Syrup Supervisor

BevCo East London, Eastern Cape, South Africa Operations Accountable for specialist outputs and initiating changes in policies, procedures, standards and services within inter‑related functional areas of responsibility. This role will work with various closely related concrete variables, requiring an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning inter‑related functional processes. Job Purpose To supervise the sugar and syrup room operations and ensure that quality standards of simple syrup manufacture are within specification and that wastages are kept to a bare minimum. Further responsible for management of concentrated final syrups to be used on the lines and also for the sanitation operations within these areas. Key Accountabilities And Outputs Syrup Room Supervision Responsible for managing the sugar and syrup room operations pertaining to simple syrup manufacture. Responsible for requesting sugar requirements timeously for production of simple syrup. Responsible for following production plan scheduling and keeping syrup manufacture in line with production demands. Responsible for completion of various reports on a daily basis. Responsible for sanitation operations within the syrup room. Responsible for managing housekeeping within your areas of responsibility. Any other reasonable request to assist within the operation. Abiding by the quality measures and policies of the company to ensure that the product manufactured for consumption can in no way be contaminated or harmful to the consumer. Adherence to the Quality, Food Safety, Health, Safety and Environmental Standards Ensure strict adherence to Quality, Food, Health, Safety and Environmental policies and standards. Enforce all food safety and health regulations, policies and requirements at all times to guarantee a secure work environment. Maintain exceptional personal hygiene as per the organization's code of conduct. Raise awareness about potential physical product contamination and implement control measures to prevent it.> Take reasonable precautions to prevent health and safety hazards. Follow the prescribed incident reporting procedure in case of accidents. Stay updated with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures and enforce compliance with legislative and statutory requirements, as well as GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices). Attend and enforce the implementation of learnings from training sessions related to quality, food safety, and health and safety. Maintain high levels of cleanliness and orderliness within the work environment. General Responsible to ensure housekeeping is performed and that all products and activities are stored and are executed within the demarcated areas according to the housekeeping policy (green red and yellow areas). Conversant with relevant business information, policies, processes and procedures. Maintains expected performance standards. The company encourages and expects all employees from time to time to assist with work that may not be a direct part of their job description. Qualifications And Experience Grade 12 / Matric / NQF level 4 (Essential). NQF 6 or 7 Qualification Analytical Chemistry / Food Technology or Relevant. Up to 4 years experience (Operational Execution) Supervisory; FMCG. Basic MS Excel; MS Word; E Mail. Key Qualities Communication Detailed verbal or written instructions or requests to employees or contractors. Problem Solving Proactive identification of functional problems related to a specific process or policy, determine cause and impact, and choose the best alternative to solve the problem based on guidelines provided and an understanding of the theory or practices underpinning the problem. Relationships Maintained Others outside of own work area but inside the organisation. Behavioural Competencies Judgment and Decision Making Able to gather information from a variety of sources. Understands cause and effect relationships within data and interprets this to make competing, holistic decisions. Develops alternatives before making complex decisions. Looks for the most innovative, efficient and value‑adding solution when making a decision. Makes decisions in time and forecasts when decisions need to be made. Formulates a “big picture” understanding of the near‑term impact of decisions (including the time and resources required to implement the decision). Evaluates the longer‑term business impact of decisions. Takes initiative when making decisions. Leadership Able to communicate and gain team commitment to a vision of what is to be achieved. Delegates fully and creates opportunities which help others to develop their potential. Identifies inequalities of opportunity within the workplace and takes steps to address them. Inspires and empowers others to overcome difficulties and achieve goals. Nurtures strong team identity and pride. Continuous Improvement Increases performance expectations when success has been achieved. Seeks out sources of information, including trade associations, “best practice” companies, customers, peers, subordinates, etc. Finds ways to fast‑adapt improvement ideas to work processes. Proactively seeks out resources, alliances etc., needed to quickly introduce improvements. Collaboration Helps others with their work. Meets commitments to team members or others in the organisation. Actively contributes to team discussions and the accomplishment of team work plans. Shares expertise and resources to help others address their needs. Seeks to include all those who can contribute to the most successful outcome and those who have a stake in the results. Actively keeps all stakeholders informed. Attempts to reinvigorate team processes when progress is lagging: stays engaged even when not in full agreement with the team’s direction. Accountability Accomplishes assigned tasks and goals: takes necessary actions to keep progress against objectives on track and prepares a roadmap for success. Ensures that all who need to know, are clear about the plan. Takes full responsibility for own actions and outcomes, including mistakes. Always acts in the company’s best interest, regardless of whether it is difficult or unpopular. Ensures others are on track for achieving their goal. Seniority level Mid‑Senior level Employment type Full‑time Job function Analyst, Manufacturing, and Production Industries Beverage Manufacturing and Sugar and Confectionery Product Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr