Job Purpose: The primary goal of this position is to lead the Soft Cheese, Butter and Cream production teams 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: Production Manager / Plant Manager Minimum Requirements: Matric/ Grade12 2 + years’ experience as Team Leader / Production Coordinator in Dairy processing 5 + years’ experience in production in FMCG Dairy industry Relevant regulations / standards / industry knowledge (Highly Advantageous) Main Responsibility: 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 H&S Officer for Safety issues Quality Control for Quality issues Maintenance for Maintenance issues Stores for Raw Material requirements 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 compliance with Health, Safety and Environment measures (safety guards, PPE, waste disposal etc.). Assist in accidents and incidents investigation Manage Operational Efficiency: Set and/or drive OEE daily and monthly targets and ensure all lines are running optimally Address inefficiencies and find appropriate solutions Ensure that all job cards and defects needing attention are recorded and reported timeously Ensure traceability practices are recorded and carried out daily People Performance and Development: Ensure disciplinary issues relating to performance, quality, staff attendance, timekeeping, overtime, and absenteeism are managed Communicate clear Objectives for to all teams Ensure training given to employees as required Continuous Improvement: Identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvement within the procurement function Implementing best practices, leveraging technology, and driving efficiency across the procurement process Key Skills and Competencies: Proven work experience as a Team Leader / Cordinator Adequate knowledge of management principles (budgeting, planning, resource allocation and human resources) Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, food safety, productivity, inventory processes, production scheduling Strong leadership, team development and people management skills Strong communication skills Computer Literacy in MS Office, with Intermediate Excel #J-18808-Ljbffr