Durban: Blending Supervisor/Team leader

Minimum Requirements ND in Quality, Production, or related Grade 12 / Matric (Essential) Technical certificate or FMCG manufacturing training (Advantageous) Strong attention to detail and accuracy Basic numeracy and literacy skills Ability to follow SOPs and formulations precisely Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and food safety standards Physically fit and able to work shifts Good communication and teamwork skills Strong experience in batch blending / mixing processes Key Responsibilities 3 5 years relevant experience in a Blending environment Preferably 3 years in a Supervisory / Team leader position FMCG experience is essential. SAP experience will be advantageous. Analytical ability to understand the balance between customer service, inventory holding, and production capability. This role will be to own the entire process to ensure the delivery of the bulk products to internal and external customers On Time In Full at the required Quality. Planning & Co-coordinating Blending processes to ensure the on time in, full, error-free supply of Bulk liquid to all our Packaging Partners, internal and external. Translation of the packaging plan into a blending plan and communicate timeously to all stakeholders. Comply with the Customs, Excise, and Duty payment process as defined in the Tanker offloading SOP. Stand in for the Blending Manager when required for Business continuity. Ensuring all ingredients and processing aids are available for production. Ensuring all utilities (Steam; Air and Water) are available for blending production. Ensure cleaning and sanitizing of the Plants and equipment in accordance with quality standards. Ensure all autonomous maintenance processes are consistently applied and implemented in line with the maintenance plan. Participate in AM audits. Prepare for, receiving, offloading, Loading and dispatch of consolidated flavours and blended liquids. This role involves facilitation and interaction with all relevant stakeholders, both internally and externally. The individual must have a positive impact on Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety and Morale/people in the department through correct application of Continuous Improvement methodologies. Participate and/or lead the relevant root cause analyses for any non-conformances. This role requires you to work shifts. Lead and support the Blending Operators to execute the relevant production plans in accordance with the set KPIs Lead the people management agenda related to the Blending Operators (HR/IR policies and procedures). Spend adequate time on the floor to support, coach and guide operators. Manage attendance and manpower requirements. Apply Performance Management Practices consistently with direct reports. Ensure continuous handover across shifts and among team members. Partner with capability personnel to ensure the development and growth of the Blending Operators. Ensure the blending operators skills matrix is updated timeously. Effectively lead and deliver department and site KPIs. identify opportunities on the shift and the plant to drive KPI improvement. Accountable for the maintenance of documentation. Accountable for records to be correct, complete, and honest. Conduct all activities and processes in accordance with relevance LTO Standards Attend all mandatory and statutory training. How to Apply: