It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doingIs responsible for managing departmental safety, environmental controls, development of production employees, packing efficiencies including quality control, protection of equipment, and departmental cost controlWHAT YOU WILL DO:Asset Management:· Co-ordinate machine availability for a proactive approach to Repairs and Maintenance programmes (dMS);· Ensuring that machines are operated at the design capacity and report any deviations;· Executing of daily production planning;· Resource allocation.· Tracking of daily machine running hours and nett mass variances;· Complete various reports based on daily activities;Inventory Management:· Participate in weekly and monthly stock counts and investigate variances and take corrective measures to prevent re-occurrence;· Ensure quality compliance of packing material;· Ensure minimum consumable stock levels are maintained.Financial supervision:· Overtime reduction to improve on budget· Control contract labour to improve on budget;· Adherence to stores control and SoP's as per company requirements;· Participate in controlling the packing department budget;· Maximise on production efficiencies;· Minimise product rejects;· Identify, implement and report on Continuous Improvement projects.Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures:· Adds to the value of the company and is also beneficial to all stakeholders in the long term.· Health and Safety / RISK / Environmental:· Compliance with Statutory and Company requirements always.· Achieving targeted scores in all auditsQuality Assurance:· Housekeeping and Cleaning Procedures, Personal Hygiene, Sanitation and Plant Maintenance.· Compliance to quality specifications.· Compliance to FSSC program.· Compliance to Consumer Protection Act and Trade and Metrology Act;Staff Leadership and Teamwork:· Provides the team with daily instructions based on production requirements and holds them accountable for completing the tasks correctly;· Manage and develop packing employees to achieve established goals of safety, environmentalperformance, production volume, quality and cost;· Performance manage and disciple all team employees under his/ her supervision;· Adherence to Workplace Improvement and Operational Improvement Management initiativesHealth and Safety / Risk / Environmental· Attend and participate in Safety meetings;· Ensure legal compliance by signing off all registers;· Oversee that all team members are trained on all safety aspects of the equipment in the department and assures that it is functioning in a safe manner;· Ensure that all subordinates are provided with the correct PPE's and assures that it's being properly used at all times.WHAT YOU WILL BRING TO THE TABLE:Minimum qualifications, skills and competencies required by the position:· Matric – Grade 12· 2 – 5 years supervisory experience on packing line or food manufacturing facility.Added advantage:· NQF 3 – Stores & Inventory Management· NQF 3 – Manufacturing ManagementKey Attributes and Competencies· Assertive and diplomatic and a Hands-on approach;· Self-starter with the ability to motivate and lead the employees on his/ her shift.· Detail orientated;· Exhibit verbal and written communication skills in English.· To be able to work under stress;· Computer Literate - Proficient in using office software systems and related programs.#LI-KM3In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.