Process Leader at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

• Manufacture and process Milk, Whey and Buttermilk powder and related products while ensuring product quality, operational efficiency, and compliance with Clover standards.

Ensure quality assurance

• Apply quality assurance principles to the powder production process to ensure product integrity.
• Monitor inputs and outputs throughout the spray-drying and packaging processes.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain excellent housekeeping using 5S principles.

Operate and maintain equipment

• Ensure correct and safe use of Evaporator, Tower spray dryer and packaging equipment.
• Conduct first-line inspections and basic maintenance as required.

Manufacture and process products

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for powder production and packaging.
• Ensure correct Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) procedures are followed.
• Monitor process parameters to maintain consistent product quality.

Manage staff

• Ensure optimal utilization of production staff.
• Provide leadership, training, and development to team members.
• Apply consistent discipline and maintain effective communication with all staff.
• Conduct team meetings and liaise with management in all departments.
• Set objectives and monitor team performance to achieve production targets.

Requirements    

• Grade 12 or equivalent NQF4
• Tertiary qualification in Food technology/Science, Quality Management advantageous
• Familiar with Automotive machinery/systems + SCADA
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Business English: Fluent
• 3 5yrs relevant experience (FMCG/Food Production) in applying job related concepts, techniques, and processes at the required level
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays
• Must be willing to reside in Heilbron

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated.
• Approaches problems with an open mind and finds practical solutions.
• Acts with honesty, loyalty, and consistency.
• Builds high-performing, collaborative teams.
• Works effectively as a team player.
• Willingness to learn and improve continuously (trainable).
• Committed, motivated, and customer focused.
• Strong administrative and organizational capabilities.
• Thinks and reasons logically.
• Communicates effectively with all levels of staff.

Duties and Responsibilities    

Ensure quality assurance

• Apply quality assurance principles to the powder production process to ensure product integrity.
• Monitor inputs and outputs throughout the spray-drying and packaging processes.
• Ensure compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).
• Maintain excellent housekeeping using 5S principles.

Operate and maintain equipment

• Ensure correct and safe use of Evaporator, Tower spray dryer and packaging equipment.
• Conduct first-line inspections and basic maintenance as required.

Manufacture and process products

• Follow Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for powder production and packaging.
• Ensure correct Cleaning-In-Place (CIP) procedures are followed.
• Monitor process parameters to maintain consistent product quality.

Manage staff

• Ensure optimal utilization of production staff.
• Provide leadership, training, and development to team members.
• Apply consistent discipline and maintain effective communication with all staff.
• Conduct team meetings and liaise with management in all departments.
• Set objectives and monitor team performance to achieve production targets.

Closing Date    

• 2025/10/30