Production Plant Manager – FM1242 at Farm Managers SA

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor’s degree Industrial or Mechanical Engineer or equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience.
• Minimum of 5-7 years’ experience
• Process management skills
• Strong analytical and technical skills.
• Deadline and target driven
• Experience leading, motivating and developing teams
• Knowledge of plant operations and production scheduling
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles preferred.
• HACCP knowledge will be advantageous
• Excellent English /Afrikaans communication; verbal, written and presentation skills. An African Language would be a plus
• Effective computer skills in MS Office Suite.
• Preparing and managing department budgets.
• Technical problem solving.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Report writing

DUTIES

• Responsible for all aspects of the Processing Plant, Business Unit and Factory
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement activities within the Business Unit
• Develop and lead strategies and implementation plan to meet and exceed operational KPIs and goals
• Develop detail project plans, document and train associates on procedures, identify and implement process improvements using lean methodology
• Work closely with all departments, to ensure proper synchronization of production.
• Prepare department operating budgets, monitor and control expenditures.
• Proactively take corrective action to maintain optimum profitability and continuously reduce operational costs.
• Responsible for continuous improvement of product quality and yield outputs
• Regular reporting and presentation of departmental performance and status.
• Support the quality assurance department in consumer complaint investigations and implementation of corrective action.
• Develop and maintain a broad understanding of the company rules, procedures, practices and operational processes and parameters associated with the Processing Business Unit
• Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adheres to Quality work practices and maintains sanitary conditions and ensures that product quality is maintained.
• Reports to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times
• Manages and coordinates team supervisors towards the activities of production and operating workers, such as machine operators, forklift driver, sorters, packers, etc.
• Read and analyse production schedules and sales reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Plans and establishes work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Inspect materials, products or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Demonstrate equipment operation and work and safety procedures to new employees or assign employees to experienced workers for training.
• Attention to detail
• Customer Service skills
• Willing to work both day and night shift as needed
• Ensures regulatory compliance at all times.
• Perform other duties as assigned