Job Description

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PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Manufacture and process Milk, Whey and Buttermilk powder and related products while ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with Clover standards.

Ensure quality assurance

Apply quality assurance principles to the powder production process to ensure product integrity. Monitor inputs and outputs throughout the spray-drying and packaging processes. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Maintain excellent housekeeping using 5S principles.

Operate and maintain equipment

Ensure correct and safe use of Evaporator, Tower spray dryer and packaging equipment. Conduct first-line inspections and basic maintenance as required.

Manufacture and process products

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for powder production and packaging. Ensure correct Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) procedures are followed. Monitor process parameters to maintain consistent product quality.

Manage staff

Ensure optimal utilization of production staff. Provide leadership, training, and development to team members. Apply consistent discipline and maintain effective communication with all staff. Conduct team meetings and liaise with management in all departments. Set objectives and monitor team performance to achieve production targets.

Minimum Requirements

Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4

Tertiary qualification in Food technology/Science, Quality Management advantageous

Familiar with Automotive machinery/systems + SCADA

Computer literacy (Intermediate)

Business English: Fluent


- 3 - 5yrs relevant experience (FMCG/Food Production) in applying job related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level


Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Must be willing to reside in Heilbron

Duties and Responsibilities

Ensure quality assurance

Apply quality assurance principles to the powder production process to ensure product integrity. Monitor inputs and outputs throughout the spray-drying and packaging processes. Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP). Maintain excellent housekeeping using 5S principles.

Operate and maintain equipment

Ensure correct and safe use of Evaporator, Tower spray dryer and packaging equipment. Conduct first-line inspections and basic maintenance as required.

Manufacture and process products

Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for powder production and packaging. Ensure correct Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) procedures are followed. Monitor process parameters to maintain consistent product quality.

Manage staff

Ensure optimal utilization of production staff. Provide leadership, training, and development to team members. Apply consistent discipline and maintain effective communication with all staff. Conduct team meetings and liaise with management in all departments. * Set objectives and monitor team performance to achieve production targets.