Production Manager (Cereals) at Tiger Brands

Job Description
THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

• The main purpose of the role is to  manage the Plant’s efficiencies and overall capacity of the production facility and to ensure optimum performance and quality per shift, through the utilization of all relevant resources.  You will support continuous improvement initiatives, be responsible for the FI Pilar in the MECP process, shop-floor development etc, and provide leadership to your team on shift

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Manage product quality through entire production process of flaking and packing, to ensure all product is within specification – raw materials, WIP and finished goods.  Zero tolerance for quality defects. Strict cleaning regimes to be adhered to. Processes to be standardised in SOPs, with corrective actions and quick fixes in place.
• Manage plant efficiency by tracking OEEs and addressing efficiency losses.
• Improving product throughput and yield in terms of overall flaking and packing  capacity – production running philosophy, moisture control and product stream mix
• Minimise downtime – monitor planned and preventative maintenance, operator autonomous maintenance
• Ensure food safety and hygiene standards are complied with -  5S pillar; HACCP; FSSC 22000, ISO 14000
• Continuous cost improvement – OEE’s; waste reduction; cost saving initiatives, monthly budget control
• Motivate and manage staff – shift meetings; coaching, development; motivation; performance; discipline etc.
• Ensure plant safety is followed according to OHS Act requirements, - safety programme adhered to and a safe culture fostered – zero tolerance for unsafe work activities

Qualifications
ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

Key Professional Competencies

• Core knowledge –  Packing process including Form fill and seal;  and Oat flaking process and principles; AM & FLM ;  Operational Efficiencies – OEE; MECP; team management

Key foundational competencies

• Academic –  Technical  qualification in Engineering advantageous
• Conceptual /Analytical Skills, Commercial Acumen, Problem solving, Decision making,
• Leadership –Owning it, develop self & others, managing change, influencing others.
• Personal Effectiveness – Effective communication, go getter, honesty and Integrity, self starter

Experience

• 4-5 years’ experience in packing/ manufacturing environment, ; WCM/TPM advantageous