Process and Sustainability Executive

Job Description

RCL FOODS is a deeply rooted South African food manufacturer that produces some of the country’s most-loved brands: Yum Yum peanut butter, Nola mayonnaise, Ouma rusks, and Sellati sugar, just to name a few. At the heart of our culture and strategy is our Purpose – WE GROW WHAT MATTERS – which encapsulates our belief in collectively doing that little more to create a positive impact that matters.

Visit our website at: www.rclfoods.com

RCL FOODS is looking for a highly skilled and experienced Process and Sustainability Executive to join our Group Operations Excellence team based in Gauteng.

The purpose of this role is to improve manufacturing processes and the sustainability footprint thereof. The role is responsible for leading process engineering excellence across operations by establishing processes, standards, tools, and guidelines, and embedding a culture of efficiency, optimisation, and environmental responsibility.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the process engineering community of practice.
• Establish and standardise process engineering tools, guidelines, and operating frameworks.
• Develop and drive the manufacturing sustainability roadmap.
• Drive initiatives focused on the reduction of utilities and material usage within manufacturing.
• Optimise process design and resource utilisation to improve efficiency and performance.
• Define and manage sustainability and process KPIs, including governance routines.
• Lead capability building initiatives.
• Drive improvements in overall process maturity across manufacturing operations.
• Implement and rollout sustainability initiatives.
• Lead and support ad hoc operational and strategic improvement projects.

Minimum Requirements

• Must have a Degree or BTech qualification in Chemical/ Industrial Engineering/ Food Technology.
• Minimum of 10 years’ experience in manufacturing environments.
• At least 5 years’ experience in manufacturing management roles.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in process optimisation, process management and sustainability, with exposure across multiple product categories.
• Demonstrates strong capability in coaching and facilitation, process development, project management, data analysis, computer literacy, and problem solving.
• Proven ability to deliver results through others, with strong influencing and coordination skills, an open-minded and adaptable approach, and excellent prioritisation and focus.
• Ability to simplify complex processes and build, lead, and develop high-performing teams.