Food Factory Manager - Paarl Verfied

Salary Negotiable Paarl, Western Cape Paarl, Western Cape more than 14 days ago 06-02-2019 8:04:40 AM
03-04-2019 8:04:40 AM
* Relevant degree in Engineering, Production or Food Technology with 10 years’ experience in a Food Manufacturing Environment. Budget and oversight experience essential.*

Description: A chocolate factory is seeking a Factory Manager to join their team to take overall management of the three production units. Key duties will include but is not limited to: demand planning; ensuring that all product demand requirements are fulfilled by coordinating regularly with the sales team; production planning and scheduling; interfacing directly with farmers; manage the procurement of raw materials packaging and consumables; managing our stock system in line with optimising cash flow, cost, shelf life and storage; manage the overall production budget; manage all aspects of production human resource requirements including labour unions; schedule and manage the daily production activities of all three production units; implement and manage a quality control program; manage the current Occupational Health and Safety program; manage the FSSC22000 and IBL food safety programs; manage all USFDA requirements; manage and implement food labelling requirements; manage the Organic UTZ Certification programs; implement and manage a continues improvement program; manage the equipment maintenance program including breakdown activities and interfacing with sub-contractors; manage the factory upgrade program; manage the new product development program.

Key Requirements: Relevant degree in Engineering, Production or Food Technology with 10 years’ experience in a Food Manufacturing Environment. Budget and oversight experience essential. Familiarity with business and financial principles and practices required.

Additional Requirements: Leadership and organisational skills. Proven success record in similar role. Ability to manage and motivate people. Willing to work long hours as dictated by the production schedule.

Remuneration: Market related.

Starting date: As soon as possible.

*Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply
**Please quote “Food Factory Manager (W647)” in the subject line
***Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted

Recruiter: SciStaff