Shift Supervisor - VKB Milling, Frankfort at VKB Group

Job Description

Introduction

• VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd is one of four subsidiaries of VKB Agri Processors (Pty) Ltd, the agri-processing division of the VKB Group. The VKB Group is a significant role player in the agricultural industry in South Africa and strives, through best practices, continuous improvement and world-class operations, to add meaningful value to the industry.
• VKB Milling (Pty) Ltd operates white maize mills in Mokopane and Louis Trichardt in Limpopo, and Mashishing in Mpumalanga, as well as a wheat mill and bakery in Frankfort in the Free State.
• The company offers employees the opportunity to utilise and develop their skills and knowledge in a challenging and rewarding work environment.

JOB FUNCTION

• The Shift Supervisor is responsible for the effective coordination and planning of the production process on a daily basis. This includes the planning and implementation of the production schedule as well as the management of staff to optimise productivity, quality and food safety.

JOB REQUIREMENTS 

• Oversee the production process and limit the production of non-conforming product that can lead to losses.
• Receive daily stock of raw material, pre-mixes and packaging bags according to production schedule.
• Prepare provisional production schedule 3 days in advance, considering existing stock levels.
• If deviation in orders occur, re-schedule production accordingly.
• Verify raw materials according to recipes, quantities, schedule and different product ranges.
• Continuously monitor efficiencies of personnel and equipment.
• Monitor adherence to planned maintenance standards and schedule down times accordingly.
• Perform weekly inventory counts and reconcile deviations.
• Ensure that production process from raw material to finished product is in accordance with quality and food safety specifications and standards.
• Comply with Occupational Health and Safety requirements as per standards and procedures.

SKILLS

• Persuasive communication
• MS Office Package with a strong focus on Excel
• Leadership
• Ability to work under pressure

COMPETENCIES

• Problem solving
• Communication
• Planning and scheduling
• Managing Performance
• Result Orientation
• Decisiveness