Leading Hand Myco Production
4 days ago
Mycorrhizae Production Activities
Oversee and participate in the execution of the harvest schedule in cooperation with the Team Leaders.
Consult with Greenhouse Team Leader daily before start of shift wrt daily tasks and instructions
Ensure production targets are met timeously and ensure SOP’s for all production activities are maintained at all times, especially during peak season periods.
Ensure plant is operated according to predetermined specs; work within framework of general policies and objectives; ensure cross contamination of products is avoided and safeguard against low levels of production losses (both normal and abnormal).
Meet quality standards specified; observe, monitor and communicate possible production bottlenecks and/or quality issues and also institute corrective action immediately in conjunction with Team Leaders.
Effectively utilise workforce and monitor newly trained staff
Evaluate in conjunction with Team Leaders need to work overtime, set targets and monitor plant performance when overtime is worked.
Ensure all plants in the Myco Production Dept are shut down at the end of a shift in a safe manner.
- Stock Control
Receive new stock and check against Purchase Order/Delivery Note. Supervise offloading from and onto delivery vehicles ensuring their safety. Ensure proper storage of raw materials and ensure FIFO system used.
Carry out stock take on weekly basis.
Instruct Transport Operator to move stock according to production needs.
- By-Products
Ensure correct processing of by-products from washing plant, ensure correct storage and ensure correct utilisation of by-products and traceability systems are maintained.
- Sieving/Grading Plant
Operate sieving/grading machine in absence of Plant Operator and ensure machine is operated according to SOP. Ensure sieved product is processed and stored according to SOP and all traceability protocols are maintained.
- Maintenance
Ensure all equipment utilised is kept to a high level of efficiency. Ensure Plant Operators actively take part in plant upkeep and maintenance. Report all non-conformance issues and ensure maintenance is efficiently managed.
- Housekeeping
Ensure effective housekeeping is maintained in areas of responsibility, factory floor in Production area remains uncluttered and free from unnecessary items that could be a tripping hazard and ensure demarcated areas for forklift and tractor operations are free from debris or any type of hazard.
- Ad Hoc Tasks
Assist Team Leaders or R&D Team in prepping tunnels and or media for trials. Assist/give input to project work associated with areas of responsibility and assist in any job function on site as and when requested to do so by the Production Team Leader.
Respond to hazardous conditions and emergencies
**Qualifications & Experience**:
- Minimum education Grade 12.
- Minimum of 2 year’s related experience in a similar or the same environment.
- Previous plant operation experience in a production environment advantageous.
- Computer literate MS Office (Word/Excel/Outlook)
- Possess a sound working knowledge and understanding of plants and crops in terms of seed germination, growth and general plant husbandry.
- Possess knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
- Knowledge of SHEQ Management Systems requirements advantageous
- Ability to work under pressure, be deadline driven and self-motivated.
- Must be able to operate in a multi-disciplinary environment and possess excellent problem solving skills.
- Ability to maintain an acceptable attendance record and punctuality.
- Must possess the ability to follow through, prioritise workload and be able to manage frequently changing priorities.
- Ability to work both independently as well as within a team
- Possess good communication (verbal and written), planning, organising, inter-personal and I.R. skills.
- Ability to perform in extreme climatic conditions
- Must be able to work independently as well as within a team
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