Production Team Leader at AVI Limited

Job Specification:

Key Performance Areas:

• Enforce adherence to SHE policies on the floor i.e. proper wearing of PPE, addressing unsafe behavior and conditions, etc.
• Lead Green Area meetings every Monday morning before start-up
• Implement and maintain production control systems
• Achieve shift production plan (SKU availability to meet customer requirements)
• Develop, train, and motivate team members
• Monitor and maintain product details, new and existing products
• Implement and maintain Food Safety, GMP, and SHEQ practices
• Ensure effective utilization of labour in accordance with the line labour standard
• Ensure IR procedures are complied with (e.g. absenteeism, poor work performance, etc)
• Timeous completion of shift-based reports
• Plan to enable efficient deployment of stocks in partnership with the distribution team
• Monitor and respond to daily variances to drive delivery when demands are above-planned volumes
• Understand and plan production carefully considering the impact of promotional offers.

Minimum Requirements:

Experience:                                                                   

• At least 3 years of production Planning experience gained at a supervisory level within an FMCG environment

Qualifications:

• A relevant completed tertiary qualification in Mechanical Engineering or Operations Management (B.Tech; N.Dip)

Additional Requirements:

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Good knowledge of SHEQ
• Solid technical abilities
• Good knowledge of Industrial Relations
• Able to work shifts (12 hr shifts - 6 days a week)
• Must be on call 24/7 when needed, as per operational requirements
• Working knowledge of MS Office and Outlook
• Experience with Production Planning software i.e. Shopware
• Experience in developing people