Production Lead, FMCG

Our Client, a National blue-chip Group Leader in the FMCG industry, is seeking to URGENTLY appoint a dynamic Production Lead to be based at their Eston, KZN Manufacturing Facility [R’s NEG]

MAIN PURPOSE OF THE ROLE:

• Report directly into the Factory Manager
• Provide direction, technical guidance and leadership in production to ensure the production of highest quality products
• Support teams in achieving maximum production capacity through preventative and reactive operational maintenance
• Partner with finance to develop production budget and ensure production is managed within budget and achieves cost synergies

KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS:

• Through interface with Maintenance, direct and embed the “The Group’s Way of Production” as stipulated in approved standards to ensure the Group is a world class FMCG producer
• Audit and analyze production systems & processes with the aim of uncovering inefficiencies
• Drive optimization processes by implementing MOPS and TOPS practices to uplift the production performance.
• Lead implementation of iAMP principles within the production team
• Lead the production and packing planning processes and interfaces in driving effective S&OP across the supply chain
• Ensure adoption, and embedding and consistency of critical Laboratory and Maintenance interfaces in enabling BAU and step improvement performance in Production
• Coordinate Coaching and training to PSMs and Production Foremen in ensuring ongoing development; and embed the talent management of production critical roles
• Provide day to day process control and problem-solving support to achieve daily production and performance targets
• Ensure production targets are met and that production is managed within budget
• Promote cross-functional and stakeholder engagement & team work
• Model Leadership behaviours, collaborating, partnering and communicating effectively within and between teams and support functions
• Promote a culture of consistently assessing risks and drive continuous improvement
• Adhere to SHERQ & Food Safety and Quality standards and promote best practices in these areas

KEY COMPETENCY REQUIREMENT:

• Minimum Relevant degree or diploma
• Minimum 5-7 years of working experience in the FMCG Manufacturing Factory environment
• Possess a successful track record in handling issues related to Sugar Factory production, associated process controls, food processing and packing operations and laboratory analyses.

APPLY NOW, BY FORWARDING YOUR CV (indicating current remuneration) To: -seekers.com

PLEASE NOTE:

• Willingness to relocate (if not resident in KZN)
• Closing date for applications is 13th May 2022.
• The client reserves the right to make an appointment aligned to their EE Plan.
• Should you not receive our relayed invitation for an interview with the client within two weeks of the closing date, please accept that your application has not been unsuccessful.
• The client reserves the right not to make an appointment.

SHOULD THIS OPPORTUNITY NOT BE SUITABLE TO YOU, PLEASE FORWARD IT TO A FRIEND.

Jean E. Louw | Executive Partner Director | Cell: +27 71 355 2771 | Career-seekers Recruitment Solutions | | Level 1 BB-BBE Contributor | Company Registration Number: 2006 / 003910 /23