Job Opportunities in South Africa

Job Advert Summary

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12
• Advanced Certificate /Diploma relevant to production
• Food Safety qualification
• Computer literate

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assigning team members with tasks to be completed each shift
• Setting performance metrics for team members and work with team members to ensure all metrics are met
• Properly resolving problems and troubleshooting issues as they arise without the direction of management
• Managing multiple projects as well as staff members
• Reporting to the general manager and meeting with management to review goals and metrics
• Maintaining a work environment that meets company, legal, food safety and employment guidelines
• Ensure the correct start-up procedure and handing over from cleaning team to production.
• Liaise and coordinate with support functions to progress issues concerning production, planning and resource/skill allocation to ensure delivery of products to schedule within all relevant quality specifications
• Ensure safe working practices are maintained and ‘Standard Operations’ are adhered to.
• Be an active contributor in the preparation and execution of internal and external audits
• Ensure that non-conformance is challenged, and counter measures are agreed and implemented
• Lead and motivate the team to create a high-performance culture where improvement suggestions are embraced
• Through the utilisation of lean manufacturing techniques, strive to exceed the company targets in productivity, efficiency, and quality on a continuous basis
• Communication with logistic managers about any possible delays.
• Ensure safety and quality standards and practices are maintained.
• Monitor work attendance, health, and that safety requirements have been dealt with as per protocol.
• Maintain good employee relationships up and down to floor level.
• Maintain general discipline and address uncontrolled absenteeism.
• Ensure effective communication within section and a clear understanding on requirements
• Accurate recording of packaging used and waste.
• Electronical capture and traceability.
• Confirm production plan with Quality, stores, and dispatch.
• Follow up on leave applications processed by HODs to HR. Confirm input sheets and allowances.
• Verify overtime requests and do spot checks on overtime claimed.
• Monitor disciplinary actions and consult with HR.