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Website RCL FOODS

RCL FOODS is one of South Africa’s leading food manufacturers, producing a broad basket of branded and private label food products in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and speciality offerings. As a leading food producer in South Africa, we have a market capitalisation of R13 billion and employ more than 21 000 people in operations across South and Southern Africa. We have acquired a number of businesses with deep South African roots and strong brands, which have enabled us to diversify our offering and enhance our reach. Included in our portfolio are well-known South African brands such as Selati sugar, Supreme flour, Rainbow and Farmer Brown chicken, Pieman’s pies, Mageu Number 1, Ouma Rusks, Yum Yum peanut butter, Catmor, Canine Cuisine and Molatek animal feed.

About the job

RCL FOODS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Continuous Improvement Intern (Fixed term contract) to join our Speciality Division. The role will be based in Spartan and will report to the Continuous Improvement Specialist. The intern will assist in analysing and improving our production processes, focusing on resource usage, production efficiency, and material usage variance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for process improvement.

Job Title Continuous Improvement Intern
Functions Operations/Manufacturing
Job Type Classification Internship
Location – Town / City Spartan
Location – Province Gauteng
Location – Country South Africa
Job Description RCL FOODS is seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Continuous Improvement Intern (Fixed term contract) to join our Speciality Division. The role will be based in Spartan and will report to the Continuous Improvement Specialist. The intern will assist in analysing and improving our production processes, focusing on resource usage, production efficiency, and material usage variance. This role is ideal for someone with a strong analytical mindset and a passion for process improvement.
Minimum Requirements
  • Currently pursuing or recently completed a degree in Industrial Engineering, Operations Management or a related field i.e., Chemical Engineering.
  • Previous experience, coursework or project in continuous improvement, process optimization, or related areas is a plus.
  • Proficiency in PowerBI (preferred) or Excel for data analysis and reporting.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and provide actionable insights (Will be tested).
  • Knowledge of Lean principles and DMAIC methodology (Will be tested).
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills.

 
Duties & Responsibilities
  • Resource Usage vs Production Efficiency Report: Utilize PowerBI (preferred) or Excel to create detailed reports comparing resource usage to production efficiency. Provide insights on data and identify trends to support decision-making.
  • Material Usage Variance: Analyse material usage to identify variances and recommend improvements to reduce waste and optimize resource utilization.
  • Time & Motion Studies: Conduct time and motion studies to evaluate the efficiency of production processes and identify areas for improvement.
  • Lean & DMAIC Knowledge: Apply Lean principles and DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyse, Improve, Control) methodology to drive continuous improvement initiatives.

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