Addo: Line Manager (Citrus) posted by Headhunters

Our client in the citrus / agricultural industry based in Addo is looking to employ an experienced Line Manager.
This role will be based in Addo.

Main purpose:

• Planning and execution of the packing of citrus on a production line. This involves managing the people and
  other resources to pack product that is aligned to specification and production costs and goals are
  achieved.

Requirements:

• The candidate must have passed Grade 12 (Matric)
• Formal qualification in Production / Operations management will be an advantage.
• Minimum of five (5) years experience managing a large team in production environment.
• Proven Computer literacy MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook). Able to draw reports on excel.
• Knowledge of BRC and QHSE system will be of advantage.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that hourly and daily production and quality targets are met.
• Identify areas and reasons for poor production and address them.
• Ensuring the adherence to local and international food safety standards and requirements.
• Assurance of continuous quality control measures.
• Report any equipment failure and maintenance requirements to Engineering department.
• Record all relevant production and technical data.
• Maintain and utilize various reports and dashboards in order to measure against targets.
• Identify development areas and manage people performance.
• Pro-active planning of staff, stock and other resources with internal departments.
• Effective control of all employee relations, disciplinary, grievance and absenteeism related matters.
• Present daily production progress and planning reports at Management meetings.

Please consider your application unsuccessful should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying.