IntroductionGrain Field Chickens, a subsidiary of VKB Agriculture (PTY)Ltd, is a dynamic role player in the integrated broiler industry with an abattoir in Reitz in the North Eastern Free State. We offer you the opportunity to establish yourself within a professional, corporate environment in the countryside.Job DescriptionProvide hands-on expertise and leadership by managing a team of employees in own department, thereby ensuring the achievement of budgeted targets, adherence to all compliance requirements, sound relationships with all stakeholders and overall growth and sustainability of customer accounts.RequirementsGrade 12A Production-related Qualification preferred.PME or PMI Certificate required.Min 3 Years' Supervisory experience in Production.Processing plant experience within a poultry abattoir environment.Knowledge of Food Safety Standards required.A willingness to work overtime, shifts and weekends when required.Duties and ResponsibilitiesManagement of the day-to-day activities and outputs of the team in department.Train and mentor team to improve performance/efficiencies and controls in department.Utilize skills matrix to assess capability gaps within team and develop a training plan in conjunction with HR development specialist.Organize daily meetings and utilize information from department for management decisions.Manage staff to facilitate attainment of targets and monitor performance of individuals in attaining KPIs; institute corrective action if necessary.Drive company culture and morale within the team.Support and advise all staff on the execution of their tasks.Perform work inspections and checks for completeness of tasks.Plan and manage leave roster and register.Implement ongoing shop-floor system and measurement of all departments against set standards.Optimize labour and supervision to ensure effective personnel utilization.Optimize cost savings and control in department.Conduct daily facility/equipment inspections and handovers between shifts.Manage department to achieve production targets at lowest possible cost.Adhere to all product specifications, audit requirements, and product quality.Constantly find ways to improve yield, efficiencies, and throughput.Ensure machinery, equipment, and labour required for production is in good working order.Drive and implement hourly targets.Reduce consumption and waste on key operating cost components.Authorize stores requisitions and ensure compliance with approved schedules.Work with the Snr Supervisor to ensure accurate reporting.Coordinate and sign off all required documentation for inclusion in information systems.Ensure timely submission and authorization of timecards and other routine records.Organize meetings with staff and prepare month-end reports for the Shift Processing manager.Ensure neatness and housekeeping of all areas of responsibility.Develop a daily work schedule for all activities to ensure smooth operations.Supervise and identify training needs to optimize skills set of personnel.Ensure all staff follow safety rules and regulations.Report theft and dangers on the premises.Manage daily waste of all consumables.Oversee Safety Health Environment and Quality (SHEQ) compliance.Guide team to ensure legislative standards are achieved.Maintain and implement food safety standards.Complete all documentation accurately and in full.Skills RequiredComputer Skills.Good mathematical/analytical skills.Organization and coordination skills.People management and development skills.Understand and apply Labour Relations Procedures.Good communication skills.Accuracy and attention to detail.Good reporting skills.Good planning skills.Problem-solving abilities.Team player.Self-motivated, enthusiastic, and trustworthy.Able to work under pressure.Other InformationThe company can expire jobs at any time at their own discretion.VKB Group and/or its subsidiary companies will use any personal data collected for recruitment purposes only.VKB Group is an equal opportunity employer.Things to take note of when applying through our Career Portal.Use Google Chrome when accessing the portal.Clear copy of your CV in either PDF or Word.The CV should not have handwriting on the document.Only submit your CV in the Upload CV section of the application form.When uploading a profile picture, ensure the minimum size is 300 x 300px.
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