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The Mr Price Group (MRPG) is a fashion value retailer, selling predominantly for cash. The Group retails Apparel, Homeware and Sportsware and is one of the fastest growing retailers in South Africa. Our History: 1885 – The first John Orrs store opens 1934 – The first Hub store opens 1952 – John Orrs is listed on the JSE 1967 – Acquisition of two Miladys stores 1986 – Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen, together with BOE, acquire a major shareholding in John Orr Holdings 1987 – The first Mr Price store opens 1991 – Laurie Chiappini and Stewart Cohen acquire control of the Group from BOE 1993 – Launch of the Mr Price Group Share Partnership Initiative 1996 – Acquisition of Galaxy & Co. and Sheet Street 1997 – Alastair McArthur is appointed as CEO 1998 – Mr Price Home launched 2000 – Mr Price opens stores in Botswana and Namibia 2001 – Specialty Stores becomes MR Price Group 2005 – Over 100 million units are sold across the group 2006 – Sale of the Hub and Galaxy divisions 2007 – Launch of Mr Price Sport stores and Mr Price Franchising 2008 – Miladys wins the Orange Index award for excellence in customer service 2008 – Mr Price Apparel is voted the most loved and most frequented retail apparel brand for the first time 2008 – This year Mr Price Home is voted the most loved and most frequented homeware retailer 2011 – Retail sales exceed R10 billion and profit attributable to shareholders exceeds R1 billion for the first time 2011 – The group celebrates the 25th anniversary of change in control, recording a CAGR share of 25.3% and headline earnings per share of 23.5% over this period 2012 – First Corporate owned Mr Price store opens in Lagos, Nigeria 2013 – Mr Price launches its online store
Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE
To realize production objectives of a section in the production department by conformance to product specifications/standards and effective staff management.
Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Supervising / management of staff according to company policies and principles
Maintenance and management/operation of preparation and processing equipment
Manufacturing of jam products according to plan, scheduling, and specification
Support/drive implementation of workplace improvement programs, e.g., 20 Keys and OIM principles
Motivate, train and informed staff who by means of teamwork contribute to manufacturing products according to specifications
Preparation and Processing equipment operate according to machine and product specifications
Ensuring manufactured products conforming to standards and specifications
Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE
Qualifications and Experience
Grade 12
Bachelor’s degree in production, operations, etc. is strongly preferred
Supervisory related qualification, e.g., TMA
Minimum of 3 – 5 years’ experience in Operations / Productions
Must have strong supervisory /Team Leader experience
Experience in the mechanical maintenance of equipment
Analytical and problem-solving ability
Ability to work under pressure
Good communication & service orientated skills
Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly & efficiently
Fundamental understanding of food processing equipment
Ability to think strategically
Innovative thinking skills
Be multilingual
Core knowledge: Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety Health and safety legal compliance, Project management, Risk management.
