Silo Lead

Job Title

Silo Lead - Milling Division

Company

RCL Foods

Location

Pretoria West

Job Type

Permanent

Job Description

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently, we think bigger, work smarter and as a team collectively work towards achieving our purpose, to Grow What Matters! Our Talent Team is on the hunt for a Silo Lead for their Milling Division . The role will be based in Pretoria West and will report into the Milling Manager .

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 (Matric) or equivalent.
• NQF Level 5 qualification in Agriculture: Grain Handling Management.
• Experience in fumigation, operations/production management, OFS and OHS systems, and railway safety management.
• At least 5 years' experience within the FMCG sector.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in agriculture, grain management, or a production environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

Operational Tasks

• Ensure timeous receival of all grain as per business system requirements is carried out.
• Maintain stock rotation in silos (FIFO).
• Ensure correct blending, conditioning and lying times of all grain as per agreed procedures and set points.
• Ensure correct grist is sent to the Mill at all times.
• Ensure all cleaning machines are set at optimum at all times.
• Ensure correct grading on all incoming grain maintained.
• Ensure quick turnaround time off all incoming traffic.
• Ensure pre-sampling off all traffic in Transnet's 'seven yard' daily.
• Ensure samplers use correct methods as per SOP and do spot checks.
• Reconciliation of raw material within the silo complex/process ( Material intake, Silo holding , Material transfer, blending bins and Screening transfers).

General

• Routine checks on efficient running of all silo machines carried out.
• Liaise with suppliers, Transnet and staff on daily basis regarding operational issues.
• Ensuring all Time and Attendance sheets are verified monthly and signed off.
• Ensure all expenses are monitored and kept within budgeted figures.
• Effective management of overtime.

Maintenance and Housekeeping

• Ensure proper machine maintenance is carried out on all silo machines.
• Ensure job-cards, breakdowns and Call-outs are monitored and discussed.
• Maintain Housekeeping standards at all times in and around the silo according to FSMS Standards.
• Ensure all pneumatic and aspiration systems fully operational at all times and ensure filter sleeves changed when necessary.
• Ensure all routine and planned maintenance on all silo machines are carried out as per schedule and all machines are kept in optimum condition.
• Ensure all Food Safety records or documentation is kept up to date at all times.
• Discuss monthly Food Safety Audits with operators and silo staff.
• Ensure all silo maintenance records and general maintenance is kept up to date.

Safety

• Ensure adherence to all Departmental Safe Working Procedures by yourself and subordinates/contractors.
• Ensure adherence to all Company Policies and Procedures as well as National Legislation that applies.
• Ensure correct and neat completion of Safety registers - Monthly.
• Ensure sufficient amount of trained SHE reps in department.
• Ensure all Environment risks pertaining to storage and use of Fumigants is limited or excluded.
• Ensure quarterly revision of al SWP and Policies for department.
• Ensure at least 8 completed PJO's per month submitted.

Quality

• Ensure all scheduled inspections and procedures are adhered to.
• Continuously improve ways of doing tasks quicker, safe and more effective.
• Ensure a reduction in waste and adopting lean manufacturing/Kanban principles.
• Ensure all admin and documentation is completed per shift including Food Safety documentation.
• Ensure succession planning and upliftment/training programs in place.

Team Coordination and Management

• Take ownership of tasks through effective planning, prioritisation, and self-management.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality, accurate work and meet productivity standards.
• Proactively communicate risks, missed deadlines, and provide solutions.
• Uphold and promote business core values in daily activities.
• Manage stakeholder expectations through clear and professional communication.
• Support team success by being collaborative and going beyond basic responsibilities.
• Contribute to personal and team development through training and knowledge sharing.
• Engage in performance management, ensuring goals are clear and achievable.
• Maintain awareness of employee relations and address issues in line with policies and legislation.