Operations Manager - Ermelo at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• Manage the availability of quality raw materials, reduction of stock losses and maximise technical performance and product output.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING

• Grade 12
• Trade Test Miller: GMF will be an advantage

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

• 5-10 years production experience
• 3- 5 years managerial experience
• Fumigation and Grain grading experience will be an advantage
• Food safety FSSC 2200 experience

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Managing raw material quality and stock
• Oversee the weekly calculations, communicate with the Production Accountant, and ensure the availability of the correct quantity and quality of raw materials based on the requirements provided by the General Manager. 
• Manage technical performance in order to achieve minimum downtime within the target set.
• Guarantee adherence to product specifications for all final goods in the mill, maintaining a 100% compliance rate. Implement a thorough process for handling non-conforming products, including proper record-keeping and prompt recall from the system.
• Ensure strict compliance with stock take procedures and mapping, closely monitoring losses and taking necessary actions throughout the month to prevent stock discrepancies. Implement measures to prevent stock from being packed outside of designated warehouse areas. Additionally, enforce the practice of locking warehouses at the end of shifts and keeping warehouse doors closed when not in use to deter bird activity and potential product contamination in the warehouses and packing areas
• Conduct monthly verification of all quality, process, and packing scales, and arrange for external calibration of these scales on a quarterly basis. Make sure that each scale is clearly marked with the date of calibration performed by the external company.
• Build and maintain good relationships with internal and external clients and ensure that client queries and complaints are resolved timeously.
• Monitor monthly income and expenses, report any deviations and implement corrective measures where applicable.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES

• Business and financial management acumen
• Computer literacy (MS Office and others)
• Crisis management
• Excellent knowledge of the production process
• Financial literacy and acumen
• Good verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills
• Industrial relations skills
• Leadership and management skills
• Problem identification and solving skills

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES

• Accountability
• Business orientation
• Integrity

Closing date: 14 August 2023