Process Leader - CCD at RCL Foods

Job Description    

• RCL FOODS is currently looking for Process Leaders to join our Speciality Business Unit to be based in Centurion. The Process Leaders 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    

• Minimum appropriate qualification e.g. Grade 12/Equivalent NQF 4 Qualification/Applicable RPL (Recognized Prior Learning).
• Any Food Safety, Operations or Food Science/Technology related qualification would be an advantage.
• 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.

Administration and Reporting 

Closing Date    
2023/05/15