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Job Responsibilities

Drive Productivity Improvement

• Responsible for spearheading efficiency improvement efforts, following Rich Manufacturing System (RMS) guidelines and priorities.
• Measure and report on efficiency improvement projects against pre-defined annual targets
• Coach associates in identifying and eliminating waste utilization action plans, route cause analysis and process improvement teams.
• Create and refine processes for collecting and reporting process and operating metrics.
• Ensure pertinent metrics are widely communicated and thoroughly understood throughout the plant through TPM boards
• Ensure process improvements are achieved and sustained.
• Lead discussions and train Associates on appropriate use of performance data and continuous improvement tools such as 5 Whys, Pareto Charts, Lean tools, Fishbone – cause and effect diagrams etc.
• Measure plant performance and investigate root causes of performance problems.
• Ensure that pertinent operating procedures and training programs exist and are maintained and continuously updated and standardized with best practices.
• Develop SOPs and PWIs, process controls, training documents and preventative maintenance schedules of new plants and/or equipment as they are commissioned in manufacturing

Drive Cost Reduction Projects

• Identify cost reduction projects across all Department and develop Project Plans to ensure timely completion.
• Review daily Usage Variance reports (Variable Costs) to identify opportunities to losses
• Conduct Mass-Balance on all Manufacturing processes to determine design losses and work with Finance Team to update BOM’s
• Conduct Value Steam Mapping to identify and eliminate non-value adding activities
• Identify Automation opportunities to reduce reliance on Manual Labour.
• Weekly / Monthly updating of Cost Reduction Trackers

New Product / Project Management

• Assist in start-up and commissioning of new equipment and lines
• Assist and advise on any required changes to maintenance programs, frequency and shutdowns
• Stand in for plant production managers in their absence as and when required

Key Deliverables

• Weekly report of waste savings
• Compile / Update relevant Dashboards
• Weekly report of plant performance metrics, root cause analysis and subsequent action priorities
• Weekly activity report indicating current projects, which PWIs were created, training which was conducted, and machine improvements were completed
• Create and maintain the equipment and process “cheat sheet” for the entire plant
• Weekly update on TPM Progress per Department

Minimum requirements

• 5 – 7 years FMCG experience
• National Diploma, B-Tech or BSC Industrial Engineering.
• Tertiary qualification in Production/Operations Management or equivalent unless technically qualified as stated above
• Knowledge of LEAN Manufacturing Processes and Systems.
• Solid grasp of TPM implementation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Solid grasp of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Proficient using MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
• Project Management experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time performing tasks requiring analytical and logical thinking
• Ability to stand for extended times to facilitate Lean process improvement activities
• Ability to utilize a personal computer to identify and resolve process issues
• Ability to clearly communicate business process improvement concepts in writing or orally.

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The Role

• Consolidate daily usage of raw materials & packaging across all Production Departments. Filing of relevant documentation to ensure traceability is maintained.
• Execute daily consumptions for closed production orders.
• Execute consumptions for WIP production orders to enable accurate reconciliation & functionality for the MRP process.
• Analyse all closed production orders for exceptions & raise queries with respective production managers.
• Draw usage variance reports for closed production orders & circulate to production & finance team. This included trending of components that show repeated losses.
• Facilitate BOM changes to ensure accuracy of product costing
• Audit shop floor controls relating to daily movement of stock and finished product (system movement to correspond to physical movement)
• Support CI team during Mass Balance exercises to ensure correct losses are built into BOM.
• Annual review of standard losses and identify opportunities for improvement / cost reduction.
• Review all COGI Transactions to assess root cause. Work with Production Managers to eliminate challenges
• Training of Production Team for shop floor movement of stock using the Scanners.
• Conduct monthly health check on system hardware (scanner / docking station) to ensure 100% availability.
• Control system hardware from an Asset Management perspective. Coordinate repairs with external 3rd parties where required.
• Represent Production Team at the monthly service review with 3rd party service provider. Escalate challenges or opportunities for improvement

Key Deliverables

• Weekly usage variance reports for all closed shop order
• Exception reports on production orders.
• Compile / Update relevant Dashboards
• Weekly report of plant performance metrics, root cause analysis and subsequent action priorities     

Minimum requirements

• 3 – 5 years FMCG experience
• National Diploma, B-Tech or BCom in Finance
• Tertiary qualification in Production/Operations Management
• SAP knowledge including Usage Variance analysis is critical
• Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels of the organization
• Solid grasp of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Proficient using MS Office (Excel, Word & PowerPoint). Excel advanced is recommended
• Ability to sit for extended periods of time performing tasks requiring analytical and logical thinking
• Ability to utilize a personal computer to identify and resolve process issues
• Ability to clearly communicate business process improvement concepts in writing or orally.

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Manage Production Processes

• Ensure products packed on shift meet the necessary quality specifications.
• Ensure strict adherence to the Master Cleaning Schedule and that associates are following the prescribed cleaning SOP’s
• Execute tactical planning and scheduling to meet packaging timelines according to systemized production schedule as well as working closely with the Planning department.
• Track usage variances (on shift) on key packaging components and bulk raw materials.
• Ensure GMP, FSSC 22 000 & ISO standards are maintained at all times by reviewing and updating relevant Risk Assessments.
• Ensure 6 S methodology is maintained and take corrective action when non-compliances are noted.
• Oversee line opening, clearance and closing and final approval of Master Packaging and Processing Documents.
• Address all process non-conformances with the necessary corrective and preventative actions.
• Completion of Shift Production Reports
• Ensure adequate preparation for incoming shift (raw materials, batch preparation and packaging).
• Ensure compliance to SAP Production Processes (stock receipt, stock transfer, usage consumptions & closing orders)

Manage/Lead Team

• Lead daily / shift team meetings (Level 1)
• Set objectives and manage performance of team members.
• Ensure optimal utilization of staff across multiple lines (dynamic resourcing).
• Apply consistent discipline and fairness to direct reports.
• Train and develop staff (multi-skilling and succession planning).
• Conduct daily team meetings and ensure effective communication to all.
• Liaise and communicate with management from other departments.
• Control working hours and overtime for associates on shift.
• Resolve conflict within the team.

Manage Line Productivity

• Improve line productivity by reviewing daily production data and formulating action plans to improve performance.
• Eliminate or reduce unplanned stops through close collaboration with Quality and Engineering Team’s.
• Manage variable cost by reducing line scrap/waste.
• Conduct RCA’s (Root Cause Analysis) for recurring stoppages and implement the necessary preventative actions to eliminate recurrence.
• Lead TPM process for shift and follow prescribed methodologies to drive continuous improvement.

Ensure High Level of Engineering Availability

• Work with engineering team to identify opportunities to improve overall performance.
• Generate breakdown job cards for engineering team to action accordingly.
• Coordinate 1st Line Maintenance activities for Production Operators with Maintenance Planning Team.                                                   

Create a Safe Operating Environment

• Manage EHS activities in department.
• Conduct Risk assessments on all activities in department.
• Work with Production Manager to update Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s) on an annual basis or when the process changes.
• Conduct PJO’s (Planned Job Observations) for all team members in department.
• Collate near misses that occur during the shift and report back to SHE sub-committee.

Minimum requirements

• Production Management Degree / Diploma or Technical equivalent
• 5 to 10 years’ experience as a Production Supervisor or equivalent in a Food Manufacturing Facility.
• 3 to 5 Year experience with conducting RCA / Problem Solving.
• 3 to 5 Year experience leading a Production Team.
• 3 to 5 Year experience using TPM or WCM Methodologies to drive Continuous Improvement.
• Able to work shifts and weekends
• Ability to work in a cold or hot environment and or in a working position on the lines.
• Outstanding organizational & interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision, handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Attention to detail and able to cope under pressure.
• Good teaching and people management skills.