Production Manager

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Ensure that manufacturing processes run reliably and efficiently. Working together with supervisors and top management, to ensure that products are manufactured to a certain quality standard and adheres to other safety/industry-related regulations

 KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Manage all resources and ensure that the factory maintains production of finished products at the required quality and efficiency level

Manage the production schedule for pre-batching, blending, milling, packing, steam treatment and Sachet Machine.

Generate production plan according to back order and stock requirements

Prioritise and inform Production Coordinator which works orders are to be picked for the day to ensure optimisation of the blending machines capacities

Ensure production coordinator, packaging and labelling supervisor receive the works order to ensure accurate labels printed in right quantity whilst production is under way

Capture works orders upon complete and ensure accuracy by conducting detailed reconciliations

Report any whole goods stock shortages to stock controller

Generate daily production report

Responsible for accurate monthly reporting of all production figures

Attend monthly food safety review and Food Safety Committee Meeting and ensure that all required actions identified during these meetings are implemented timeously as required

Attend to all other required duties as prescribed by the ISO 22000 system

Ensure food safety standards are met and other required rules and policies are adhered to at all times