Production Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise staff and all production activities in the production department to ensure efficiency, quality, cost and any specific performance KPIs requirements are achieved.
• Plan the resources necessary to achieve production plans.
• Perform administrative tasks required to provide the necessary data and information to the business.
• Provide input to support continuous improvement within the production and support departments

Job Objectives

• Supervision of Staff
• Manage day-to-day production activities
• Drive Productivity through efficiency
• Resource Planning based on changing shift patterns and staff movements
• Apply best practice data capturing, ensuring accurate reporting
• Housekeeping, Health, Safety and Environment Compliance
• Drive continuous Food Safety Culture & Certification Compliance

Required Knowledge

• Ability to perform tasks as detailed above
• Undergone Good Manufacturing Process Training*
• Undergone training in HACCP and BRC as applicable to the role*
• Undergone HSE training as determined by the company*
• Ability to comply to medical health requirements as set by the company
• Training in the above will be undertaken where required

Required Prior Learning/Experience

• Willing and able to work shifts
• Minimum of 2 years previous experience supervising/leading a team
• Computer literate (intermediate level - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook)

Advantageous But Non-Essential Criteria

• Experience in a food manufacturing environment
• National Diploma/ Certificate in Production Management or Operations
• Trained in Lean/World Class Manufacturing practices

Personal Characteristics

• Good Timekeeping and attendance
• Ability to be assertive
• Ability to earn the respect of and lead the shift team
• Ability to multi-task
• Good time management
• Ability to work independently and take initiative
• Good communication skills (verbal and written)

If you have not received a response within two weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application unsuccessful.

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