Production Supervisor

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Contract Duration: Permanent

Responsible to manage the operational aspects of a production/Slicing department. Play a critical role in ensuring that the manufacturing meets its production targets by ensuring that the production and slicing process runs smoothly and efficiently. Drive and maintain Team Connect and Shop floor development system.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills – written and oral
• Good interpersonal skills
• Decision making ability
• Problem solving ability
• Figures orientation
• Detail orientation
• Ability to lead and develop a production team
• Admin, verbal & written communication skills
• Planning & Organizational Skills

What You Will Do

• Supervising day-to-day operations of the administrative department and staff members
• Manage shopfloor and always ensure adequate coverage of operators
• Overseeing the production process, drafting a production schedule/bake plan and ensuring that it is adhered to
• Drive shift key performance indications
• Checking the quality of the products being produced to ensure they meet the required standards
• IR and coaching employees
• Overseeing the maintenance repair and replacement of production equipment to ensure minimal downtime
• Ensuring that health and safety regulations are always followed
• Identifying training needs and organizing training sessions for production workers
• Monitoring productivity rates and product standards and implementing Quality programs and Food Safety as per FSSC 22000
• Collaborating with other supervisors and staff to optimize productivity and efficiency
• Drive daily Team Connect sessions
• Communicate any issues or concerns to upper management in a timely manner
• Drive team engagement

Qualifications

ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Matric or equivalent qualification
• National Diploma /NQF 4 in Production preferred
• Minimum of 3 years manufacturing experience in a FMCG environment
• Knowledge of GMP, Food, Health & Safety and OIM will be an advantage
• Basic knowledge of production/slicing process and purpose of machines and ingredients
• Computer literate in MS package
• Experience in leading a team

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

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.