RCL Foods
Job Description
RCL Foods is recruiting for a driven, highly energized, Shift Supervisor within the baking business unit.
The suitable candidate will be required to manage the operations of the production function so as to ensure products are manufactured correctly, cost effectively, on time and in full and in accordance with the quality standards, whilst maximizing plant efficiencies and adhering to systemic processes. Manage and control staff. Is accountable for the whole shift.
This role will be based in Durban and reporting to the Production Manager.
This role is a Permanent role.
Minimum Requirements
Education / Qualifications:
Matric or equivalent NQF4
SA Chamber of Baking Certificate
Experience:
3+ years manufacturing supervisory experience.
2+ years perishable food manufacture and FMCG.
Skills/Knowledge
Practical knowledge of ERP system
Full understanding of FSMS and OHS systems
Good computer literacy, especially Excel
Duties & Responsibilities
Shift start up
Check that work orders are created based on production plan with production admin
Check all machinery for cleanliness and ensure in good working order
Validate that a pre-run on critical points were done with maintenance staff
Validate right number of staff at the right time for the shift according to base staffing
Create and communicate production plan with the production team leaders and production admin
Conduct regular staff meetings and complete meeting registers
Conduct daily meeting with Maintenance Supervisor
During shift
Verify stock that is issued from stores.
Sample finished product to check for quality, consistency, weight, volume and defects and take corrective action
Ensure temperature checks conducted every 60 minutes throughout the baking process
Validate all departments are following their related processes and if not, take corrective action
Quality check in each department in accordance with Total Quality Management system
Validate hourly targets are adhered to.
Validate all documentation related to production is completed in full and compile and submit reports
Ensure shift performance is reported on hourly (Mixing and slicing)
Validate that yield standards are met hourly and any discrepancies can be quantified and justified.
Ensure damage bread recording is accurate and reasons for damages given and ensure transferred to dispatch.
Corrective actions for damages/yields/conversions to be documented and actioned
Provide detailed handover report to next shift supervisor and maintenance and sign off
Ensure a detailed breakdown report of the shift is recorded by Maintenance and Production Admin
Ensure production team leader reports and checks are accurate and complete and take corrective action when necessary
Food Safety and Quality
Adhere to food safety guidelines as per company policies and procedures.
Abide by all Good Manufacturing Practices requirements as set out by the employer.
Ensure all work areas are cleaned and free from contaminants
Ensure the product produced is free from all contaminants by ensuring staff adhere to all GMP and food safety requirements
Ensure that product produced has met all quality parameters.
General
Review of previous Ds and Ns production run with Production Co-ordinator
Timeously report any maintenance related issues which will affect the operation in the bakery
Complete job cards for all maintenance work related to faulty equipment and machinery
Report on problems, accidents or breakdowns
Ensure clean as you work policy is maintained and monitored at all times
Review recording documents per department.
People Management
Be aware of staffing requirement per shift and per team. Conduct daily headcount
Ensure compliance with BCEA in terms of working hours
Monitor and manage staff overtime
Arrange for replacement staff through the labour broker when short of staff
Control of tea and lunch breaks to ensure shift is fully covered
Identify training needs of staff and feedback to Manager/Co-ordinator
Conduct on the job training
Cross-train and rotate staff in department. Multi skill program
Take disciplinary action when required
Overtime to be reported and request for approval from Manufacturing Manager
Issue pass out to staff
Validate registers daily per shift
Daily edits on Time and Attendance system
Conduct performance reviews formally twice a year and informally, on a regular basis
Monitor staff performance ensuring full productivity
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