Production Controller

4 weeks ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time
Main Duties, Responsibilities, and Objectives:
  • Oversee and enhance production processes to improve product quality and maximize efficiency, while organizing and prioritizing production needs.
  • Identify and resolve problems or bottlenecks within production processes.
  • Maintain organization of chillers, ensuring adequate ice supply and proper room temperature for product safety. Report any refrigeration issues to management.
  • Ensure cleanliness in external areas around chillers and grading stations, preventing exposure of waste and by-products.
  • Implement FIFO (First In First Out) practices in grading and processing lines.
  • Supply the grading machine with the required sizes of fish based on production needs.
  • Possess basic knowledge of grading machine configuration and control.
  • Ensure careful and prompt handling of products throughout various processes, meeting high grading and production standards.
  • Accurately label bins containing graded raw materials with size, dates, vessel name, and batch number.
  • Organize workforce in the processing area according to production manager's instructions.
  • Supervise the processing line to ensure accurate scanning of all inputs, providing access to raw materials and tools for filleters without disrupting workflow.
  • Monitor input and yield figures to maintain performance above target, supervising hourly production rates.
  • Coach and train new employees on best practices.
  • Ensure products are packed according to grade and quality specifications, adhering to weight requirements and maintaining excellent presentation.
  • Oversee correct labeling of final products, ensuring all details such as product name, grade, production date, batch number, and expiration date are accurate.
  • Ensure proper packaging for all products.
  • Supervise the entire freezing process, ensuring that products maintain their shape and achieve temperatures of -18ºC or below.
  • Facilitate efficient off-packing while keeping product temperatures below -18ºC.
  • Minimize waste generation across all areas, reusing underweights and ensuring prompt repacking of damaged boxes.
  • Track staff attendance and timekeeping, applying disciplinary measures when necessary.
  • Maintain a safe working environment by actively identifying and addressing hazards, conducting accident investigations as needed.
  • Supervise factory cleaning efforts, ensuring processing lines are maintained in excellent, food-safe conditions.
  • Address employee complaints and resolve issues, while suggesting and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
  • Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and organized at the end of each shift.
    • Education: Grade 12 or equivalent.
    • Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory experience; 3-5 years in a production, manufacturing, or processing environment, particularly in cold production.
    • Certifications: Supervisory Certificate or completion of a Supervisory Skills Program is advantageous.
    • Knowledge:
      • Understanding of production processes and efficiency best practices.
      • Familiarity with food safety regulations and industry legislation.
      • Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
      • Awareness of labor legislation (BCEA & LRA).
    • Skills:
      • Strong communication skills in English.
      • Excellent interpersonal skills and people management abilities.
      • Effective conflict management and time management skills.
      • Self-management and analytical skills.
      • Ability to convey instructions clearly and accurately.
      • Proficient in managing staff and developing positive working relationships within the production team.
      • Strong problem-solving capabilities.
      • Good mathematical skills for understanding and measuring key performance indicators (KPI) such as hourly production, inputs, and yields.
    • Quality Focus: Committed to processing products efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

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