Production SuperintendentReference: EST000017-OR-1Eskort, South Africa's leading pork manufacturer with a processing plant in Heidelberg Gauteng and Estcourt KZN, is currently looking for a Production Superintendent for the Vienna department in Estcourt KZN. The position will report to the Production Manager.Duties & ResponsibilitiesQualification:Grade 12 plus Diploma or Higher Certificate in Production and Operation Management.Experience:At least 2-3 years experience, preferably in the food manufacturing industry.Knowledge Required:Basic knowledge of HACCPExperience in emulsion preparation will be an advantageKnowledge of quality assuranceKnowledge of production planningFood safety and good manufacturing practicesAbility to report on agreed KPA'sCross contaminationHygiene and cleaning procedureKey Performance Areas (KPA's)Staff Management:Ensure proper timekeeping.Ensure personal hygiene checks are done on all staff before production begins.Ensure your staff follow Eskort Ltd's SOPs and policies.Discipline your staff when necessary in line with company guidelines.Communicate to staff in morning meetings regarding issues brought to your attention (e.g., customer complaints, production focus areas).Utilize a roster to ensure the correct number of staff needed for overtime are used.Ensure that all staff are productive at all times.Process Management:Perform hygiene inspection of your department before production begins and sign off the Ecowize Cleaning Hand over register.Ensure the quality of the raw material used in your department.Start production on time.Follow all SOPs applicable to your department.Identify bottlenecks in your process and address the root cause.Action and reduce bottlenecks.Production Planning:Plan the order of production for your department for each day.Plan production for the week considering outstanding orders.Work According to Machine Capacity:Provide hourly feedback to the foreman and production manager on whether targets are being met.Report all equipment deviations immediately to maintenance and the foreman.Ensure Quality of the Product:Ensure consistency of your product in terms of texture, temperature, appearance, and quality of raw materials.Perform all quality checks accurately and ensure correct paperwork revisions are in use.Conduct root cause analysis on all deviations found.Verify and sign off every batch as per recipe.Ensure Efficient Handover to the Next Shift:Communicate outstanding issues, difficulties experienced, and new orders.Report any unresolved issues to the foreman.Ensure End of Shift Procedures are Performed:Put all raw materials/in-process emulsions into appropriate cold rooms/freezers.Ensure all equipment is put away/disassembled and in good working order.Food Safety Requirements:Stop production if any food contamination risk occurs or is expected. Inform Quality department.Report any contamination to QCQA coordinator and, in her absence, to the General Manager.Manage your department to prevent risks by maintaining area and equipment.If you supervise a CCP, ensure product that does not meet critical limits is restricted or processed further until limits are reached.Ensure all staff, especially those responsible for CCP, are trained on relevant SOPs.Communicate food safety issues to superiors and employees.Attend Meetings:Arrive prepared and on time.Have feedback from staff ready for discussion in customer complaint meetings.Excuse yourself in advance if unable to attend, providing valid reasons.Communicate relevant information from the meeting to staff in the next morning meeting.Package & RemunerationR 1000
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