Production Shift Manager

SUMMARY:
Experienced Production Shift Manager required for a high‑speed food manufacturing plant in| Strand (Western Cape)

POSITION INFO:

Educational requirements:

• Minimum of a Degree or Advanced Diploma in a relevant field; Food Technology, Industrial Engineering, Production Management, Business Studies etc.

Experience required:

• Minimum of 4 years progressive food manufacturing experience - with a minimum of 1 years in a more senior production/operational role.
• Proven knowledge and experience with equipment, process and product design and commissioning – in line with requirement to maintain quality, throughput and effectiveness.
• Proven capacity to convert requirements to an achievable output and effective communicator of progress to all business stakeholders.
• Successful project delivery through effective reporting team leadership.
• Deadline driven within a fast-moving environment.

Attributes (Knowledge, Skills and Abilities):

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills/ team player – an effective leader that can maximise human capital to best effect across various applications.
• Confidence and fortitude to deal with problems and ultimately identify, implement and monitor sustainable solutions.
• Excellent verbal and written presentation and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure that quality and food safety standards as agreed with technical manager, are embedded throughout the department and monitored, managed and achieved – using KPI’s as effective progress trackers.
• Ensure that the departmental structure is balanced to business requirements and is resourced by the appropriate human capital.
• Drive a safe working environment within the department by ensuring that the business meets world class FMCG standards to achieve aims of the group SHE policy goals.
• Develop internal and external customer relationships, which inspire confidence in the sites manufacturing capability. 
• Influence and support other functions within the business to facilitate joint successful delivery.
• Create an environment conducive to inclusivity, create a safe space to solicit alternatives and challenge proposals to the status quo.

Key Performance Areas:

• Ensure timely and effective supply of accurate and effective reporting required to achieve KPI’s.
• Set the conduct and interpersonal style and standards – to mindfully shape the culture and ethical framework within which the department and site operates.
• Plan, organise, guide and direct outputs of reports to achieve the objectives of the business.
• Cross departmental collaboration to drive successful projects, share knowledge and improve processes.
• Oversee an efficient, effective department that responds rapidly to fluid and changeable circumstances.