Production Supervisor Full-time Job

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years of experience as Production Supervisor in Perishable Food Production. (Sausage & Cold Cuts Processing)

Diploma or Degree in Food Science or any other equivalent professional qualification

Job Responsibilities:

Analyze production targets and breakdown into objectives for each workstation per shift - planning and organizing the shift employees in achieving daily Production targets.

Monitor and ensuring that all personnel adhere to work instructions and procedures

Responsible for optimizing machine efficiencies, controlling wastage, determining, and analyzing yield.

Conduct studies to discover ways to improve the efficiency of production processes.

Reduce the amount of defects or nonconforming products by providing reports to Management

Ensure that operators enter all production related data is entered on prescribed documents and that this info is transferred onto the SAP system

To analyze, investigate and resolve variances and provide data to Management.

Maintain accurate inventory of raw materials and processed food products. Stock control of all raw and finished goods and monitor shelf life and expiry dates, reporting issues to Management.

Ensure by assisting in monthly cycle counting and providing feedback in writing for variances

Coordinate with Quality Manager and ensure Production Team follows HACCP/ISO/BRC system

Ensure all company regulations and government legislations are adhered to.

Ensure employee development – Training and mentoring and providing skills development.

Increase employee morale and be able to handle queries of shift workers and request relative to personal health related matters, accommodation, yearly leave request.

Ensure processing staff are adhering to the Health and Safety procedures at all times.

Monitor attendance and Employee time Management and ensuring weekly timesheets are correct.

Participate in the maintenance of operational controls and compliance with HACCP audit and regulatory guidelines for all activities.

Ensure customer – service levels by producing quality products within the agreed timeframes.

Coordinate with Quality Team to ensure customer complaints are investigated and corrective action is completed.

Assist in the implementation of ad-hoc projects, as and when asked.

Coordinates with Maintenance Manager to ensure preventative maintenance is carried out on all equipment and that operators have the necessary training with regards to preventative maintenance and operations.

Perform any other assignments as required by the Head of Business

GMG is a global well-being company retailing, distributing and manufacturing a portfolio of leading international and home-grown brands across sport, everyday goods, health and beauty, properties and logistics sectors. On a mission to inspire others to live well and win in ways that make the world better.