Production Supervisor (W1147)
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Job Location:
Stellenbosch - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
3 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Introduction
* BSc Food Science or relevant Engineering degree with at least a years previous work experience. Knowledge of production methods and processes. Computer literate. *
Description: A leading supplier of purees concentrates and frozen fruits is looking for a Production Supervisor to join their team to plan and schedule production and ensure production requirements and targets are met.. This role will report to the Production Manager. The duties include but are not limited to: Display a leadership role in the HACCP practices and ensure compliance. Apply Food Safety principles and Quality standards. Ensure compliance to Health and Safety policy and requirements. Manage upskill and train workforce on all product types and production processes. Monitor staff performance and follow disciplinary guide for progressive discipline. Minimise contamination of foreign material and objects during production runs. Ensure production is managed according to the open works order. Update work orders immediately. Monitor production processes and make necessary changes to limit bottlenecks. Ensure packed stock is palletised correctly before despatch to the warehouse. Maintain effective and efficient production at all times. Monitor wastage and packing materials and destroy excess labels at the end of the Production run. Ensure final product meets specification standard and customer temperature control and quality of product is maintained. Finished goods must be despatch to the warehouse within 1 hour of being packed. Maintain quality of product and production processes. Issue and Complete works orders for picking to minimise delays in production. Complete check and submit timesheets and leave forms to Payroll. Ensure all entry and exits to the production areas are clean and clear. Ensure compliance to PPE. Teach and ensure safe working practices. Ensure staff are trained and certified on the machinery they operate. Apply clean-as-you-go principal. Maintain and schedule maintenance of all machinery and equipment. Ensure cleanliness and clean up during and after shift. Investigate and implement preventative measures when non-conformance is found. Deep clean as per schedule.
Key Requirements: BSc Food Science or relevant Engineering degree with at least a years previous work experience. Knowledge and experience of production methods and processes required. Proficient in Microsoft Office. Knowledge of Sage and Stock Management Systems will be advantageous.
Additional Requirements: Must be able to work under pressure. Strong communication skills with staff at all levels. Firm and assertive individual. Team player.
*Only candidates that meet all the requirements should apply
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***Only candidates that are shortlisted will be contacted
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Lean Manufacturing
- Continuous Improvement
- Food Industry
- Lean
- Packaging
- 5S
- Computer Literacy
- Food Processing
- Kaizen
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising Experience
- Manufacturing
