Shift Foreman: Packing at RCL FOODS

RCL FOODS is searching for an experienced Shift Foreman to join our Sugar manufacturing team that is based in Malelane, Mpumalanga. This role will report to Packing Operations Manager. The purpose of this role is to lead and manage a team within the Packaging plant to deliver set production targets within the required SHERQ standards. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Minimum of 3 years experience at the Supervisory level.
• Relevant Tertiary qualification will be an added advantage.
• Trade-tested Artisan with at least N2 will be an added advantage.
• Experience within a Packing production environment.
• Computer Literacy.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good decision-making ability.
• Troubleshooting ability.
• Good SAP knowledge.
• Incumbents must be prepared to work shifts.

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Execution of the production plan
• Communicate with the mill superintendent on sugar supply or quality issues.
• Ensure that NCRs are generated for all rejected material and material is returned to the paper store together with the NCR within 24 hrs.
• Troubleshooting of plant failure to identify correct resources required. 
• Reporting plant stoppages and lost opportunities.
• Contribute to and participate in continuous improvement projects focused on optimizing productivity, increasing efficiency, and reducing downtime.
• Monitoring productivity and performance and, investigating, identifying, and implementing corrective actions/ measures.
• Responsible for the recruitment and management of staff.
• Handling disciplinary hearings.
• Responsible for the development of subordinates.
• Responsible for updating time and attendance on SAP.
• Monitoring material consumption and labor utilization against budgetary provisions.
• Complete shift report and report all production deviations.
• Ensure that quality, food safety, SHE standards, and housekeeping are met on designated shifts.
• Conduct incident investigations.
• Responsible for the enforcement of all health and safety procedures on designated shifts.
• Coordinate all maintenance activities in collaboration with the Maintenance Engineer and Foreman, including the call out of standby personnel, while on shift

Closing Date: 7th, July 2022