FACTORY MANAGER - STELLENBOSCH

Our client, a well-known and respected Manufacturer in Stellenbosch, is seeking an experienced Factory Manager to optimise the available resources to ensure the highest standards of efficiency and quality of execution. The Manufactory includes a small cafe, experimental kitchen, bakery and patisserie

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Optimization of:
- Stock (Frozen & Fresh)
* Understand Stock levels in DC’s and current sales trends
* Have an updated and documented account of all in-house stock produced
* Waste management and documentation
* To ensure that all stock produced is managed to the right allocation and all accounted for
* On time deliveries & communication – ensure safe paper trail
* Manage Quality control systems as to what can and cannot be sent out - ensure paper trail and communication *Frozen stock management and administration with Euroberry for: Checkers * Kauai * Foodservices * Engen

DRIVERS

*Driver routes and shifts * Vehicles (servicing & licensing)
- Production Team
* Assist in Staff scheduling and optimisation of staff along with Heads of departments: (Kitchen ? Pastry ? Bakery ? Pasteis ? Packers) * Manage overtime
- Holding Freezer
* Stock management (ensure order quantities are met and stock is rotated) * Packaging area * Packaging material * Packaging- & Deep Cleaning staff management * Equipment Maintenance
- General Maintenance
* All Manufactory Equipment maintenance plan, schedule and history * General Upkeep
- HACCP standard execution
* In collaboration with Quality Controller ensure that standards are met and executed
- Pasteis de Nata production management * Staff management * Ingredients * Training * Efficiency * Quality * Equipment
- Exterior of building
* Rubbish removal * Assist in Pest Control * General Upkeep and Maintenance * Security

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

Diploma in Production and or Manufactory Management and Business Accounting or related qualification
At least 5 years' relevant experience
Experience in Logistics will be advantageous

SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Computer literate Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Word able to do basics
• Must have good communication and interpersonal skills required both verbally and in writing towards clients and management
• Deadline driven
• Sound administrative knowledge / experience
• Exceptional attention to detail

GENERAL SKILLS:

Language Skills * Mathematical Skills * Reasoning Ability * Computer Skills

Due to the high volume of CV’s received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

All applications submitted must contain:
• Updated CV with contactable references
• Tertiary Educational documents
• Written Reference Letters
• A recent profile photo
• Cover Letter stipulating why you are the perfect candidate