Job Description

PRODUCTION TEAM LEADER


Accountable for specialist outputs and initiating changes in policies, procedures, standards and services within inter-related functional areas of responsibility. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter-related functional processes.

Job Purpose

The purpose of this role is to enable achievement of Production targets, within area of responsibility, through effectively executing on production activities and ensuring adherence to an operational and financial framework of practices, processes, standards and controls

Key Accountabilities and Outputs

Actively engage at regional level in the End-to-End Sales and Operational Planning Process

Contribute to the Material Planning process as well as the execution of the Material Plan for region of responsibility Ensure that the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule is aligned to ensure delivery in line with customer requirements Work in conjunction with the Production Manager to guarantee order fulfilment in line with customer requirements, cost, quality and time parameters

Produce / Manufacture Product

Monitor the Daily Production / Manufacturing Schedule to ensure timeous product delivery to customers. Execute on the entire end to end Production/Manufacturing process for relevant region Infrastructure Maintenance Ensure that all Infrastructure are maintained to ensure optimal capacity usage and availability

SHERQ framework, initiatives and communications

Assist with monitoring SHERQ Compliance in region of responsibility

General Business, Financial and People Management

Actively participate in operational planning and budgeting processes Drive continuous improvement through streamlining and optimising relevant operational practices, processes and systems Ensure adherence to operational and financial frameworks of practices, processes, standards and controls Control cost and take the necessary action to mitigate any financial risks or non-compliance Ensure that the right people capacity is in place and manage employee performance through effective and goal directed people leadership

Adherence to the health, safety, food and environmental standards

Staff shall adhere to all Food Safety Policies and PRPs and shall adhere to and enforce all food safety requirements at all times Staff shall adhere to Health, Safety & Environmental Policies and PRPs and shall adhere to and enforce all Health and Safety requirements at all times Visitor and Contractor Policy staff shall ensure that visitors or contractors entering the facility are signed in, escorted and wear PPE, are aware of the hygiene policies and do not smoke, eat or drink inside the facility Code of Practice staff shall maintain high levels of personal hygiene in accordance with the code of conduct Handwashing Procedure Ensuring staff are cleaning and sanitizing hands efficiently before handling the product. Physical Contamination Control Policy and Procedure Staff shall be aware of the potential of physical product contamination. Staff is aware of control measures to prevent physical contamination. Safety, Health and Environment Policy Staff take reasonable measures to ensure health and safety hazards do not occur. Should an accident occur, staff shall be aware of the procedure of reporting the incident. First Aid Policy Staff are aware of the first aider on site. Staff is trained to report injuries and illness to supervisors/first aiders. Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures Maintains expected performance standards Enforce compliance with relevant legislative and statutory requirements Enforce GMPs and conduct themselves in a manner conducive with food safety practices Attend Training and enforce learnings from the training for Quality, Food Safety and Health & Safety that been prescribed for them Be vigilant of food defense and food fraud risks Maintain a high level of housekeeping within the work environment

Qualifications and Experience

Diploma in Production Management or Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial) Leadership Capability (TLDP) Up to 4 years experience (Supervisory) Supervisory; FMCG (bottling preferred) * MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail