Production Manager: Milling

1 week ago

Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Tiger Brands Full time R1 000 000 - R1 500 000 per year

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doingResponsible for managing all aspects of moderately complex manufacturing operations in an 8,50 tph and 31,25 tph flour Mill. Responsible to deliver results that meet quality, customer service, safety, innovation and cost criteria. Formulates or approves short- and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development and/or integration as undertaken at the plant level.WHAT YOU WILL DO: Asset Management : Achievement of overall production parameters. Continuous availability of equipment. Reduced down time due to equipment breakdown. Reduced milling and engineering costs. Inventory Management : Finished product model stock levels maintained. Consumable model stock levels maintained at agreed levels. Vitamins and additives model stock levels maintained. Manufacturing losses eliminated. Financial Management : Continuous Improvement. •Zero write offs. •Targeted production efficiencies achieved Corporate Governance: Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures. Adds to the value of the company and is also beneficial to all stakeholders in the long term. Health and Safety / RISK / Environmental: Compliance with Statutory and Company requirements at all times. Achieving targeted scores in all audits Quality Assurance : Good Manufacturing Practices in place and maintained. Food Safety adherence. Compliance to Legislation. Consistent finished product scores. Decrease in Customer complaints. Training, Staff Leadership and Teamwork: Improvent in plant availability and production efficiency %. Reduction in product deviations. Maintain High morale. Operational: Targeted manufacturing efficiencies are achieved within prescribed quality specifications. Mills run at design capacity. Milling downtime < 0.5% of the total milling hours in the mills. WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE: Core knowledge – Academic – Qualified Wheat and or Maize miller (both preferred) – SAGMA/GMF Trade Tested, Knowledge of fumigation on grain insects and the management thereofLeadership - Owning it, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead.Personal Effectiveness – Assertive and diplomaticCreative and solution orientated , Self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering on time, An assertive, goal oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and organizing skills, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead., Ability to pay attention to detail, Sound analytical and decision-making skills, Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Be stress tolerantEffective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learningExperience - Function – +- 5 years,Hours – Shifts, weekends and PH Industry:  Wheat Milling industry#LI-KM3 In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.

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