Process Leader

RCL FOODS is seeking a **Process Leader** to join our **Foods Division**. The role will be based in **Worcester** and report to the **Processing Manager**. RCL FOODS is looking for an incumbent to supervise the performance of more than one processing line. This will include staff, process workers, machinery, and material to achieve daily targets and required product specifications while meeting safety, health, and quality standards.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:
**Production Planning**
Obtain and communicate daily production plan, ensure man load at full capacity, request additional resources if needed

**Operations Management**
Follow assigned production plan, prioritize work to ensure deadlines are met, and alert Processing Manager of deviations
Conduct required checks for start-up, during shift and sign off and ensure relevant data is recorded correctly

**SHERQ**
Ensure compliance with SOPs
Understand and monitor safety, health, and quality standards:
Monitor hygiene on the line
- Ensure the line meets all hygiene standards prior to start-up, take corrective action, and inform the Processing Manager of delays

**Cost Control**
Monitor the line to ensure work is executed consistently according to SOPs to minimize waste and reduce consumption where possible
Monitor the usage of material:
**Administration and Reporting**
Request for orders to be placed well in advance or potential shortages
Capture processing data accurately, completely, and timeously into the information system daily

**Team Supervision**
Supervise people performance
Ensure production targets are met
Manage non-performance

**Minimum Requirements**:
Matric
National Diploma / Degree in Production Management
Min 3 years’ relevant working experience, including supervision in a unionized FMCG food manufacturing plant
Knowledge of HACCP, Quality Management Systems, GMP, OHSACT