Food Processing Production Manager

SUMMARY:
Food Processing Production Manager

POSITION INFO:

Food Processing Production Manager

Requirements
• 3 - 5 years proven food industry experience
• Diploma/Degree in Production Management/Engineering and or equivalent
• Computer Literate (Excel, Word and Outlook including ERP Systems)
• FSSC 22000 and HACCP compliant
• Knowledge and interpretation of health & safety
• Drivers Licenses with own transport
• Excellent communication skills (Write, Read & understand in English/Afrikaans/Xhosa)
• Ability to do calculations in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Knowledge and experience in 6 sigma and 20 keys
• Oversee that employees fulfil their required job activities and monitor their performance
• Good people management skills and management of staff.
• Being able to develop good working relationships and trust with various teams.
• Working well with many different departments and external suppliers

General
• Maintain workflow and ensure the smooth running of the production plant
• Aid within the factory as and when required
• Consult any changes in production based on production plan
• Identifying problems and implement preventative strategies to minimise risk.
• Strong problem-solving skills, analytic ability and be very detail-oriented.
• Being results and deadline-driven.
• After hours factory visits as required.
Responsibilities
• Reaching production targets
• Driving efficiencies
• Developing production side of ERP System
• Leading and motivating production staff
• To oversee maintenance of all lines
• Continuously working on improvement actions
• Food safety and security

Training
• Food-related Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
• Factory-related environmental regulations
• SQF certification – principles or SQF
• Knowledge of GMP+ standards

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