Production Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

* Ensure proper and accurate production planning.
* Liaise with technical and maintenance departments to ensure optimal performance of the production function.
* Ensure optimum use of production resources.
* Maintain proper functioning of manufacturing equipment.
* Lead and manage the various teams to produce results in line with customer expectations.
* Lead and manage the productions teams ensuring optimal performance.
* Supervise, mentor and motivate the respective teams.
* Manage employee conduct according the company’s Code of Behavior and take appropriate action where deviations occur.
* Conduct and lead regular team meetings (“Let’s Talk”), at level 3.
* Maintain all documentation required for due diligence.
* Maintain accurate traceability throughout the production process.
* Ensuring all orders are produced in full.
* Ensuring all lines are producing at the required efficiency rates.
* Proactively managing product yields; maintain waste within the requirement targets.
* Maintain all relevant Amaro Foods policy requirements.
* Comply with the necessary Occupational Health and Safety requirements.
* Ensure compliance to all food safety regulations, allergen control, housekeeping and pest control.
* Participate in personal hygiene checks.
* Ensure compliance to all food safety legislation and regulations, organizational food safety management system requirements.
* Live the brand by living our core values.
* Always striving to do your best.

Key Skills
* Should demonstrate leadership.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Written and verbal communication.
* Customer service orientation.
* Ability to follow instructions and procedures is essential.
* Along with a high level of integrity.
* Attention to detail.