Unit Manager - Sorghum at RCL Foods

Purpose of the role: 

• Responsible for the management of the Production Department, including the people, products, raw material and quality. Producing a consistent quality product at minimum cost that meets the customer expectations.

Minimum Requirements    

• NDip / Degree in Milling / Production related qualification
• Min 5 years relevant experience in a Milling food production environment
• Experience in the management of a unionised workforce
• Working knowledge on MSOffice
• Milling trade test advantageous

Duties & Responsibilities    

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the plant in terms of productivity, capacity, yields, quality and maintenance
• Management and training of production staff
• Stock control and quality of raw and finished product
• Manage and improve productivity and yields
• Operate and control an effective planned preventative maintenance program
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements – OHS, HACCP, FSSC 2000
• Maintain the food safety and safety systems in the plants
• Implementation of policies and procedures to manage and maintain facilities and assets
• Quality and safety assurance during and after completion of food production
• Budget management
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Attend monthly and weekly meetings with specific reference to health and safety, production and yields
• Ensure that all production requirements are met in best man hourly per tonnage

Deadline:19th March,2026