Jnr Production Manager - Cato Ridge Verfied

Salary Negotiable Cato Ridge, Kwazulu-Natal Cato Ridge, Kwazulu-Natal more than 14 days ago 22-08-2016 8:23:40 AM
31-08-2016 11:10:17 AM
We are recruiting for Jnr Production Managers in the Cato Ridge area with a NQF6 (Diploma) in Operations Management, Food Technology, Production Planning, Supply Chain Planning or similar.

Previous experience in a chilled food manufacturing facility an advantage. Must be willing and able to work shifts, alternating day and night shift pattern, weekend work required from time-to-time. Must be willing to sign a restraint of trade agreement and able to work in a physically demanding position in a cold environment.

MAIN PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION:
•Responsible and accountable for a production area reporting into a Production/Shift Manager.
•Day to day management and optimization of production to ensure that planned production is achieved and the company’s low cost producer status is maintained and/or improved while meeting the required quality, housekeeping and food safety requirements.
•Assist in the planning and implementation of continuous improvement projects to increase production efficiency and cost performance.
•Ensure detailed management of production yield and the implementation of corrective and preventative actions to meet targets.
•Ensure full compliance to the Food Safety, Quality and Occupational requirements of the business.

MINIMUM JOB COMPETENCIES REQUIRED
•Comprehensive understanding of production processes in a large manufacturing environment
•Ability to identify, implement, manage and improve production processes, production output and equipment efficiencies
•Conduct and facilitate Root Cause Analyses on gaps in performance (throughput, quality, cost, machine utilization, manpower effectiveness) and implement corrective and preventative measures
•Ability to manage staff and attend to staff development and discipline
•Ability to mentor and coach supervisors, team leaders and general staff
•Exposure to lean manufacturing and total quality management principles
•Exposure to ISO22000 / FSSC22000 required

Only candidates who meet the necessary requirements will be shortlisted and contacted.