Unit Manager - Peanut Butter

At RCL Foods, we believe in growing what matters! As a leading food manufacturer, our goal is to nourish people with a portfolio of trusted brands and products. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and the development of our employees.

Are you passionate about driving efficiency and ensuring top-notch production processes? Our dynamic production plant is seeking a skilled Unit Manager – Peanut Butter to join our team!

The role will report to the Plant Manager and will be based in Randfontein, Gauteng.

Purpose of the role

Responsible for the management of the Peanut Butter Production Department, including the people, products, raw material and quality. Producing a consistent quality product at minimum cost that meets the customer expectations

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the plant in terms of productivity, capacity, yields, quality and maintenance
• Management and training of production staff
• Stock control and quality of raw and finished product
• Manage and improve productivity and yields
• Operate and control an effective planned preventative maintenance program
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements – OHS, HACCP, IBL, FSSC 2000
• Maintain the food safety and safety systems in the plants
• Implementation of policies and procedures to manage and maintain RCL Foods facilities and assets
• Quality and safety assurance during and after completion of food production
• Budget management
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Attend monthly and weekly meetings with specific reference to health and safety, production and yield
• Ensure that all production requirements are met in best man hours per tonnage
• High level decision making with regards to operations, production, safety and management of staff

Minimum Requirements

• First preference - BSc/ B. Tech/ B. Eng. – Chemical / Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial
• 2nd preference - Completed Production related qualification
• Min 5 years relevant experience in an FMCG food production environment
• Experience in the management of a unionized workforce
• Working knowledge on MSOffice