Production Team Leader - Cape Town at International Flavors & Fragrances

Job Requirements

•  Min of Matric 
•  Min 5 years’ experience in production, preferably Food Industry   
• Technical experience required (min NQF4)
• Sound knowledge of different machinery & repair thereof 
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills – Written & Spoken
• Good Organizational skills

Key Deliverables

• Ensure all resources are available to Production leads
• Active visibility on production floor
• Ensure Production employees are trained & competent in all production related functions
• Ensure all food safety requirements are met (maintain system)
• Update all lost time
• Ensure reduction in repeated lost time
• Fault finding & repairing equipment
• Ensure discipline action is actioned on time & manage misconduct (for example trends)
• Ensure all people related issues reported by leading hands are dealt with
• Ensuring Output vs Target is reached daily for production plants
• Ensuring staff compliment is managed, based on demand
• Ensure startup times are maintained
• Completion of  SAP functions 
• Adhere to all systems Safety & Food safety and ensure it is implemented on the production floor
• Investigate & correct all near misses & incidents
• Visibility on floor especially during breakdowns
• Ensure all equipment is inspected and fit for use post maintenance or service
• Make sure staff are properly utilized during stoppages (cleaning, training or alternative production)
• Assisting in trouble shooting 
• Report on breakdowns
• Ensure proper shift hand overs
• Maintain & initiate cost savings 

Knowledge sharing to improve the team

• Developing technical skill of teams
• Innovating thinking to eliminate hazards & improve site continuously

General tasks

• Internal auditing
• Participation in Safety functions
• Actively participate in Engagement action plans and events
• Assist operations team with Problem solving

Food Safety Responsibility

• Adhere & maintain all food safety standards and systems
• Guide the team on right first time principle & ensure there is no compromise on food safety rules
• Ensure records are maintained