MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Bachelor\'s degree Industrial or Mechanical Engineer or equivalent combination of educat...

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1 year ago

Processing Manager

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS



  • Bachelor\'s degree Industrial or Mechanical Engineer or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.

  • Minimum of 5-7 years\' experience

  • Process management skills

  • Strong analytical and technical skills.

  • Deadline and target driven

  • Experience leading, motivating and developing teams

  • Knowledge of plant operations and production scheduling

  • Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.

  • HACCP knowledge will be advantageous

  • Excellent English /Afrikaans communication; verbal, written and presentation skills. An African Language would be a plus

  • Effective computer skills in MS Office Suite.

  • Preparing and managing department budgets.

  • Technical problem solving.

  • Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

  • Report writing


DUTIES



  • Responsible for all aspects of the Processing Plant, Business Unit and Factory



  • Initiate and lead continuous improvement activities within the Business Unit

  • Develop and lead strategies and implementation plan to meet and exceed operational KPIs and goals

  • Develop detail project plans, document and train associates on procedures, identify and implement process improvements using lean methodology

  • Work closely with all departments, to ensure proper synchronization of production.

  • Prepare department operating budgets, monitor and control expenditures.

  • Proactively take corrective action to maintain optimum profitability and continuously reduce operational costs.

  • Responsible for continuous improvement of product quality and yield outputs

  • Regular reporting and presentation of departmental performance and status.

  • Support the quality assurance department in consumer complaint investigations and implementation of corrective action.

  • Develop and maintain a broad understanding of the company rules, procedures, practices and operational processes and parameters associated with the Processing Business Unit

  • Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.

  • Adheres to Quality work practices and maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained.

  • Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.

  • Ensures regulatory compliance at all times

  • Manages and coordinates team supervisors towards the activities of production and operating workers, such as machine operators, forklift driver, sorters, packers, etc.

  • Read and analyse production schedules and sales reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.

  • Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.

  • Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.

  • Inspect materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions

  • Demonstrate equipment operation and work and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers for training.

  • Attention to detail

  • Customer Service skills

  • Willing to work both day and night shift as needed 

  • Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.

  • Perform other duties as assigned


ONLY short-listed candidates will be contacted

 

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