Process Leader - Hammarsdale, South Africa - Rainbow Recruitment

Rainbow Recruitment

Verified Company

Hammarsdale, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

Job Advert Summary:

As the Process Leader, you are expected to supervise staff members within your workstation and also ensure that production target are communicated and met accordingly, while ensuring high levels of safety standards.

It is the responsibility of the Process Leader to communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding.

Furthermore, the Process Leader must ensure man load is at full capacity according to the production plan, and request additional resources, if necessary, before starting the shift.

Minimum Requirements:

Have a Grade 12 or equivalent, preference will be given to those who have a National Diploma in Engineering / Chemistry / Production Management or are studying towards such a Diploma.

years' experience in an FMCG production environment will be advantageous, preferably with poultry processing experience.

Have a valid code B/EB (Code 08) driver's license with access to his/her own transport.
Have good interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Be willing to work shifts and flexible hours of work.
Have a good technical and mechanical understanding.
Good computer Skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:

SAFETY - Zero Harm to Employees

Ensure that the employees working environment is safe.
Report unsafe conditions to the PBY Manager.
Drive compliance to safety rules.
Do investigations on shift and implement corrective actions as required.
Chair/attend departmental safety meetings.

Production Planning:

Obtain the daily production plan from the PBY Manager.
Communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding.

Operations Management:

Follow the assigned plan until completed or a problem arises.
Alert PBY Manager of any deviation to the production plan immediately.
Prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met.
Conduct the required checks on startup, during the shift, and sign off, and ensure the relevant data is recorded correctly.
Do calculations to establish the most efficient use of resources allocated to the line, i.e. cost, people, time, etc., ensuring that these are neither wasted nor misused.
Ensure allocated resources are accounted for throughout the shift.
Reallocate work within area of responsibility to ensure the achievement of production targets at the lowest possible cost.
Request additional resources if necessary to produce the required product mix.
Ensure tools / equipment are utilised in the correct way.
Ensure that the machinery and equipment required for production are working properly to enable correct levels of production output. Report faults / breakdowns immediately.
Monitor the use of raw materials to minimise wastage, and report to the Production Area Manager when supply is insufficient to meet demand.
Coordinate with counterparts on other lines to ensure the optimal use of resources:
Make recommendations to the PBY Manager to utilise resources more efficiency across lines.
Ensure the smooth flow and movement of product through the plant to avoid contamination.
Work with existing processes and procedures in such a way that operational efficiencies and performance are enhanced.
Enforce adherence with the RPM and BOP.

- to improve yield and performance (whilst still maintaining product integrity).

Team Supervision;

Ensure direct reports operate within boundaries set.
Supervise people performance.
Supervise the activities of the team to ensure production targets are met.
Actively manage nonperformance. Initiate disciplinary hearings as needed and according to RPM standards.
Monitor time and attendance daily and report on absenteeism.
Complete all time sheets and attendance registers on a daily basis.
Coordinate leave requests and escalate for authorisation.
Complete leave and general time management documentation in line with company policy.
Escalate leave requests to the PBY Manager for authorisation.
Continually assess the technical competence of the team and take steps to develop their knowledge and skill.
Recognise the strengths of individuals and make use of these to achieve goals.
Provide onthejob training and support team members where necessary to achieve targets.
Identify development needs for individuals / the team and escalate to the PBY Manager.
Implement training and development plans for the team as agreed with the PBY Manager.
Develop supportive relationships with reports and encourage a team spirit.
Communicate actively and effectively resolving any potential conflicts that may arise, and sharing and providing relevant information.

Cost control:

Issue PPE to employees according to procedure.
Motivate where additional PPE is required.
Monitor the line to ensure work is executed consistently according to standard operating procedures to minimize waste and reduce consumption where possible.
Monitor the usage of materials:
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