Production Manager / Shift Miller (Wheat Milling)

Job Description

THE JOB AT A GLANCE:

Responsible for managing all aspects of moderately complex manufacturing operations in an 8,50 tph flour Mill. Responsible to deliver results that meet quality, customer service, safety, innovation and cost criteria. Formulates or approves short- and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development and/or integration as undertaken at the plant level.

Responsibilities

WHAT YOU’LL BRING TO THE TABLE:

Asset Management

• Achievement of overall production parameters.
• Continuous availability of equipment.
• Reduced down time due to equipment breakdown.
• Reduced milling and engineering costs.
  
  

Inventory Management

• Finished product model stock levels maintained.
• Consumable model stock levels maintained at agreed levels.
• Vitamins and additives model stock levels maintained.
• Manufacturing losses eliminated.
  
  

Financial Management

• Continuous Improvement.
• Zero write offs.
• Targeted production efficiencies achieved
• Corporate Governance:
  
  

Adherence To Company Policies And Procedures

• Adds to the value of the company and is also beneficial to all stakeholders in the long term.
• Health and Safety / RISK / Environmental:
• Compliance with Statutory and Company requirements at all times.
• Achieving targeted scores in all audits
  
  

Quality Assurance

• Good Manufacturing Practices in place and maintained.
• Food Safety adherence.
• Compliance to Legislation.
• Consistent finished product scores.
• Decrease in Customer complaints.
  
  

Training, Staff Leadership And Teamwork

• Improvement in plant availability and production efficiency %.
• Reduction in product deviations.
• Maintain High morale.
  
  

Operational

Targeted manufacturing efficiencies are achieved within prescribed quality specifications.

Mills run at design capacity.

Downtime < 1.0% of the total milling hours in the mills.

What You Will Be Measured On

• Safety – zero LTIs
• Product quality – customer complaints
• Yield of Flaking Plant and packing lines – reduction of waste
• OEE’s - continual improvement, year on year
• Cost containment and reduction
  
  

Qualifications

• ESSENTIAL SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience - Function – +- 5 years,
• Hours – Shifts, weekends and PH
• Qualified Wheat and or Maize miller (both preferred) – SAGMA/GMF Trade Tested, Knowledge of fumigation on grain insects and the management thereof
• Industry: Wheat Milling industry
• Hours – Shifts, weekends and PH
  
  

Key Attributes and Competencies

Leadership

• Owning it! Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead.
  
  

Personal Effectiveness

• Assertive and diplomatic
• Creative and solution orientated, Self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering on time, an assertive, goal-oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and organizing skills, driving long-term results, staying a step-ahead., Ability to pay attention to detail, Sound analytical and decision-making skills, exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Be stress tolerant
• Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning
  
  

About Us

Tiger Brands is proudly Africa’s largest listed manufacturers of fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG). We impact lives every day with our iconic, award-winning brands. Our core business is the manufacture, market and distribute everyday branded food and beverages. Our products are relevant across every meal occasion and are well positioned to grow.

Being a food company means we’re an intimate part of everybody's daily lives and that’s why we get loud and proud about exploring further, roaring louder and growing together.

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.