Reference: 5251 CM

Job Description:

Leadership and management of the whole processing facility.
Controls all components of processing, including production and cost control of Labour, Budget targets and production downtime.
Equipment and skills optimization at all times.
Responsible for yields and yield optimisation
Any outsourced production control, where applicable (incl. Packaging, supply of raw material and delivery against plan).
Initiate and manage effective cost reduction programs for manufacturing
Interact with Quality Assurance manager to ensure that FSSC 22000 food safety procedures are followed correctly as well as all other aspects that may affect food safety within the relevant depts. that fall under factory operations.
Interact with Planning and Improvement manager to ensure production planning matches output and tracks harvest plan.
BMP/GMP, Line studies, external auditing and any additional controls or management to ensure world class manufacturing
Communication with engineering manager and maintenance manager to ensure effective maintenance and repair program is adhered to and smooth running of facility. Justify plant upgrades, improvements and realize ROI targets agreed in this regard.
Conduct performance management and appraisals with staff
Organize and oversee security of the area
Control Absenteeism of employees
Ensure all procedures (SOP’s) are updated and then followed correctly
uild morale and a Team environment – Implement and manage the “employee of the month” program
Engender the culture of “ownership” of problems and issues, reporting incidents and forwarding improvement ideas.
Effective people management: This includes training (in conjunction with the training officer), improvement and promotions. Using the skills matrix and training plan
Labour – Shifts, control overtime, time and attendance, and absenteeism and report on this at management meeting. Ensure the placement of the right person for the right job. Manage the talent plan and performance of the team.
Responsible for the effective functioning of the ERP system, Syspro, in the factory environment and ensure that this process is being adhered to by factory admin staff and general personnel.
New lines production, product, recipe change implementation monitor and control. Works closely with Marketing manager in new product development.
Full control of paper trail, using only Syspro for all data management.
Oversight of Processing Manager, Supervisors and Shift Controllers
Management of time & attendance system.
Delivery of Innovation
Quality Management Systems (QMS)
Safety, Health and the Environment (SHE)
Risk Management
Resource and Information Management

Qualifications:

At least 10 years experience in a production environment at a mid to senior management level is essential
Experience in a food manufacturing or packaging environment would be an advantage
Exposure and experience in working with a unionised workforce essential
Completed Engineering qualification or Food Sciences degree essential
Ability to Innovate
Develop a performance driven culture
Additional business studies will be preferable
Proven track record with credible references
Experience with ERP systems in operations and preferably experience with Syspro.
Strong clerical and administrative abilities
Good planning skills
Good organizational and communication skills
Aptitude for working with computer systems.
Good interpersonal and motivational skills and proven track record thereof
Completion of FSSC, ISO & HACCP training courses will be preferable
Working knowledge of Xhosa and Afrikaans will be beneficial