Production Manager at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• Plan, coordinate, and control manufacturing processes to ensure our operations run smoothly and efficiently.
• Deliver top-quality products to the market on time, while maintaining cost-effectiveness and consistency.
• Uphold RCL Foods' high standards and contribute to our reputation for excellence in the industry.
• If you have a passion for baking and a proven track record in the FMCG sector, we want to hear from you!
• Take the next step in your career with RCL Foods and be part of a company that values innovation, quality, and teamwork.

Minimum Requirements    

• Relevant three year Degree.
• Post matric qualification in Production Management or related field preferable
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities
• Minimum 5 years Production experience in the bread baking industry, with managerial experience
• Continuous improvement and safety experience in manufacturing
• Exposure to unionized environments

Duties & Responsibilities    
Admin

• Ensures that PPRs draw into the backflush system and that it balances to Syspro.
• Completes the daily, weekly and monthly silo stock reconciliation.
• Declares variances on a daily, weekly and monthly basis.
• Analyzes PPR for any deviations and cost analysis.
• Compiles daily action plan.
• Prepares feedback report / results for weekly bakery managers meeting
• Compiles a daily production plan based on sales orders.
• Authorizes / approve requisitions for raw materials on a daily basis.
• Works with managers to implement the company's policies and goals.

People Management

• Ensures communication sessions / team talks are held with staff in order to drive the company values and standard of leadership.
• Monitors and reports non-attendance of staff.
• Initiates disciplinary procedures where necessary.
• Supervises and motivates a team of employees.
• Reviews employees' performance.
• Identifies training needs.
• Ensures that all new staff are trained and assessed on Standard Operating Procedures.
• Coaches supervisors and high potential.

Occupational Health & Safety

• Ensures compliance to all safety procedures.
• Ensures employees attend safety training on an annual basis.
• Ensures that health and safety guidelines are followed.
• Food Safety and Quality.
• Ensures compliance to all Food Safety requirements (FSSC 22000).
• Ensures that all QC documents are completed.
• Makes sure that products are produced on time and are of good quality.

Production Process

• Oversees the production process.
• Draws up a production schedule.
• Ensures that the production is cost effective.
• Works out the human and material resources needed.
• Drafts a timescale for the job.
• Estimates costs and setting the quality standards.
• Monitors the production processes and adjusting schedules as needed.
• Ensures the selection and maintenance of the equipment.
• Monitors product standards and implements quality-control programmes.
• Liaises among different departments, e.g. suppliers, managers.

Closing Date    

• 2025/06/7