Site Operations Leader

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY: Supervisory: Team Supervision: Oversee 20 reporting lines to meet objectives, enhance productivity, and maintain discipline. Shift Management: Plan, lead, organize, motivate, and delegate tasks per shift to meet the production plan. Performance Development: Conduct annual Personal Development Plans (PDPs) for all reporting lines. Daily Briefings: Hold daily meetings with staff to discuss planning and plant issues. Inventory Management: Ensure inventory is controlled in accordance with the company policies and ERP systems are accurate and up to date. Administrative: Production Planning: Produce the Production Plan in coordination with the Sales team. Scheduling: Coordinate the scheduling of raw materials and packaging with the Supply Chain department. Data Management: Ensure the capture and accuracy of production and related data for usages/yields on raw materials/finished goods in the Production ERP system. Record Keeping: Complete daily paperwork required for production records. Inventory Coordination: Organize and manage inventory controls and stock takes as needed. SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality): Compliance: Ensure adherence to ISO, Environmental, Health, and Safety procedures and work instructions. Workplace Safety: Promote and maintain a clean, healthy, safe, and environmentally friendly workplace. Quality Assurance: Ensure products are manufactured within specifications. Equipment Maintenance: Ensure plant and equipment are in safe and efficient working order to meet production demands. Incident Management: Investigate incidents, errors, and non-compliance issues, and implement corrective and preventative actions. SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE: Matric and a degree/diploma in Production Management Minimum of 5 years experience in leading and managing a production team. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to lead in a dynamic environment. Ability to work under pressure and cope with multiple changing deadlines. Proficiency in Microsoft Office packages and strong competency in ERP systems. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Location: Durban, ZA

Posted Date: 12/21/2024