Production Controller at Tiger Brands

JOB DESCRIPTION

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

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

QUALIFICATIONS
Core knowledge:

• Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety Health and safety legal compliance, Project management, Risk management

Academic :

• Grade 12, Mechanical Maintenance qualification, Supervisory qualification eg TMA

Experience:

• 3 years' experience as a manufacturing Supervisor/Team leader, management of subordinates(human skills), experience in  the mechanical maintenance of equipment.

Behavioural

• 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
•   Good Innovative thinking skills