Production Manager - Moorreesburg at Southern Oil

Job Responsibilities

• Oversee the production process(es) on the plant.
• Monitor and optimise processes to ensure competitive, efficient and cost-effective operations.
• Proactively plan production according to budget, demand, and planning schedule.
• Monitor the production processes and adjust schedules as required.
• Monitor and make recommendations regarding repair and routine maintenance of equipment.
• Set quality control standards and systems to ensure quality control is maintained.
• Monitor product specification standards throughout the production process.
• Develop and implement SOPs for all processes in production ensuring that high-quality standards are met.
• Proactive planning of all process chemicals and consumables.
• Daily monitor, reconcile and report relevant inventory and continuously report variations and replenishments.
• Ensure all daily production figures are captured and reported.
• Monitor and report daily and monthly downtime.
• Monitor hygiene and ensure master cleaning schedules are performed.
• Assess project and resource requirements and make recommendations.
• Ensure that health, safety, and environmental regulations are met within the area of responsibility.
• Be actively involved in policy and procedure maintenance.

Health and Safety

• Participate in safety forums created by Soill, for example, safety meetings and safety talks.
• Follow up on any activities assigned through safety meetings/committees/representatives/management.
• Report all safety incidents to the relevant people.
• Attend safety education and refresher programmes.
• Comply with safety policies and procedures at Soill.
• Distribute safety information as and when required.
• Wear protective clothing (where applicable) at all times.

Employee Management and Development

• Ensure overall compliance with relevant procedures and policies.
• Ensure that all team members have clearly defined job profiles.
• Regular goal reviews completed to assess achievement of results.
• Support, coaching, and mentoring are continuously provided to ensure that objectives are met.
• Ensure that development plans are in place for each employee.
• Appropriate allocation of resources to meet operational demands.
• Ensure that events/activities taking place in the team are effectively communicated within the team.
• Ensure adequate succession planning to meet ongoing and anticipated business requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

Qualification and Experience

• Tertiary related qualification recommended.
• Relevant experience in production and manufacturing processes.
• Experience within an edible oil production environment preferred.
• Sound experience in leading teams.
• Knowledge of quality systems and standards.
• Proven knowledge of engineering and technology principles and practices.
• Computer literacy - Microsoft Office packages, SAP.

Knowledge, Skills, and Attributes

• Knowledge of food safety requirements and systems.
• Knowledge of industry/regulatory codes and standards.
• Service delivery oriented.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and with minimal supervision.
• Starter-finisher.
• Strong project management skills.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Energetic and team player.

The opportunity listed has minimum requirements listed, and management reserves the right to use additional or other relevant information as criteria for shortlisting.

Remuneration and benefits will be commensurate with the seniority of the role and in compliance with company policy and practice.

We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, but South African citizens will have a distinct advantage.