Junior Production Manager SOS & Spreads at Lactalis South Africa

Job Description    

• Join Lactalis at our Bonnievale Plant in the Spreads & SOS department with the main responsibilities is to control and manage productivity through monitoring and management of FTE and line efficiencies.
• Reduce Customer Complaint rate by improving first pass quality and quality control.
• Reduces Raw material, Ingredients and Packaging losses. Successful candidates need to have at least 5 years' supervisory experience within FMCG environment. Be fluent in English and be computer literate.

Required Skills    

• NQF 6 Supply and Manufacturing management or equivalent?
• Cheese knowledge (product and manufacturing)
• Dairy qualification in cheese making
• At least 5 years experiences in a management position in a FMCG manufacturing environment
• Must have experience in budget and cost management
• Technical knowledge of dairy manufacturing equipment
• Computer literate – Microsoft Suite
• At least 5 years experiences on BPCS system
• Experience in departmental budget compilation, and management thereof
• Experience in management of Human resources within the production facility
• Able to manage and build a successful team
• Interpersonal understanding, organizational awareness and direction will be advantageous.
• Knowledge of CIP activities.
• Flexibility and willingness to work shifts, overtime, weekends and public holidays
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong Root Cause Analysis Skills
• Able to apply principle of Continuous improvement
• Engaged with ambition to achieve
• Sound knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (including ethical and disciplined behaviour, safety, etc.)
• Able to work under pressure.
• Strong Communication skills
• Be able to think and operate independently and make decisions.
• Attention to detail.
• Willing to learn

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Control Process Cheese production.
• Do daily OEE and productivity control.
• Control documentation for traceability.
• Maintain productivity at the set target.
• Do daily/weekly/monthly cycle count and explain deviations.
• Waste control on products and material.
• Maximize yields in recipes and maintain good quality.
• Budget control and implementing sporadic corrective actions for both Spreads and SOS
• Analyse production results on a continuous basis with the aim to meet or better the goals on quality, quantity and productivity.
• Ensure that work requests (job cards) for maintenance are carried out.
• Lead, coach and discipline subordinates when necessary.
• Control Time/attendance of people and Manage KRONOS on a daily basis
• Manage the inventory and products through the BPCS system.
• Deliver budget results and Savings plan for both Spreads and SOS
• Ensure that goals on quality, food safety and NOSA are met.
• Participate in official programs such as Continuous improvement, as required by the company.
• Maintain food safety systems.
• Ensure that all administrative duties (control and check sheets) are completed as required.
• Compile and evaluate the Key Performance Areas of the people reporting to you.
• Managing the production facilities according to Lactalis SA guidelines; ensuring efficient planning is done so that supply demands are met.
• Ensure all lines meet efficiency targets (TRG)
• NO downgrades on final product and spoiled Raw material and ingredients that form Non-Quality losses.
• CIP & COP efficacy and performance

Quality:

• Adhere to quality and food safety standards as stated in SOP’s.

Closing Date    

• 2025/08/20