About the position
Introduction
We are seeking an experienced Product Foreman with a solid Production Background to oversee and optimise production processes in our FMCG manufacturing facility. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with proven experience in high-volume production environments, ensuring maximum efficiency, quality, and safety at RFG Foods Pies & Pastries Linbro Business Park.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Coordinate a production schedule for the job,
- Implement and control the production schedule,
- Determine the human resources required,
- Determine the material resources required,
- Manage human and material resources to meet production targets,
- Make decisions about equipment use, maintenance, modification and procurement,
- Work out and implement standard operating procedures for production operations,
- Ensure that standard operating procedures are adhered to,
- Ensure implementation and adherence to health and safety procedures,
- Set product quality standards,
- Monitor quality standards of products,
- Implement and enforce quality control and tracking programs to meet quality objectives,
- Analyze production and quality control to detect and correct problems,
- Determine and implement improvements to the production process
- Prepare and maintain production reports,
- Monitor and review the performance of staff and organize necessary interventions for improvement,
- Estimate production costs,
- Manage production budgets,
- Ensure efficient collaboration and co-ordination between relevant departments including procurement, distribution and management
- Liaising with Production Manager on day to day running of the production
- Daily, weekly, and Monthly report to Production Manager
- Attend Production morning meetings
- Checking time sheet of staff every day and sign it off
- Able to work in freezer environment
- Able to work any shift i.e. day, afternoon, night, weekends, and holiday as per business requirements
- To ensure hygiene and housekeeping is in order.
- Management and adherence to FSSC 22000 Principles and OHS Act
- Ensuring correct policies and procedures are followed
- Responsible for Health and Safety in area of responsibility
- Participate and support Company's food safety and quality objectives
- Report all problems with Food Safety to the QA Manager who will initiate and record actions
Desired Experience & Qualification
- Matric.
- Diploma in Production or Operations Management.
- Knowledge and experience in production and manufacturing processes and techniques
- Knowledge of raw materials
- Knowledge of quality systems and standards
- Knowledge of health and safety standards and compliance
- Knowledge of process improvement techniques
- Knowledge of human resource principles and practices
- Knowledge of machines and tools
- Solid computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Leadership skills
- 5 years' experience
- Knowledge of Food Safety and HACCP Principles.
Interested?
If you believe you have the skills, experience, and passion to excel in this role, and are willing to be part of the RFG team, we encourage you to apply.
