Shift Manager: Production at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Job Advert Summary    

• To manage and optimise manufacturing operations, ensuring efficient production, quality compliance, and effective team performance.                                                      

Requirements    

• Diploma/ Degree in Food Science/ Dairy Technology
• 5+ years’ experience in applying job-related concepts, techniques and processes with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role
• Computer literacy (Intermediate)
• Business English: Fluent
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies    

• Proactive and action orientated         
• Approaches situations with an open mind and solves problems creatively         
• Acts with honesty and consistency        
• Build high performing teams        
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective        
• Commitment and motivation        
• Administrative capabilities        
• Thinking and reasoning logically         
• Customer orientated        
• Communicates effectively        

Duties and Responsibilities    
Production & Operations Management

• Manage and optimise end-to-end production processes, including planning, scheduling, and reporting
• Drive plant performance through improved capacity utilisation, OPP, and cost control (labour, utilities, materials)
• Manage quality, production costs, and equipment functionality to ensure efficient operations
• Ensure adherence to good manufacturing practices (GMP) and housekeeping standards

Milk Reception & Quality Control

• Oversee receipt, sampling, testing, and acceptance of raw milk in line with food safety and regulatory standards
• Ensure compliance with milk grading, cold chain protocols, and accurate record-keeping
• Coordinate tanker offloading and manage raw milk allocation based on quality and age
• Monitor and investigate milk usage variances and maintain sampling integrity and traceability

CIP & Hygiene Management

• Oversee tanker cleaning (CIP) processes, ensuring compliance with hygiene and food safety standards
• Manage CIP parameters and ensure correct sequencing, verification, and record-keeping
• Ensure microbiological testing is conducted and results meet required specifications
• Balance throughput requirements with cleaning effectiveness and compliance

Chemical Management

• Oversee chemical storage, handling, make-up, and distribution across the plant
• Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements (SDS, PPE, bunding)
• Monitor chemical usage and stock levels, ensuring uninterrupted supply to production
• Manage chemical usage variances and ensure proper waste disposal and environmental compliance

People Management & Leadership

• Lead, develop, and manage production teams to ensure optimal performance and staffing levels
• Set objectives, manage performance, and drive training and development initiatives
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement
• Manage employee relations, discipline, and effective communication across shifts and departments

Compliance, Safety & Systems

• Ensure compliance with HACCP, ISO standards, food safety, and quality management systems
• Enforce occupational health and safety standards, including risk management and incident reporting
• Oversee SHE performance, including LTIFR and safety initiatives
• Ensure accurate completion and control of all production and compliance records

Deadline:6th May,2026