Assisting Production Manager in planning and organizing the shift employees in achieving daily production targets.
Monitor and ensure that all personnel adhere to work instructions and procedures.
Assist in production process for different processing lines of meat & seafood.
Increase employee morale and handle queries of shift workers and requests related to personal health matters, accommodation, and yearly leave requests.
Ensure processing staff adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.
Monitor attendance and employee time management, ensuring weekly timesheets are correct.
Participate in the maintenance of operational controls and compliance with HACCP audit and regulatory guidelines for all activities.
Ensure customer service levels by producing quality products within the agreed timeframes.
Coordinate with Quality Team to ensure customer complaints are investigated and corrective action is completed.
Coordinate with Maintenance Team to ensure preventative maintenance is carried out on all equipment and that operators have the necessary training regarding preventative maintenance and operations.
Perform any other assignments as required by the Production Manager.
People Management
Ensure employee development through training, mentoring, and providing skills development.
Increase employee morale and handle queries of shift workers and requests related to personal health matters, accommodation, and yearly leave requests.
Ensure processing staff adhere to health and safety procedures at all times.
Monitor attendance and employee time management, ensuring weekly timesheets are correct.
Desired candidate profile
Overseeing Production Operations
Supervising Daily Production: Ensuring that the production process runs smoothly and efficiently by overseeing daily operations, including staffing, workflow, and production schedules.
Managing Production Schedules: Ensuring that production goals are met within the scheduled timeframes, adjusting schedules based on machine downtime, staffing issues, or delays in material supply.
Coordinating Production Resources: Ensuring that necessary materials, equipment, and personnel are available for production, collaborating with other departments like logistics, procurement, and maintenance.
Team Management
Staff Supervision: Leading a team of operators, technicians, and workers, assigning tasks, monitoring performance, and ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Training and Development: Ensuring that team members are adequately trained to perform their duties safely and effectively through on-the-job training, skills development, and cross-training.
Performance Management: Monitoring team performance and providing feedback, addressing performance issues, ensuring employee accountability, and implementing strategies for continuous improvement.
Quality Control and Standards Compliance
Ensuring Product Quality: Monitoring production output to ensure products meet quality standards through inspections, tests, and checks during the production process.
Identifying and Resolving Issues: Quickly addressing production issues such as defects, equipment malfunctions, or process inefficiencies that could affect the quality of the final product.
Adhering to Regulations: Ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental policies, including proper documentation and adherence to safety procedures.
Health and Safety
Maintaining a Safe Work Environment: Overseeing the safety of the production floor by ensuring that safety protocols and procedures are followed, conducting regular safety checks, and ensuring that personal protective equipment (PPE) is used.
Conducting Safety Training: Regularly updating employees on safety guidelines and ensuring that safety equipment is maintained, implementing emergency procedures, and ensuring readiness in case of accidents or incidents.
Production Reporting and Documentation
Maintaining Records: Keeping accurate records of production activities, including production output, downtime, defects, and maintenance schedules for tracking performance and ensuring transparency.
Reporting to Management: Providing regular updates to senior management on production goals, performance, challenges, and outcomes, identifying areas for improvement and making recommendations for operational changes.
Troubleshooting and Problem Solving
Addressing Production Delays: Identifying and resolving issues that cause delays in the production process, such as machine breakdowns, material shortages, or staffing problems.
Continuous Improvement: Implementing lean manufacturing techniques and other continuous improvement strategies to optimize production processes, reduce waste, and improve efficiency.
Equipment and Maintenance Coordination
Overseeing Equipment: Ensuring that all equipment is functioning properly and scheduling maintenance or repairs as needed to minimize downtime.
Maintenance Coordination: Collaborating with the maintenance team to schedule and coordinate preventive maintenance and emergency repairs for production equipment.