Main Purpose of the Job:
The primary goal of this position is to lead the production staff to achieve production targets, quality outputs, and KPI's, while maintaining a safe and efficient operation and producing products to the required quality standards. Manage the process flow of production from raw to finished packed product. Reporting to the Plant Manager
Minimum Requirements:
NQF 5/6 - Minimum National Certificate /Diploma Production/ Manufacturing/ Food Technology or related discipline
In the absence of relevant qualifications, experience in the relevant field and at the relevant level will be considered
Minimum of 2-3 years working experience in supervisory capacity in a food manufacturing industry
Key Responsibilities:
House Keeping and Quality:
Drive housekeeping, efficiency, cost control, quality, waste and safety standards in the Plant
Understand and follow lean manufacturing, FSSC, GMP, various audit requirements and world class manufacturing practices
Daily Communication with
SHE Supervisor on Safety issues
Quality on Quality issues
Maintenance on Maintenance issues
Warehouse on Raw Material requirement
Ensure that Production Staff address housekeeping issues
Responsible for ensuring compliance to Quality policies and procedures
Health and Safety:
Enforce adherence to safety regulations in the plant to achieve safe working environment
Report and highlight potential safety related issues to relevant parties
Ensure that all staff are trained in all HSE measures (safety guards, PPE etc.) and always complies with these
Assist in accidents and incidents investigation
Production Efficiency:
Achieve OEE set daily and monthly targets and ensure all lines are running with the recommended speeds
Ensure that lines run to target as per the plan
Ensure that operator is competent and able to achieve targets
Address inefficiencies and find appropriate solutions
Ensure that all job cards and defects needing attention are recorded and reported
Ensure traceability practices are recorded and carried out daily
People Management:
To Supervise staff and co-ordinate all support functions on a shift to ensure production outputs are met, within the correct quality and health and safety specifications
Ensure the manufacturing process is followed by people from raw to processing to packaged product
Follow the set production plan to ensure the right products and orders are delivered
Address discipline issues relating to performance, quality, staff attendance, timekeeping, overtime, leave and sick leave cycles
Communicate clear Objectives for your team daily
Manage and oversee the disciplinary process of the shift
Train employees and relevant colleagues on SOP's
Key Skills and Competencies:
Knowledge on food safety (FSSC and GMP requirements)
Accurate document and data control
Ability to process and analyse production data
Understanding of leading others for optimal performance
Computer literate with Intermediate Excel
Implement systems for operational efficiency
Ability to find better ways of working, continuous improvement
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