Process Leader - Ambient Plant at RCL Foods

• The succesful incumbent will be responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of processing department(s) in the Ambient Plant. The incumbent will need to manage staff/process workers, machinery and material on that line(s) to achive daily capacity targets required production specifications. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Grade 12 
• 2 years experience in an FMCG Food Processing Plant
• Proven Supervisory track record within labour intensive unionised environment 
• Strong knowledge and application of OHS and Food Safety Legislation

Duties & Responsibilities    
Production Planning 

• Obtain the daily production plan from the Senior Process Leader and ensure plan aligns with availability to minimize waste and rolling stock
• Communicate objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding and plan is followed
• Ensure manload is at full capacity according to capabilities of the line to be in line with expected targets

Operations Management

• Follow the assigned plan until completed or problem arise
• Prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met timeously
• Conduct the required checks on start-up during shift and sign off and ensure relevant data is is recorded accurately
• Do calculations to establish the most efficient use of resources allocated to the lines
• Adhere to manload requirements for each individual line or process
• Alert the Processing Manager where there may be spare capacity
• Ensure tools/equipment required for production are working properly to enable correct levels of prodcution output
• Monitor daily usage of raw materials to minimize wastage 
• Safety Health Risk and Quality Compliance 
• Work consistently according to standard operating procedures and ensure compliance on a daily basis
• Ensure protective clothing is worn by all employees in accordance with Standard Operating Procedures
• Monitor hygiene on the line
• Check access/emergency doors are locked at all times

Cost Control

• Manage issuing of PPE accoring to the procedure 
• Monitor line(s) to ensure work is executed consistently according to standard operating procedures 
• Report immediately machinery and equipment that is not in good working conditions 

Closing Date    
2023/05/22