Process Leader x2 at Rainbow Chicken

​Role Purpose:

• To supervise the performance of a processing line in a specific area of the plant (including staff / process workers, machinery and material on that line) to achieve daily targets to required product specifications, while meeting safety, health and quality standards.

Required qualifications:

• Grade 12 is required.
• Tertiary qualification in Production Management will be advantageous.

Required Experience:

• 2 years relevant experience preferably in a unionised food processing plant.

Required Knowledge and Skills: 

• Knowledge of ISO and health, safety and environmental legislation.
• Take accountability for results and people.
• Good numeracy and literacy skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to balance plant with regards to man load versus product MIX.
• Computer literacy (MS Office package).
• Be stress tolerant.
• Ability to work in an environment characterised by conflicting deadlines.
• Shift work is required.
• Tenacious and deadline driven.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Accuracy of employee leave and attendance data.
• Accuracy of filing.
• Timeliness and accuracy of mandatory submissions and reports.
• Data Integrity.

Key Responsibilities of Role:

• Obtain the daily production plan from Senior process leader/Processing Manager/Operation Manager.
• Communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding.
• Ensure man load is at full capacity according to the production plan.
• Conduct the required checks at start-up, during and after shift to ensure the relevant data is recorded correctly.
• Monitor the usage of materials and the line to ensure work is executed consistently according to standard operating procedures to minimize waste and reduce consumption where possible.
• Work consistently according to standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.
• Monitor hygiene on the line, SHEQ compliance and ensure quality standards are implemented correctly.
• Capture processing data accurately, completely and timeously into the information system on a daily basis.
• Supervise and manage people performance.

Deadline:12th May,2026