Production Manager at Clover S.A. Proprietary Limited

Requirements

• National diploma with relevance to the position
• Business English: Fluent
• Code 08 Driver's license
• Computer literacy (Advanced)
• 5 – 10 years relevant experience in applying job related concepts, techniques and processes at the required level in Food Manufacturing
• Knowledge or experience in Diary advantageous
• People management experience
• Work shifts/weekends/public holidays

Competencies

BEHAVIOURAL:

• Coach and develop people
• Ability to influence
• Proactive and action orientated
• Solves problems through effective decision making
• Maintains high standards
• Displays resilience, determination and flexibility
• Achieves Results Effectively          

LEADERSHIP:   

• Build high performing teams
• Business acumen
• Collaborate with others to achieve a common objective
• Interpersonal effectiveness
• Commitment and motivation             

TECHNICAL:      

• Customer orientated
• Communicates effectively
• Ability to negotiate
• Ability to apply numerical principles
• Ability to manage projects

Duties and Responsibilities

MANAGE PRODUCTION PROCESSES:       

• Execute planning and scheduling
• Compile and submit production reports
• Manage quality, costs and the functionality of equipment
• Manage the manufacturing process
• Ensure housekeeping and good manufacturing practice

MANAGE PRODUCTION PRODUCTIVITY:

• Improve capacity utilisation and overall plant perfomance (OPP)
• Manage lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR)
• Manage strike rate
• Manage usage variance eg. AE, AM, AF
• Manage SHE activities in production             

MANAGE FIXED COST:   

• Manage overtime, labour cost, electricity usage, water usage etc.
• Compile annual fixed cost budget and report on deviations             

MANAGE STAFF:             

• Set objectives and manage performance
• Ensure optimal utilisation of staff
• Apply consistent discipline
• Train and develop staff
• Conduct meetings and ensure effective communication to all
• Liaise and communicate with management in all departments
• Implement and maintain Way Better teams