JOB DESCRIPTION – QUALITY AND PRODUCTION CONTROLLER GRITS MABELA
A. Job title:
Quality and Production Controller Grits Mabela reporting to the Operations Manager
B. Job purpose
Takes control over a full production shift according to scheduled plan and pre-determined procedures and
standards.
C. Key-result areas
1. Process Control
1.1. Ensure proper functioning of all equipment
1.2. Maintain and adjust mill setting on a daily basis to ensure proper mill balance as per roll procedure
1.3. Responsible for proper process control in order to ensure conformance to product quality
requirements as specified
1.4. Ensure the correct amounts of raw materials are available in holding bins and that the quality is up to
standard
1.5. Ensure that all sealing and stitching are done neatly and correctly
1.6. Ensure that the correct product is bagged in the appropriate final product bags
1.7. Immediately respond to needle breakages and complete the necessary forms
1.8. Provide the required documentation to the head miller for his preparation of reports on run time, down
time and overall performance of the mill the previous shift
1.9. Ensure all required documentation is complete before the end of shift, and documentation and verbal
communication take place between shift changes to enable a smooth transition process
1.10. Ensure that the correct amount of premix is added
1.11. Ensure sufficient stock levels
2. Storage Control
2.1. Adheres to the correct stacking and storage procedures
2.2. Communicates with Warehouse Supervisor regarding allocated areas where goods are to be stored
2.3. Ensure all pallets leaving the packaging area is wrapped, packed correctly and contain a pallet
barcode
3. Quality Control
3.1. Maintain proper mill settings in order to ensure conformance to quality requirements
3.2. Study and record test results hourly in order to ensure conformance to quality standards
3.3. Responsible for process control in order to ensure conformance to product quality requirements as
specified
3.4. Maintain correct moisture content on raw material and final product as per procedure
4. Maintenance
4.1. Ensure the proper functioning of all equipment
4.2. Perform minor repairs and report major repairs to maintenance department
4.3. Ensure all millers’ maintenance documents are completed daily
4.4. Ensure that equipment is maintained according to standards
5. People Management
5.1. Supervise staff on the following stations as per shift roster:
5.1.1. Production Area
5.1.2. Pallet Packing
5.1.3. Bagging and stitching station
5.1.4. Forklift Drivers
5.2. Ensure staff are applying the correct application and adherence of standard operating procedures and
processes through training and coaching
5.3. Takes appropriate disciplinary action as lead by the disciplinary code
5.4. Manages people attendance, overtime and productivity levels
6. Housekeeping and Safety Standards
6.1. Ensures that cleaning and housekeeping standards on equipment and work areas are maintained
according to laid down standards and norms.
6.2. Ensure Personal hygiene standards are maintained
6.3. Take reasonable care for own health and safety as well as the health and safety of others
6.4. Attend annual and required medical tests in order to ensure they are declared fit for physical
performance
6.5. Wear the correct PPE in accordance with the company policy and procedures
6.6. No interference or abuse of any health, safety and environmental welfare equipment.
6.7. Be actively involved in the OHS System, partake in OHS activities as and when directed
6.8. Keep work areas clean and free from hazards and risks
7. Team Work
7.1. Actively participate as a member of the team
7.2. Performing any other task, not specified herein, which from time to time may be assigned by the
manager.

D. Knowledge, skills and experience required
Educational Background:
• Grade 12
• Full Spectrum Grain & Maize Grading
• GMF Qualification
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience
• Valid Driver’s Licence with own reliable transport
• Experience in Team Management
Knowledge/Skills:
• Operational Agility
• Human Resources
• Strong problem solving
• Ensure Vision, Mission and Values underpin all activities
• OHSA, ISO and HACCP systems
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand English.
Physical Demands
Must be found medical fit by Occupational Medical Practitioner for job appointed for.
E. Competencies
• Ability to show initiative
• Ability to manage a team
• Self-motivated and reliable
• Performance Driven