Jobs at AFGRI Equipment

Description

The purpose of this role is to manage the manufacturing processes, equipment and facilities at the Eloff site in the most cost-effective way by ensuring maximum efficiency and optimal mix whilst maintaining compliance with legislation, customer specifications, quality and company standards to achieve planned production.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• A Diploma/Degree in Production Management or any other relevant qualification.
• 5 years operational management experience within the FMCG manufacturing environment of which 3 years must be in a management position.
• Experience in an Animal Feeds manufacturing environment will be an added advantage.
• Knowledge of cost management (i.e., processing budget vs expenditure).
• Knowledge of cost-saving (i.e., deliver against cost-saving and business improvement initiatives).
• Target-driven, knowledge of production processes, best practices and quality systems (e.g., OEE).
• Knowledge of waste management processes.
• Solid team management experience, including but not limited to workforce planning, performance management and ensuring discipline on-site.
• Knowledge of SHEQ compliance within the Processing Department.

KEY PERFROAMN AREAS

• Oversee production planning on-site.
• Provide input into the broader strategy from a production perspective.
• Manage, plan and control the Production Department’s budget.
• Ensure that the Production Department is sufficiently capacitated to deliver against the production plan.
• Identify and implement work improvement practices to achieve maximum outputs.
• Establish and ensure the most efficient use of resources i.e., cost, people, time, etc. to increase delivery on product output and quality.
• Develop, implement and manage the preventative maintenance program.
• Drive optimal product quality and volumes to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Provide input into the establishment of systems and procedures to comply with best practices, legislative, and other regulatory guidelines.
• Drive production targets while minimizing costs (i.e., ensuring minimum wastage of raw materials, packaging materials, minimizing downtime and reducing labour costs).
• Ensure on-site compliance to Safety, Health, Risk, Environment and Quality Management.
• Ensure prompt implementation of corrective measures where non-compliance is identified. 

Closing date: 12 January 2024

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Description

• Responsible for the overall management of the maintenance program.

Requirements

REQUIRED MINIMUM EDUCATION/TRAINING    

• Grade 12
• N6 Millwright/Technical Qualification
• Trade certificate: Millwright
• Registered Wireman’s Licence - Category 2: Installation Electrician

REQUIRED MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE            

• 6 years technical experience as a qualified Millwright
• Previous experience within an animal feed factory will be an advantage

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS         

• Plan the maintenance schedule
• Inspect and repair machinery and equipment
• Maintain an up-to-date list of  critical spares, procure and manage spare parts and stock on emergency spares
• Conduct regular inspections and repairs of equipment and machinery to prevent mechanical and electrical breakdowns
• Oversee the speedy repairs of unplanned breakdowns
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance program by accurately documenting preventative inspections and recommending the replacement and/or repairs of equipment and machinery 
• Recruit and appoint competent employees, manage performance and resolve grievances, conflict and disciplinary issues in line with applicable HR policies.
• Manage and control the plant's budget 
• Monitor and prevent food safety risks in work areas, ensure food safety awareness and report non-conforming products
• Ensure health and safety are maintained in accordance with relevant legislation and company policy

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE/ COMPETENCIES          

• Practical/hands-on mechanical knowledge
• Knowledge of electrical and mechanical equipment maintenance
• Leadership and management skills
• Management experience in both mechanical and electrical maintenance planning

BEHAVIOURAL COMPETENCIES 

• Accountability
• Critical thinking
• Energetic and motivated
• Insightful
• Integrity
• Positive attitude
• Proactive
• Quality orientated
• Reliability
• Safety-conscious

Closing date: 12 January 2024