Job SpecificationManage and lead team members to ensure maximum utilisation of production facility, including all equipment, raw materials, packs, and packs / materials, and labour, to produce quality products at the lowest possible costMaterial requirement planningPlant capacity and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE) Product and process specific knowledgeKnowledge and interpretation of advanced process control Principles of microbiology, biochemistry, and understanding of processing equipmentClean in Place (CIP) proceduresHACCPWaste managementGMP quality control and quality assuranceRaw material functionsSystem fault findingHealth and safety practicesFood legislationManaging and leading teams towards high performance Implementation of world-class and Lean Manufacturing processes and structuresControlling equipment and processesMonitoring processes, materials and surroundingsFault finding Assessing the resources required to perform a work activity Training skillsEnsure that service delivery to and from internal and external clients are monitored and comply to standardCommunicating the production plan and carrying out Pre-planning and preparation for productionMonitor the production start up process and assist operators with start up deviationsManage barriers to implementation of planReview of Performance at regular intervalsMonitor, maintain and Review Utilisation and ProductivityManage downtime and production loss incidents consistentlyImprove and initiate Productivity improvementsMonitor, maintain and ensure quality and production documentation are completed as per work proceduresMonitor and ensure adherence to Production and Quality ProceduresMonitor and ensure adherence to standardsManage all Process and quality deviationsConduct Audits and manage findingsMonitor, maintain and ensure adherence to cleaning schedules as per factory requirementOversee plant maintenance and engineering servicesMonitor and ensure assistance with first line and preventative maintenanceMonitor and ensure machine condition checksContacting and arranging for maintenance supportMonitor and ensure adherence to procedures and standardsApply 5S principlesAuditing and inspection of area and equipmentIncident investigation and managementPromote awareness and review performanceMonitor, maintain and ensure corrective and preventative improvement actions through structured problem solvingCreate an environment conducive to effective teamwork and innovationSetup effective teams and ensure review of performancePromote and ensure effective team communicationMeasure and monitor team and individual performanceManage and conduct performance of individualsManage IR situations and ensure positive IR environmentEnsure that all administrative procedures are performed, and documents are traceableIdentifies risks in area of responsibility and immediate operationsEncourage a Food Safety CultureMonitor Employees through Good-2-Great (G2G) platformMinimum RequirementsMatriculatedNational Diploma: Food Technology/Production Certificate or DiplomaNational Certificate in Food and Beverage Packaging Operation or Technical QualificationTeam Leader/Management/Supervisory training is essential5 years from a Matric level or 1-2 years from a diploma levelTeam leading and management experience are essentialKindly note that by submitting your application for this career opportunity, you agree that Guardian Recruiting may use your application for the purpose of the recruitment and selection of the said position, and this information may be shared with the relevant stakeholders in the business.Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted.Should you not have heard back within a two-week period, please assume that your application was unsuccessful.All job postings are in accordance with our Client's BEE requirements. Please only send certificates when requested to do so