My client, a well-established company in the fruit industry, is seeking to employ a Production Manager to their team.Successful candidates must have a relevant Management or Food Technology degreeand have 5 - 8 years' experience in Production Management and People Management. JOB PURPOSE:The role of the Production Manager is to implement and maintain integration and co-operation of all aspects within the operation of the Company to ensure effective and efficient production, optimizing yields and minimizing waste. JOB PURPOSE:The role of the Production Manager is to implement and maintain integration and co-operation of all aspects within the operation of the Company to ensure effective and efficient production, optimizing yields and minimizing waste.The Production Manager is responsible for the efficient planning and producing of high quality products, optimize product yield and throughput, management upkeep of machinery. This position is further responsible for the departmental budget and expenses. Day and night shift operations must be willing to assist with emergencies or issues during night shift.This position reports directly to the Operations Manager and have three (3) direct reports.KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:Production ManagementPeople ManagementReporting on yield, waste, throughput and overall equipment effectivenessPlan and operate an efficient productionMinimise waste productContinuously improve and implement new systems and process technologiesOversee maximum product traceabilityOversee maintenance and housekeeping of production areasOversee management of all productionSetting up production capital, operating budgetInvolved with the design, layout and setting up of new production capacityComply with all legal regulations, requirements, protocols and proceduresAdhere to and enforce all health and safety policies, procedures and legislationINDICATORS OF EFFECTIVENESS:Plan and operate an efficient production facility by maximizing throughput and yield as per product specificationContinuously improve and implement new systems and processes by keeping up to date with newest technologiesOversee management of staff, tardiness and absenteeism by following progressive discipline protocolsSetting up budgets and managing expenses within budgetMaximum throughput and yield within allocated specification per productKeep up to date with newest technologiesMinimize absenteeism and tardiness by means of progressive discipline.Monitor expenses within budget and production costs within costing modelFSSC2200 complianceReduce injury on duty accidentsNECESSARY SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:EssentialManagement or Food Technology degreeMinimum 5 – 8 Years experience in People Management experienceMinimum 5 – 8 Years experience in Production ManagementSound knowledge of production processesExperience in lean manufacturingExcellent Problem Solving/Analytical skillsLeadership and management skills – gets results through othersAbility to relate to people at all levels throughout the CompanyHonest, ethical with high performance standardsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsA self-starterAttention to DetailFSSC CompliantKnowledge and ExperienceComputer SkillsIndustry ExperienceLeadership/Management experience/capabilitiesCommunication SkillsAttitudes and BehaviorDesirable:Experience in similar roleExperience working in similar environmentExperience with using specialized equipmentAssertiveTeam PlayerCourse completed and passedUnderstand fresh fruit and vegetables.Understand the process of individually quick frozen products.Experience in fresh fruit and vegetablesMicrosoft OfficeSage X3ReportingUnderstand fresh fruit and vegetables.Ability to lead.Able to phone key stakeholders and problem solve.Follow up with emailsEverything is on email so excellent communication skills.Friendly and production orientated, self-starter, pleasant/helpful/optimistic, minimal supervision required, ability to lead. Based in Somerset West, Helderberg Personnel was establishedin 1998. The company initially started doing placements in the Helderberg Basinand over the years expanded nationally. Our background has proved to beinvaluable in providing a high standard of recruitment, screening, evaluationand placement of candidates.Our Value proposition:The true value proposition of the Helderberg Personnel brand is our commitmentto attending to our clients' needs, culture and values and to ensure that,through comprehensive interviews with candidates, the overall match isdetermined to ensure a long term relationship. The identity of the clientremains confidential at all times. We understand that our function is to ensurethat the candidate must become a strategic partner to a business instead of amere employee. Helderberg Personnel has achieved a steady growth over the lastyears and we have evolved into one of the leading agencies in the region. Wehave made placements cross functional, cross industry and up to seniormanagement level.#J-18808-Ljbffr
