Production Team Leader - Cape Town, South Africa - International Flavors & Fragrances

International Flavors & Fragrances

Verified Company

Cape Town, South Africa

1 week ago

Posted by:

Thabo Mthembu

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Description

It's an exciting time to be part of the IFF Operations team at our Cape Town location We have a great opportunity within our Manufacturing team, supporting Nourish (ingredients) Operations.

As the Production Team Leader, your main role is to lead the Production team to achieve output while maintaining safety & food safety standards.

Achieving all goals set for production with the assistance of support functions and never compromising the culture & value principles set out by the company.

Job Requirements:

Min of Matric
Min 5 years' experience in production, preferably Food Industry
Technical experience required (min NQF4)
Sound knowledge of different machinery & repair thereof
Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
Computer literacy

Good communication skills

Written & Spoken
Good Organizational skills

Key Deliverables

Ensure all resources are available to Production leads
Active visibility on production floor
Ensure Production employees are trained & competent in all production related functions
Ensure all food safety requirements are met (maintain system)
Update all lost time
Ensure reduction in repeated lost time
Fault finding & repairing equipment
Ensure discipline action is actioned on time & manage misconduct (for example trends)
Ensure all people related issues reported by leading hands are dealt with
Ensuring Output vs Target is reached daily for production plants
Ensuring staff compliment is managed, based on demand
Ensure startup times are maintained
Completion of SAP functions
Adhere to all systems Safety & Food safety and ensure it is implemented on the production floor
Investigate & correct all near misses & incidents
Visibility on floor especially during breakdowns
Ensure all equipment is inspected and fit for use post maintenance or service
Make sure staff are properly utilized during stoppages (cleaning, training or alternative production)
Assisting in trouble shooting
Report on breakdowns
Ensure proper shift hand overs
Maintain & initiate cost savings

Knowledge sharing to improve the team

Developing technical skill of teams
Innovating thinking to eliminate hazards & improve site continuously

General tasks

Internal auditing
Participation in Safety functions
Actively participate in Engagement action plans and events
Assist operations team with Problem solving

Food Safety Responsibility

Adhere & maintain all food safety standards and systems
Guide the team on right first time principle & ensure there is no compromise on food safety rules
Ensure records are maintained