Process Leader

**Job Advert Summary**:
As the Process Leader, you are expected to supervise staff members within your workstation and also ensure that production target are communicated and met accordingly, while ensuring high levels of safety standards. It is the responsibility of the Process Leader to communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding. Furthermore, the Process Leader must ensure man load is at full capacity according to the production plan, and request additional resources, if necessary, before starting the line.

**Minimum Requirements**:
Grade 12 or equivalent, preference will be given to those who have a National Diploma in Production Management or studying towards such a Diploma.

Minimum of 2 years relevant experience preferably in a unionised food processing plant.

Must have 2 - 3 years supervisory and leadership experience.

Have a valid code B/EB (Code 08) driver’s license with access to his/her own transport.

Ability to work shifts and flexible hours of work.

**Knowledge**:
Production principles

Processing equipment and plant maintenance and operations

Labour relations legislation and procedures

ISO and health, safety, and environmental legislation

National best practice standards

Systems for SHEQ

Product specification knowledge

Cost control

Mechanical aptitude

Supervision of a large labour force

**Duties and Responsibilities**:
**Production Planning**:
Obtain the daily production plan from the Processing Manager / Operations Manager.

Communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding.

Ensure man load is at full capacity according to the production plan, and request additional resources, if necessary, before starting the line.

**Operations Management**:
Follow the assigned plan until completed or a problem arises.

Alert the Production Area Manager to any deviation to the production plan immediately.

Prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met.

Conduct the required checks on start-up, during the shift, and sign off, and ensure the relevant data is recorded correctly.

Do calculations to establish the most efficient use of resources allocated to the line, i.e. cost, people, time, etc., ensuring that these are neither wasted nor misused.

Ensure allocated resources are accounted for throughout the shift.

Reallocate work within area of responsibility to ensure the achievement of production targets at the lowest possible cost.

Request additional resources, if necessary, to produce the required product mix.

**Cost control**:
Monitor the usage of materials.

Report machinery and equipment that is not in good working order immediately to enable correct levels of production output.

Alert the Processing Manager when there are excess resources on the line to minimise cost where applicable.

**Team Supervision**:
Ensure direct reports operate within boundaries set.

Supervise people performance:
Supervise the activities of the team to ensure production targets are met.

Actively manage non-performance. Initiate disciplinary hearings as needed and according to RPM standards

Monitor time and attendance daily and report on absenteeism.

Coordinate leave requests and escalate for authorisation:
Complete leave and general time management documentation in line with company policy.

Continually assess the technical competence of the team and take steps to develop their knowledge and skill.

Ensure tools / equipment are utilised in the correct way.

Ensure that the machinery and equipment required for production are working properly to enable correct levels of production output. Report faults / breakdowns immediately.

Monitor the use of raw materials to minimise wastage, and report to the Processing Manager when supply is insufficient to meet demand.

**Safety, Health, Risk and Quality Compliance**:
Work consistently according to standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.

Understand the safety, health and quality standards of the job and the reason for these standards and communicate these reasons to others.

Monitor SHEQ compliance.

Report cases of non-conformance / non-compliance to the Processing Manager and recommend possible solutions.