Plant Manager(Milling) - Cape Town, South Africa - Talent 101

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Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

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Thabo Mthembu

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Description

The Plant Manager will oversee all daily operations of the plant from production and manufacturing to ensuring policies and procedures are followed.

MUST COME FROM AN FMCG/FOOD AND BEVERAGE INDUSTRY
They develop processes that will maximize stewardship, safety, quality and productivity.

Responsibilities

Plan, organize, direct and run optimum day to day operations to exceed our customers expectations
Increase production, assets capacity and flexibility while minimizing unnecessary costs and maintaining current quality standards
Be responsible for production output, product quality and on time shipping
Allocate resources effectively and fully utilize assets to produce optimal results
Implement strategies in alignment with strategic initiatives and provide a clear sense of direction and focus
Monitor operations and trigger corrective actions
Share a trusting relationship with workgroup and recruit, manage and develop plant staff
Collect and analyze data to find places of waste or overtime
Commit to plant safety procedures
Develop systems and processes that track and optimize productivity and standards, metrics and performance targets to ensure effective return on assets
Address employees issues or grievances and administer collective bargaining agreements
Influence and learn from below
Stay up to date with latest production management best practices and concepts

Requirements and skills

Proven work experience as a Plant Manager
Proven managerial experience
Adequate knowledge of business and management principles budgeting, strategic planning, resource allocation and human resources
Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, productivity, demand creation, inventory and stewardship processes
Computer literacy
Ability to create accountability and to lead by example
Strong team building, decision making and people management skills
BS degree in Business Management or related field
10 + years exp. in Milling manufacturing management; project management proficiency; quality & H&S familiarity.

Academically Qualification :
SAGMA Wheat and/or Maize Milling SAQA; Milling & Equipment international short courses, A relevant tertiary qualification.

Job Type:
Permanent

Salary:
R700, R750,000.00 per year