Required skills:

Grade 12 and higher education
GMF/SAMGA Modules including practical trade test passed
Minimum 10 years experience as Production Manager
Food safety or similar experience (HACCP, ISO, FSSC)
Fumigation, Grading and OHS experience advantageous
Computer Literate MS Word and Excel
Own transport
Management Experience
General HR experience Time sheets, Leave, Performance assessments, Disciplinary action, Training plans.
Budgeting experience
Excellent Planning ability

Responsibilities:

Daily production planning
Ensure that all production units run at the installed capacity to increase productivity and profitability
Production is reconciled to stock issued and packed.
Ensure consistent product quality
Plan production by machine to ensure all products scheduled are produced
To ensure all Product packed complies with customer specifications
Ensure availability of raw materials
Product mixing with approved product specs.
Ensure daily stock control and minimizing shortages
Ensure that equipment is maintained
Record and control stock usage and losses.
Optimize usage of mill plant capacity.
Ensure all scales are calibrated according to service frequencies
Track and Control Maintenance needs and schedules
Management of Staff Compliment
Prepare and ensure adherence to budget.
Identify, Diarise training for Staff in your department
Ensure OPRPs are managed effectively.