Role Purpose:<\/p>\n
\tTo supervise the performance of a processing line in a specific area of the plant (including staff \/ process workers, machinery and material on that line) to achieve daily targets to required product specifications, while meeting safety, health and quality standards.<\/p>\n
Required Qualifications:<\/p>\n
\tGrade 12 and Tertiary qualification in Production Management or any relevant Diploma.<\/p>\n
Required Experience:<\/p>\n
\tMinimum of 2 years\u2019 relevant experience preferably in a unionized food processing plant.
\n\tRelevant experience in Poultry Industry.
\n\tHave a valid code B\/EB (Code 08) driver\u2019s license with access to own transport.
\n\tHave good interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
\n\tAbility to work shifts and flexible hours of work (overtime, weekends, Public Holiday).
\n\tHave a good technical and mechanical understanding.
\n\tStrong knowledge of production principles.<\/p>\n
Required Knowledge and Skills:<\/p>\n
\tKnowledge of ISO and health, safety and environment legislation
\n\tTake accountability for results and people
\n\tGood numeracy and literacy skills
\n\tGood verbal and written communication skills
\n\tAbility to balance plant with regards to man load versus product MIX
\n\tComputer literacy (MS Office package)
\n\tBe stress tolerant and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
\n\tAbility to work in an environment characterized by conflicting deadlines
\n\tTenacious and result\/deadline driven
\n\tGood organizational and time management skills
\n\tAccuracy of employee leave and attendance data
\n\tAccuracy of filing and Data Integrity
\n\tTimeliness and accuracy of mandatory submissions and reports
\n\tClear Criminal record.<\/p>\n
Key Responsibilities<\/p>\n
Production Planning:<\/p>\n
\tObtain the daily production plan from the Processing Manager \/ Operations Manager.
\n\tCommunicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding.
\n\tEnsure man load is at full capacity according to the production plan, and request additional resources, if necessary, before starting the line.<\/p>\n
Operations Management:<\/p>\n
\tFollow the assigned plan until completed or a problem arises.
\n\tAlert the Production Area Manager to any deviation to the production plan immediately.
\n\tPrioritise work to ensure deadlines are met.
\n\tConduct the required checks on start-up, during the shift, and sign off, and ensure the relevant data is recorded correctly.
\n\tDo calculations to establish the most efficient use of resources allocated to the line, i.e. cost, people, time, etc., ensuring that these are neither wasted nor misused.
\n\tEnsure allocated resources are accounted for throughout the shift.
\n\tReallocate work within area of responsibility to ensure the achievement of production targets at the lowest possible cost.
\n\tRequest additional resources, if necessary, to produce the required product mix.
\n\tEnsure tools \/ equipment are utilised in the correct way.
\n\tEnsure that the machinery and equipment required for production are working properly to enable correct levels of production output. Report faults \/ breakdowns immediately.
\n\tMonitor the use of raw materials to minimise wastage, and report to the Processing Manager when supply is insufficient to meet demand.<\/p>\n
Safety, Health, Risk and Quality Compliance:<\/p>\n
\tWork consistently according to standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.
\n\tUnderstand the safety, health and quality standards of the job and the reason for these standards and communicate these reasons to others.
\n\tMonitor SHEQ compliance.
\n\tReport cases of non-conformance \/ non-compliance to the Processing Manager and recommend possible solutions.<\/p>\n
Cost control:<\/p>\n
\tMonitor the usage of materials.
\n\tReport machinery and equipment that is not in good working order immediately to enable correct levels of production output.
\n\tAlert the Processing Manager when there are excess resources on the line to minimise cost where applicable.<\/p>\n
Team Supervision:<\/p>\n
\tEnsure direct reports operate within boundaries set.
\n\tSupervise people performance:
\n\tSupervise the activities of the team to ensure production targets are met.
\n\tActively manage non-performance. Initiate disciplinary hearings as needed and according to RPM standards
\n\tMonitor time and attendance daily and report on absenteeism.
\n\tCoordinate leave requests and escalate for authorisation.
\n\tComplete leave and general time management documentation in line with company policy.
\n\tContinually assess the technical competence of the team and take steps to develop their knowledge and skill.<\/p>\n
Closing Date: 06 January 2026<\/p>\n
Apply via company website ( N \/ A ) or<\/p>\n
www.trending-talent.com<\/p>\n
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