Shift Manager

5 days ago

Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Hr Co Full time R450 000 - R750 000 per year
Our client, a Food Manufacturing Company in Pinetown seeks an experienced Shift Manager to oversee all production activities during assigned shifts, ensuring targets are met safely, efficiently, and to quality standards. Report to the Factory Manager.

Key Responsibilities

Operations Leadership and Team Management
  • Lead daily production operations to meet schedules, targets, and cost goals.
  • Manage, train, and develop the production team while maintaining strong employee relations.
  • Control raw materials, waste, and operational costs.
  • Ensure compliance with safety, health, hygiene, environmental, ISO/FSSC requirements.
  • Support maintenance planning to reduce downtime and drive process improvements based on analytical results.
  • Oversee quality standards, internal audits, corrective actions, and all production documentation and reporting.
  • Foster teamwork, high morale, and continuous improvement.
Food Safety and Quality
  • Ensure products meet quality and food safety standards and regulatory requirements.
  • Work with the Quality team to resolve issues and implement improvements.
  • Prevent cross-contamination, and ensure adherence to protective measures related to sabotage, vandalism, or bioterrorism.
Safety and Compliance
  • Ensure operations comply with company and legal safety standards.
  • Conduct safety audits, risk assessments, and corrective actions.
  • Promote safety awareness and ensure proper waste disposal to avoid contamination.
Process Optimisation
  • Evaluate and enhance production processes to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
  • Apply lean manufacturing practices and collaborate with engineering/maintenance to ensure equipment reliability and optimal performance.
Reporting and Analysis
  • Prepare regular production reports, track key metrics, and analyse data to identify trends and improvement opportunities. Develop action plans based on insights.
General
  • Perform ad hoc duties as needed. Ability to work shifts.
Education and Experience
  • Grade 12 and Diploma in Production/Operations Management
  • 4–6 years FMCG experience with proven leadership
  • OHAS training, HACCP, FSSC 22000, ISO knowledge
  • Strong computer literacy
Key Competencies
  • Strategic and analytical thinking
  • Strong production process knowledge
  • Excellent organisation and decision-making skills
  • Effective team leadership and understanding of BCEA.
  • English required; Zulu beneficial.

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