Operations Intern

7 days ago


Johannesburg, South Africa Signa Opportunity Full time
About the role:
The main purpose of an Operations Specialist at Ting Tang Tea would likely involve ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the operational aspects of the business.
  • Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and ingredients needed for tea production. Manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Production Coordination: Oversee the tea production process, including scheduling production runs, monitoring quality control standards, and optimizing production efficiency.
  • Logistics and Distribution: Manage logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely delivery of finished products to customers while minimizing costs.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to uphold the high standards of Ting Tang Tea products, including conducting inspections, audits, and quality control checks.
  • Compliance and Regulation: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing food safety, labeling, and environmental sustainability in tea production and operations.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate operational processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
  • Supplier and Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers to negotiate favorable terms, resolve issues promptly, and ensure reliability and quality of goods and services.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as production, marketing, and sales, to coordinate activities and align operational efforts with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance, identify trends, and generate insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Customer Service Support: Provide support to customer service teams by addressing operational issues, handling inquiries related to product availability and delivery, and ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Overall, the main purpose of an Operations Specialist at Ting Tang Tea would be to oversee and optimize the operational aspects of the business to support the company's growth, efficiency, and success in delivering high-quality tea products to customers.
  • Supervision of Junior Interns
  • The Operations Specialist will be reporting to Managing DirectorRequirements
  • Education: Currently enrolled or has passed bachelor's degree program in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Students pursuing degrees in relevant disciplines, such as food science or engineering, may also be considered.
  • Earnings: Willing to earn stipe-end
  • Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn and use operational tools and software as required.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Analytical Skills: Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and draw insights to support operational decision-making.
  • Organizational Skills: Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work, including data entry, documentation, and quality control checks.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional teams, contributing positively to group discussions and projects.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to learn new tasks, take on new challenges, and adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Problem-solving Ability: Willingness to approach problems with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, seeking guidance and assistance as needed to resolve issues effectively.
  • Interest in Operations: Genuine interest in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, or related fields, with a desire to gain practical experience and learn about operational processes within the food and beverage industry.
  • These requirements are designed to provide a foundation for success in the Operations Intern role at Ting Tang Tea, allowing interns to gain valuable hands-on experience and contribute to the organization's operational goals and objectives.
  • The main purpose of an Operations Specialist at Ting Tang Tea would likely involve ensuring the smooth and efficient functioning of the operational aspects of the business.
  • Supply Chain Management: Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and ingredients needed for tea production. Manage inventory levels to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess inventory.
  • Production Coordination: Oversee the tea production process, including scheduling production runs, monitoring quality control standards, and optimizing production efficiency.
  • Logistics and Distribution: Manage logistics operations, including transportation, warehousing, and distribution, to ensure timely delivery of finished products to customers while minimizing costs.
  • Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality assurance processes to uphold the high standards of Ting Tang Tea products, including conducting inspections, audits, and quality control checks.
  • Compliance and Regulation: Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards governing food safety, labeling, and environmental sustainability in tea production and operations.
  • Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate operational processes and systems to identify opportunities for improvement, streamline workflows, and enhance efficiency.
  • Supplier and Vendor Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, vendors, and service providers to negotiate favorable terms, resolve issues promptly, and ensure reliability and quality of goods and services.
  • Cross-functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, such as production, marketing, and sales, to coordinate activities and align operational efforts with overall business goals and objectives.
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Analyze operational data and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance, identify trends, and generate insights to inform decision-making and strategic planning.
  • Customer Service Support: Provide support to customer service teams by addressing operational issues, handling inquiries related to product availability and delivery, and ensuring a positive customer experience.
  • Overall, the main purpose of an Operations Specialist at would be to oversee and optimize the operational aspects of the business to support the company's growth, efficiency, and success in delivering high-quality tea products to customers.
Requirements:
  • A bachelor's degree program in business administration, operations management, supply chain management, logistics, or a related field. Students pursuing degrees in relevant disciplines, such as food science or engineering, may also be considered.
  • South African Unemployed youth between the ages of 18 and 34.
  • Must not have participated on the programme before.
  • Technical Skills: Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and willingness to learn and use operational tools and software as required.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
  • Analytical Skills: Basic analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze data, identify patterns, and draw insights to support operational decision-making.
  • Organizational Skills: Good organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and meet deadlines.
  • Attention to Detail: Keen attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work, including data entry, documentation, and quality control checks.
  • Teamwork and Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with team members and cross-functional teams, contributing positively to group discussions and projects.
  • Adaptability: Flexibility and adaptability to learn new tasks, take on new challenges, and adjust to changing priorities and requirements.
  • Problem-solving Ability: Willingness to approach problems with a proactive and solutions-oriented mindset, seeking guidance and assistance as needed to resolve issues effectively.
  • Interest in Operations: Genuine interest in operations management, supply chain management, logistics, or related fields, with a desire to gain practical experience and learn about operational processes within the food and beverage industry.

Please consider your application unsuccessful when you have not heard from the Signa Opportunity team within two weeks of submitting your application.

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