Production Controller - Animal Feeds (Pietermaritzburg) at AFGRI Equipment

Description

• To assist the Production/Operations Manager in streamlining the total production process

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Grade 12
• 3 years experience as a Production Operator in a manufacturing environment
• Experience in the Animal Feeds environment will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS

• Complete pre-shift inspection list
• Ensure compliance with production priorities
• Oversee the control of formulas and hand additions to production
• Report mechanical and electrical breakages and implement corrective measures
• Oversee effective shift rotation to ensure the continuation of production
• Check the quality of raw materials to ensure adherence to quality standards
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards in line with applicable legislative and policy requuirements
• Manage quality and critical control points according to HACCP plan
• Monitor food safety risks in the work area, i.e. QCPSs, CPs, CCPs
• Support management with monitoring employee key performance areas/standards, identify training and development requirements and ensure fair disciplinary action to address deviations

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of the production process
• Knowledge of the production planning process
• Mechanically orientated
• Computer literate

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES/SKILLS

• Willing to work shifts
• Attention to detail
• Assertive
• Results-driven

Closing Date: 19 June 2026