Production Supervisor

**Job Advert Summary**:
Rainbow is seeking a Production Supervisor. The role will be based at our Animal Feed Mill in Worcester and will report to the Operations Manager. Rainbow is looking for an incumbent that will be responsible for managing a team of production staff to ensure the optimal production levels are achieved across shifts within the Mill.

**Minimum Requirements**:
Diploma in Production Management 5 - 6 years experience in a Production Environment

Must have supervisory/leadership experience

Must have sound business understanding, good organization skills and mathematical aptitude, excellent verbal and written communication skills

Must have working knowledge of ISO 9000/22 000/ 18 000 standards within the Total Integrated Management System (TIMS) on a Shift.

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
Operations Management Drives Shift asset productivity through agreed KPIs and efficiencies.

Reports on a Shift basis on actual Operations KPI’s versus budget and works with Shift team to address the areas of non-conformance or concern proactively and timeously.

Co-ordinates Shift production program with other functional areas to ensure optimal production and weighbridge efficiencies.

Supports Engineering Team through co-ordinating Autonomous Maintenance, housekeeping on a Shift.

Ensures Shift Team accurately and in the agreed time frame, record all relevant production information.

Ensures within shift, that all the positions are manned according to the skills and knowledge required for operating or performing the described work effectively.

Management of Safety Health Risk and Quality Ensures that all legislative and Industry standards are followed on a Shift and that all areas of non-conformance are reported.

Ensures adherence to ISO 9000/22 000/ 18 000 standards within the Total Integrated Management System on a Shift. Ensures ISO in-process quality control processes are followed on a Shift.

Monitors and ensures that quality samples are done by Shift staff are within the specified limits and safe for animal consumption.

Customer Service Management Supports customer service through Shift KPI and efficiency achievement.

Ensures planning is done to achieve output requirements. Leads Shift Staff towards meeting targets - through regular communication and on-the-job training of Shift Employees.

Manages employee relations climate and ensure corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.

Financial Management Contributes towards cost cutting initiatives within the Production department.

Sustainability and Environment Measures and manages sustainability practices during shift. Supplies Info to Operations Manager after every shift

Environmental Legal Compliance.