Production Controller: Chocolate (Durban) at Mr Price Group

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE        

• To realize production objectives of a section in the production department by conformance to product specifications/standards and effective staff management.

Responsibilities
WHAT YOU WILL DO    

• Supervising / management of staff according to company policies and principles
• Maintenance and management/operation of preparation and processing equipment 
• Manufacturing of jam products according to plan, scheduling, and specification 
• Support/drive implementation of workplace improvement programs, e.g., 20 Keys and OIM principles
• Motivate, train and informed staff who by means of teamwork contribute to manufacturing products according to specifications
• Preparation and Processing equipment operate according to machine and product specifications
• Ensuring manufactured products conforming to standards and specifications

Qualifications
WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE    
Qualifications and Experience

• Grade 12
• Bachelor's degree in production, operations, etc. is strongly preferred 
• Supervisory related qualification, e.g., TMA
• Minimum of 3 - 5 years’ experience in Operations / Productions
• Must have strong supervisory /Team Leader experience
• Experience in the mechanical maintenance of equipment
• Analytical and problem-solving ability
• Ability to work under pressure
• Good communication & service orientated skills
• Planning skills with a high degree of control to complete items quickly & efficiently
• Fundamental understanding of food processing equipment
• Ability to think strategically 
• Innovative thinking skills
• Be multilingual 
• Core knowledge: Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety Health and safety legal compliance, Project management, Risk management.