Job Description

Minimum requirements:

• Tertiary related qualification essential
• Engineering Degree is preferred
• Relevant experience in production and manufacturing processes.
• Sound experience in leading teams.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Proven knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices.
• Computer literacy Microsoft office packages, SAP.

Knowledge, Skills and Attributes

• Knowledge of Food safety requirements and systems.
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards.
• Service delivery orientated.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Starter-finisher.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Energetic and team player.

Role and responsibilities:

• Oversee the production process(es)on the plant.
• Monitor and optimise, processes to ensure competitive, efficient and cost-effective process operations.
• Proactively plan production according to budget, demand and planning schedule.
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as required.
• Monitor and make recommendations regarding repair and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Set quality control standards and systems to ensure quality control is maintained.
• Monitor product specification standards throughout production process.
• Develop and implement SOP 's for all processes in production ensuring that high quality standards are met.
• Proactive planning of all process chemicals and consumables.
• Daily monitor, reconcile and report relevant inventory and continuously report variations and replenishments.
• Ensure all daily production figures are captured and reported.
• Monitor and report daily and monthly down time.
• Monitor hygiene, and ensure master cleaning schedules are performed.
• Assess project and resource requirements and make recommendations.
• Ensure that health and safety and environmental regulations are met within area of responsibility.
• Be actively involved in policy and procedure maintenance

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums for example safety meetings and safety talks.
• Follow-up on any activities assigned through safety meetings / committees / representatives / management.
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people.
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures.
• Distribute safety information as and when required.
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times.

Employee management and development

• Ensure overall compliance to relevant procedures and policies.
• Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles.
• Regular goal review completed to assess achievement of results.
• Support, coaching and mentoring is continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met.
• Ensure that development plans are in place for each employee.
• Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands.
• Ensure that events/activities taking place in the team are effectively communicated within team.
• Ensure adequate succession planning in order to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements.

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