Production Controller at Tiger Brands

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

WHAT YOU WILL DO

• Motivate, train and informed staff who by means of teamwork 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.
• Workplace improvement objectives, eg 20 Keys are met; Invocoms are held according to specifications

WHAT YOU WILL BE MEASURED ON

• 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.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE  

• Grade 12
• Mechanical Maintenance qualification
• Supervisory qualification eg TMA
• Safety rules and regulations, Food Safety, Government policies on Safety Health and safety legal compliance, Project management, Risk management
• 3 years' experience as a manufacturing Supervisor/Team leader, management of subordinates (human skills), experience in the mechanical maintenance of equipment.

COMPETENCIES

• 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