Production Manager at Pedros Flame Grilled Chicken

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Ensure that all bay areas stock is kept and clearly labelled.
• There is a space at all times for discontinued/discarded/damaged stock.
• Ensure stock take SOP is strictly adhered to.
• Ensure all SOPs are followed.
• Ensure PARS are maintained, if not communicate potential shortcomings at least 2 days in advance.
• All poultry staff are adhering to staff shifts, clocking in and out daily, any irregularities to be actioned immediately in terms of absenteeism, Leave, Sick Leave etc.
• The poultry report is sent out daily.
• Daily WhatsApp SOP is followed.
• Ensure goods received are at the correct pricing, so that claims can be raised immediately.
• Ensure a cleaning checklist is use in the poultry department to ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
• Carry out daily vibe meeting with the department.
• All staff are always in uniform and the correct PPE.
• All variances are accounted for.
• Ensure FIFO is followed for raw and prepped products.
• Ensure all Team Leaders are compiling their daily checklist.
• Carry out daily random checks to ensure SOPs are being followed.
• After discussing with the management team, send weekly poultry orders.
• Ensure production benchmarks are achievable by all team members, training for those falling short.
• Ensure daily production targets are met, if not, communicate to management the reasons why.
• Cultivate a strong training culture, keep a training file and ensure that it is updated at all times.
• Ensure sufficient time is spent on the floor so that all inefficiencies are ironed out.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have 5 years of experience in production within the food industry, preferably in poultry.
• Excellent communication and problem solving skills.