Production Controller - Food Processing

Recruiter:

Prostaff Holdings

Job Ref:

PS009585/KP

Date posted:

Thursday, April 7, 2022

Location:

Eastern Cape, South Africa

SUMMARY:
An established Fresh Produce Company requires the above to ensure and maintain a high level of product quality, as well as to ascertain mechanical compliance to safety, environmental, and health procedures and regulations prior to, during and after production.

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Minimum requirements for the role:

A BTech Degree or Diploma in Industrial Engineering or Operations Management or related qualification is preferred for this role.
Previous experience having worked as a Production Controller or related ideally within the FMCG production environment is preferred.
Previous experience having managed a production unit will be an advantage.
Must have the ability to work independently in a dynamic and challenging environment working with advanced technology equipment.
Computer literacy is essential with good working knowledge of Microsoft packages.
Must be target driven.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

Ensuring and maintaining a high level of product quality, and ascertain mechanical compliance to safety, environmental, and health procedures and regulations prior to, during and after production.
Optimising line productivity by managing the auto packer and carton shop.
Performing resource capacity planning on an ongoing basis.
Identifying and resolving process bottlenecks and constraints.
Managing and overseeing the calibration, verification, breakdowns and maintenance of the auto packer.
Communicating and engaging with OEMs and the Engineering Department.
Performing root cause analysis relating to quality system and equipment failures.
Executing the packing programme within quality parameters and programme requirements.
Controlling and effectively guiding the Production Team regarding training and preventative maintenance.
Reviewing areas of waste and devising an action plan to ensure reduction.
Managing and conducting accurate stock counts on a monthly basis to minimise variance from actual used.
Ensuring adherence to GMP at all times including 5S, SMED and housekeeping audits.

Salary package, including benefits, is highly negotiable depending on experience gained.

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