Job vacancy Production Supervisor

·         Champions shift meeting at the beginning of the shift while ensuring any arising issues are dealt with or forwarded to the relevant persons

·         Create and communicate a production plan for the day.

·         Oversees the production process by following up on performance of each stage of the process until the final product is ready

·         Accurately feeding of production, packing and inventory transfer data on SAP

·         Write an accurate production report at the end of the shift on the preferred company platform

·         Enter data for accurate yield calculation on the yield document

·         Mark the daily register for all staff and report any absenteeism to the HOD

·         Ensure all production, packing and finished goods records are filled in per shift and filed. Any abnormalities must be reported immediately to the HOD

·         Ensure any damages are recorded, rejected and placed into the non-conforming area

·         Follow department procedures for preparing, storing, rotating, and stocking of raw material and final products i.e., FIFO principles apply.

·         Ensure that all equipment is used as per the SOP provided

·         Follow and comply with established internal and external procedures, including Weights and Measures, Health and Sanitation, and Food safety work practices, hygiene standards as per company policy and SOP’s

·         Ensure all items received and dispatched are accompanied with the correct documentation in accordance with the departmental SOPs. i.e., invoices, Certificate of Analysis, stock transfer documents, delivery notes, etc.

·         Ensure all staff are in clean appropriate PPE (Personal Protective Equipment)

·         Co-ordinate/ carry out daily and monthly stock takes of raw materials, packaging material and finished goods

·         Ensure the bulk warehouse is always locked and issue requirements to production as needed

·         Perform random checks on finished goods to ensure compliance with Weights and Measures as well as labelling and dating

·         Ensure all raw material and packaging material batch numbers are recorded in the Kitting Area to ensure compliance with traceability

·         Handle minor misconducts by employees in accordance with company policy and refer all gross misconducts to the HOD.

·         Any other duties deemed relevant by the management.

Key Requirements Skills, experience and qualification

·         Minimum a diploma or bachelor degree in agronomy

·         3 years’ experience in veg production

·         Must have solid negotiating skills

·         Thorough communication and involvement are vital

·         Possess patience and endurance

·         Ability to solve problems promptly

·         Fluent in English

·         MS Office software Excel, E-mail, Word, Project etc.

·         Excellent interpersonal skills

·         Results focused with ability to work on own initiative

·         Strong teamwork capability flexibility to work across the areas and positively influencing others

·         Making informed decisions on a timely manner.