Process Leader - CCD Centurion at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently looking for a Process Leader to join our Speciality Business Unit to be based in Centurion. The Process Leader will be responsible for monitoring and managing the performance of a production department or area in the plant (including staff / process workers, machinery and material on that line),  to achieve daily targets to the required product specifications, while meeting safety, health and quality standards. 

Minimum Requirements    

• Diploma / BTech in Industrial Engineering. 
• Relevant experience preferably in a Food Processing / Production Plant and or FMCG Production environment will be required.
• Expected to have good Inter-personal communication and leadership skills.
• Be willing to work shifts and flexible hours of work.
• Expected to be literate and computer literate (basics).
• Sound decision making skills.
• Assertiveness and self confidence.
• A result driven self-starter.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Duties & Responsibilities    
Production Planning  

• Communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding. 
• Ensure man load is at full capacity according to the production plan, and request additional resources if necessary before starting the line.

Operations Management

• Follow the assigned plan until completed.
• Ensure allocated resources are accounted for throughout the shift. 
• Reallocate resources / work within area of responsibility if behind target, and change deadlines if necessary to ensure the achievement of production targets.
• Request additional resources if necessary to produce the required products.
• Work with existing processes and procedures in such a way that operational efficiencies and performance are enhanced.
• Recommend new and different ways of doing things to improve yield and performance (whilst still maintaining product integrity).

Safety, Health, Risk and Quality Compliance  

• Work consistently according to standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.
• Understand the safety, health and quality standards of the job and the reason for these standards, and communicate these reasons to others.
• Ensure compliance to HACCP and ISO regulations throughout the whole process. 
• Implement and ensure compliance with the national best operating.

Cost Control

• Monitor the line to ensure work is executed consistently according to standard operating procedures to minimize waste and reduce consumption where possible.
• Monitor the usage of materials.
• Identify and report wastage of materials.
• Personnel management  and Team Supervision
• Ensure direct reports operate within boundaries set. 

• Supervise people performance.
• Supervise the activities of the team to ensure production targets are met. 
• Actively manage non-performance. Initiate disciplinary hearings as needed.
• Monitor time and attendance daily and report on absenteeism. 
• Complete all time sheets daily.
• Continually assess the technical competence of the team and take steps to develop their knowledge and skill.
• Recognise the strengths of individuals and make use of these to achieve targets. 
• Provide on-the-job training and support team members where necessary to achieve targets.
• Identify development needs for individuals / the team.
• Implement training and development plans for the team as agreed with the Processing Manager. 
• Develop supportive relationships with reports and encourage a team spirit.