Shift Superintendent

Position Title: Shift Superintendent

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Delmas

Requisition ID: 23569

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates to fill the position of Shift Superintendent in the Production Department to be based at the Delmas plant. The successful candidate will report to Shift Manager.

Purpose Of The Job

To supervise, control and co-ordinate the processing operation in order to process product to the correct quality, to optimize productivity and yield, to utilize the equipment in a safe and effective manner. Superintendents are experienced individuals with the capability to lead, coach, motivate, monitor and oversee the running of the processing lines to ensure outputs within the agreed budget, quality and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership to all scheduled work shifts, which meets production schedules.
• Assign and ensure the execution of daily production duties.
• Effective utilization and management of raw product (finished product) by quality attributes including load, blends, sizing, defects, offal, cut uniformity, count, color, etc.
• Contribute to the effective management of the company through development of short and long term production goals.
• Perform administrative duties of personnel including leave, time and attendance management
• Provide training, development, motivation, and teamwork discipline for all production personnel.
• Collect, tabulate, and evaluate all necessary production figures for reporting needs.
• Evaluate production methods, quality methods, and safety methods for continuous improvement.
• Recommend and institutes lean improvements in work procedures, which improve production, product quality, waste reduction, and worker efficiency.
• Ensure all personnel are trained in safety issues and maintains a safe working environment.
• Maintain overall equipment efficiency above 90%
• Knows efficiency and productivity measures, financial information including cost analysis, statistical process control, and cost justification
• Maintain a safety conscious attitude among direct reports, minimization of all workplace incidents and accidents, and accurate and timely completion of all accident investigation reports.

Requirements

Suitable candidates must possess the following minimum experience/knowledge:

• Diploma / Degree in Food or Production Management or related field.
• Minimum 3 - 5 years production experience in the food industry.
• Preference will be given to applicants in a similar supervisory role.
• Working knowledge and accountability of GMP, HACCP and Food safety, BCEA, OHS Act
• Proven record of technical abilities
• Sound computer literacy preference to SAP and Kronos
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Assertive, achievement orientated KPI driven.
• Medically fit and willing to work in cold environment
• Ability to work productively in a stressful environment
• Willing to work shifts as and when required including over weekends
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle pressure whilst maintaining a high work rate
• Assertive and results orientated
• Ability to exercise sound judgment in decision-making.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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Job Family: Manufacturing

Division: South Africa

Department: Delmas Processing Supervision D

Location(s): ZA - South Africa : Mpumalanga : Delmas || ZA - South Africa : Eastern Cape : Port Elizabeth || ZA - South Africa : Free State : Bloemfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bapsfontein || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bedfordview || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Bronkhorstspruit || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Johannesburg || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Katlehong || ZA - South Africa : Gauteng : Springs || ZA - South Africa : KwaZulu-Natal : Durban || ZA - South Africa : Limpopo : Marble Hall || ZA - South Africa : North West : Lichtenburg || ZA - South Africa : Other : Reference job description || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : CapeTown || ZA - South Africa : Western Cape : George

Company: McCain Foods (S Africa)