Production Supervisor

Our client in the FMCG industry is seeking an experienced Production Supervisor with the following requirements and experience.

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Grade 12 or relevant NQF level 4 qualification.
• A minimum of a National Diploma in production management.
• Supervisory experience is compulsory.
• 3 – 5 years working experience in a Food manufacturing industry.
• Excellent leadership and management qualities.
• Ability to interact in an effective manner with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure.
• Good knowledge of GMP’s / HACCP / FSSC 22000 regulatory requirements, housekeeping and health and safety.
• Good knowledge of BCEA.
• Previous experience of people-management and demonstrated ability in people motivation, organizing and team building.
• Solid record of attention to detail and strict adherence to procedures and policies.
• Good written and communication skills in English / Afrikaans.
• Numerical and analytical skills.
• Computer literacy in MS Word / Excel.
• Willingness to learn applicable Food Safety (HACCP) procedures, requirements, and company policies.
• High level of initiative, plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal supervision.
• Willing to work overtime and night shift as and when requested by the company.

Key Performance Areas:

• Supervising employees in the manufacturing of food products, ensuring safety, good quality products and productivity.
• Production planning & control as per client requirements.
• Assist in the control of manufacturing costs of production by decreasing waste and achieving targets.
• Adherence to health & safety, quality, food management system, HACCP, and good hygiene & housekeeping practices, to produce a product that is safe for human consumption.
• Team management control, disciplinary of staff and reporting any matters to HR or management.
• Training and development of production staff both new and existing, overseeing and completing training records.
• Responsible to manage and maintain all documents in key process 5 and key process 6 related to production.
• Taking responsibility for food safety, where applicable.
• Planning – including developing / maintaining a viable plan incorporating hiring, training, capacity modelling, efficiency / yield assumptions, learning-curve, etc.
• Develop and recommend improvements of facilities, equipment, procedures, safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Monitors usage of utilities to ensure efficiency of operations.
• Build quality into all aspects of work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements.
• Acts as a member of the management team and performs other duties as directed by position or required by any management representative.
• Participates in external and in-house training.
• Responsible to monitor and verify documentation completed by production employees.
• Managing process and material flows.
• Administration duties, which includes time and attendance.
• Generating action requests when required.