistics, and national and global market channels.
This “house of brands” we’ve established with the support of our farmer shareholders is the foundation for building the agribusiness of the future.


Our purpose
Touch lives – for the better: We always aim to make a positive impact in people’s lives: our employees, producers, clients, communities and the larger industry. And, through collaboration with this group of people, we strive to make an even bigger and longer lasting impact in the lives of all South Africans.
Values
We live by five important values:
We are HUMBLE
We acknowledge that we are blessed
We are HUNGRY
We do not settle for mediocre
We are BOLD
We do what is right, even if it scares us
We are SMART
We consider our words and actions
We are TEAM PLAYERS
No-one can do this alone
Our legacy
For the Love of the Land: We do it all for our legacy and the love of nature, people, country, sustainability and progress.
More about VKB Milling
VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.
VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, a wheat mill in Frankfort in the Free State as well as a maize mill in Christiana and a Wheat Mill in Modderrivier in the Northern Cape.
The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.
Job Description
The Operational Manager will be responsible for the successful management of all the operational aspects of the Mill to ensure production and delivery targets are met and that the finished product meet the required quality standards as set by the company.


Requirements

• Grade 12/ NQF 4
• Relevant qualification in Production-/ Operational Management will serve as recommendation
• Proficiency in the MS Office package
• At least 8- 10 years’ experience within the milling environment
• Proven working knowledge of quality controls and processes within a mill

Duties and Responsibilities

• Effectively coordinate and manage the various departments in order to achieve agreed upon financial goals of the Mill (production, quality, marketing, finance and logistics)
• Ensure operational efficiency in both the Mill by effectively managing raw materials, stock, production scheduling and staff
• Successfully manage the operating income and expenses of the Mill on a continuous basis.
• Ensure compliance with VKB’s internal policies and procedures as well as any legislation pertaining to business unit.
• Oversee staff to ensure that policies and procedures within the Mill are compiled, reviewed and implemented
• Develop and implement control measures to mitigate risks and limit unnecessary costs or losses
• Continuous liaison with suppliers, clients and internal departments within the VKB group to maintain long term relationships
• Work closely with the marketing- and sales team to provide excellent service to clients
• Develop employees by identifying training needs and implementing training interventions to address those needs
• Stay abreast of relevant legislation, technologies, techniques and processes by attending workshops, seminars and training interventions

Skills Required

• Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
• Ability to work under pressure
• Strong negotiation/persuasive skills
• Strong analytical ability
• Attention to detail
• Ability to plan and provide clear direction
• Problem solving and decisive decision-making ability
• Excellent people- and relationship management skills
• Highly motivated individual, to motivate and lead the mill, with attention to detial and ensure all processes within the mill flow accurately and timesously.

Other Information

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