Senior Process Leader - Centurion at RCL Foods

• RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to oversee: Production Planning, Operations Management, SHERQ, Cost Control, Team Supervision and Administration and Reporting.

Minimum Requirements   

• National Diploma/ Tertiary Qualification in Production Management/ Industrial Engineering
• Min 2 years’ relevant experience, including supervision, in a unionized FMCG food manufacturing plant
• Knowledge of HACCP, Quality Management Systems, GMP, OHSACT

Duties & Responsibilities    
Production Planning

• Obtain and communicate daily production plan, ensure man load at full capacity, request additional resources if needed

Operations Management

• Follow assigned production plan, prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met and alert Processing Manager of deviations
• Conduct required checks for start-up, during shift and sign off and ensure relevant data is recorded correctly
• Do calculations to establish most effective use of resources allocated, i.e. cost, people, time, etc
• Ensure smooth flow and movement of product through the plant to avoid contamination
• Work with existing processes and procedures in such a way that operational efficiencies and performance are enhanced
• Recommend new and different ways of doing things to improve production efficiency and performance
• Ensure product adheres to specification, stop production immediately and report to Factory Manager if there are deviances

SHERQ

• Ensure compliance to SOP’s
• Understand and monitor safety, health and quality standards:
• Monitor hygiene on the line –
• Ensure line meets all hygiene standards prior to start-up, take corrective action and inform Processing Manager of delays
• Sign off on cleaning team to ensure cleanliness of work area
• Check that shut down cleanout and housekeeping are done properly
• Monitor SHEQ compliance
• Ensure compliance to HACCP and ISO regulations
• Implement and ensure compliance with national best operating practice
• Ensure quality standards are implemented correctly:
• Report non-conformance
• Follow clear procedures to find practical solutions to problems pertaining to quality
• Liaise with Quality Controllers to monitor quality of product

Cost Control

• Monitor the line to ensure work is executed consistently according to SOP’s to minimize waste and reduce consumption where possible
• Monitor the usage of material:
• Draw correct quantity of packing material from stores to daily planned utilisation in production
• Identify and report wastage of materials/product
• Issue PPE and motivate additional PPE required
• Report machinery and equipment not in good working order immediately
• Alert Processing Manager when there are excess resources on the line to minimise cost

Administration and reporting

• Capture processing data accurately, completely and timeously into the information system daily
• Perform required checks and record data accurately
• Record hourly targets for statistical purposes

Team Supervision

• Supervise people performance
• Ensure production targets are met
• Manage non-performance
• Initiate disciplinary hearings when needed
• Monitor time and attendance, complete all timesheets daily and report on absenteeism
• Coordinate leave requests and escalate for authorisation
• Complete leave and general time management documentation in line with company policy
• Escalate leave request to Processing Manager for approval
• Continually assess the competence of the team and ensure development of knowledge and skills
• Ensure subordinates apply the RCL Foods disciplinary code correctly
• Develop supportive relationships with reports and encourage team spirit
• Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts
• Provide on the job training to Process Leaders

Closing Date    
2023/07/31