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 ManagerMinimum Requirements:NQF 5/6 - Minimum National Certificate /Diploma Production/ Manufacturing/ Food Technology or related disciplineIn the absence of relevant qualifications, experience in the relevant field and at the relevant level will be consideredMinimum of 2-3 years working experience in supervisory capacity in a food manufacturing industryKey Responsibilities:House Keeping and Quality:Drive housekeeping, efficiency, cost control, quality, waste and safety standards in the PlantUnderstand and follow lean manufacturing, FSSC, GMP, various audit requirements and world class manufacturing practicesDaily Communication withSHE Supervisor on Safety issuesQuality on Quality issuesMaintenance on Maintenance issuesWarehouse on Raw Material requirementEnsure that Production Staff address housekeeping issuesResponsible for ensuring compliance to Quality policies and proceduresHealth and Safety:Enforce adherence to safety regulations in the plant to achieve safe working environmentReport and highlight potential safety related issues to relevant partiesEnsure that all staff are trained in all HSE measures (safety guards, PPE etc.) and always complies with theseAssist in accidents and incidents investigationProduction Efficiency:Achieve OEE set daily and monthly targets and ensure all lines are running with the recommended speedsEnsure that lines run to target as per the planEnsure that operator is competent and able to achieve targetsAddress inefficiencies and find appropriate solutionsEnsure that all job cards and defects needing attention are recorded and reportedEnsure traceability practices are recorded and carried out dailyPeople 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 specificationsEnsure the manufacturing process is followed by people from raw to processing to packaged productFollow the set production plan to ensure the right products and orders are deliveredAddress discipline issues relating to performance, quality, staff attendance, timekeeping, overtime, leave and sick leave cyclesCommunicate clear Objectives for your team dailyManage and oversee the disciplinary process of the shiftTrain employees and relevant colleagues on SOP’sKey Skills and Competencies:Knowledge on food safety (FSSC and GMP requirements)Accurate document and data controlAbility to process and analyse production dataUnderstanding of leading others for optimal performanceComputer literate with Intermediate ExcelImplement systems for operational efficiencyAbility to find better ways of working, continuous improvement#J-18808-Ljbffr