Controller Shift: Production

At RCL FOODS we see and do things differently - we think bigger, work smarter, and collectively work as a team to achieve our ambition; MORE food to MORE people, MORE often

RCL FOODS is seeking a **Controller Shift: Production** to join our **Sugar Division**. The role will be based in **Malelane **and report to the **Manager: Production Nkomazi**.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- Drives shift asset productivity through agreed KPI’s and efficiencies.
- Responsible that shift team achieves KPI’s and efficiencies.
- Problem solves any production related problems during shift and implements solutions to maximise efficiencies.
- Ensures shift team accurately and in the agreed time frame, record all relevant production information.
- Reports on a shift basis on actual operations KPI’s versus budget, analyses information and advises shift team on how to address variances or areas of concern. Communicate variances and solutions to the Production Manager.
- Manages shift staff time keeping, leave roster and attendance daily. Responsible for checking and the accurate submission of time records to the relevant department.
- Ensures that all legislative and Industry standards are followed on shift and that all areas of non-conformances are reported.
- Manages and influences employee relations climate and ensures corrective action is taken where required in line with relevant legislation and company policy.
- Supports engineering team through coordinating autonomous maintenance on shift and ensure plant is available as per planned maintenance schedule.

**Minimum Requirements**:

- Matric (Grade12). Matric with Maths and Science will be an added advantage.
- Supply Chain Diploma or any other production related qualification will be an added advantage.
- Must be able to communicate fluently in English.
- 3-5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Previous exposure in an Animal Feed environment.
- Well-developed interpersonal and communication skills.
- Be prepared to work planned and unplanned overtime.
- Driver’s Licence Code 10.
- Sound understanding of manufacturing functions.
- Minimum of 3 years’ experience at Supervisory level.
- Computer Literacy.
- Good decision-making ability.
- Troubleshooting ability.
- SAP knowledge.