PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER (Food packaging) A well known food packaging manufacturing company based in JHB is looking for 2 Production Team Leaders is Reporting to the Production Manager KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Controlling and supervising the team to ensure production efficiencies of 85% Ensuring accurate completion of Production tally sheets Monitoring raw material usage and ensuring that machines are filled continuously with correct materials Monitoring machine and mould performance Reporting any faults on machines or moulds to the Production Manager Correcting machine and processing problems, and fault finding for machine breakdowns Ensuring all relevant documentation is completely accurately and timeously Ensuring packing and labeling is efficiently and correctly done as per customer requirements Controlling safety aspects for your team - ensuring adherence to all safety standards Monitoring and maintaining Food Safety system Ensuring correct paperwork is displayed at machines and completed correctly Liaising with Quality inspectors continuously to ensure product standards are correct Coordinating all on-hold products Allocating staff to relevant machine(s) as needed per staffing schedule Assisting staff at machines as needed Ensure that operators perform tasks correctly for the team. Assisting staff with problems and issues as required Provide on the job training and instruction as required Ensuring that the production floor as a whole is clean and tidy. Ultimately the state of the department and its housekeeping is the Team Leaders responsibility Ensure that everyone in the department, including guests and visitors, are wearing the proper PPE Checking operator hourly checklist every hour To be considered for this position applicants must meet the following criteria: Be in possession of a Fitter or Millwright or Electrician trade or equivalent qualification in a mechanical field Have hydraulic and pneumatic experience ( Basic fault finding ability) Have at least 3-5 years experience in a production environment Good conflict handling and management skills Ability to problem solve Have a strong mechanical aptitude An ability to interact with employees at different levels Good communication skills Identify and solve problems effectively (Analyse and fault finding ability) Logical and systematic approach A passion for Quality An ability to handle conflict and to diffuse it constructively Self motivated, proactive and a willingness to work overtime when necessary Basic computer skills (Excel) Must be willing to work shifts