Production Manager

1 month ago

Port Elizabeth, Eastern Cape, South Africa Staff Solutions Recruitment Full time
Production Supervisor Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Production Supervisor to join our team at Staff Solutions Recruitment. As a key member of our production team, you will be responsible for overseeing and enhancing production processes to improve product quality and maximize efficiency.

Main Responsibilities:
  • Process Optimization: Oversee and enhance production processes to improve product quality and maximize efficiency.
  • Problem-Solving: Identify and resolve problems or bottlenecks within production processes.
  • Quality Control: Maintain organization of chillers, ensuring adequate ice supply and proper room temperature for product safety. Report any refrigeration issues to management.
  • Cleanliness and Organization: Ensure cleanliness in external areas around chillers and grading stations, preventing exposure of waste and by-products.
  • Inventory Management: Implement FIFO (First In First Out) practices in grading and processing lines.
  • Supply Chain Management: Supply the grading machine with the required sizes of fish based on production needs.
  • Equipment Maintenance: Possess basic knowledge of grading machine configuration and control.
  • Product Handling: Ensure careful and prompt handling of products throughout various processes, meeting high grading and production standards.
  • Labeling and Packaging: Accurately label bins containing graded raw materials with size, dates, vessel name, and batch number.
  • Workforce Management: Organize workforce in the processing area according to production manager's instructions.
  • Production Monitoring: Supervise the processing line to ensure accurate scanning of all inputs, providing access to raw materials and tools for filleters without disrupting workflow.
  • Performance Metrics:
  • Training and Development: Coach and train new employees on best practices.
  • Quality Assurance: Ensure products are packed according to grade and quality specifications, adhering to weight requirements and maintaining excellent presentation.
  • Labeling and Packaging: Oversee correct labeling of final products, ensuring all details such as product name, grade, production date, batch number, and expiration date are accurate.
  • Waste Reduction: Minimize waste generation across all areas, reusing underweights and ensuring prompt repacking of damaged boxes.
  • HR and Safety: Track staff attendance and timekeeping, applying disciplinary measures when necessary. Maintain a safe working environment by actively identifying and addressing hazards, conducting accident investigations as needed.
  • Cleaning and Maintenance: Supervise factory cleaning efforts, ensuring processing lines are maintained in excellent, food-safe conditions.
  • Employee Relations: Address employee complaints and resolve issues, while suggesting and implementing cost-saving initiatives.
  • Administrative Tasks: Ensure all necessary paperwork is completed and organized at the end of each shift.
Requirements:
  • Education: Grade 12 or equivalent.
  • Experience: Minimum 1-2 years of supervisory experience; 3-5 years in a production, manufacturing, or processing environment, particularly in cold production.
  • Certifications: Supervisory Certificate or completion of a Supervisory Skills Program is advantageous.
  • Knowledge:
    • Understanding of production processes and efficiency best practices.
    • Familiarity with food safety regulations and industry legislation.
    • Knowledge of HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points).
    • Awareness of labor legislation (BCEA & LRA).
  • Skills:
    • Strong communication skills in English.
    • Excellent interpersonal skills and people management abilities.
    • Effective conflict management and time management skills.
    • Self-management and analytical skills.
    • Ability to convey instructions clearly and accurately.
    • Proficient in managing staff and developing positive working relationships within the production team.
    • Strong problem-solving capabilities.
    • Good mathematical skills for understanding and measuring key performance indicators (KPI) such as hourly production, inputs, and yields.
  • Quality Focus: Committed to processing products efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.

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