Production Coordinator

• The primary goal of this position is to lead the Soft Cheese, Butter and Cream production teams to achieve production targets, quality outputs, and KPI's, while maintaining a safe and efficient operation and producing products to the required quality standards. Manage the process flow of production from raw to finished packed product. Reporting to: Production Manager / Plant Manager

• Matric/ Grade12
• 2 + years' experience as Team Leader / Production Coordinator in Dairy processing
• 5 + years' experience in production in FMCG Dairy industry
• Relevant regulations / standards / industry knowledge (Highly Advantageous)

• Drive housekeeping, efficiency, cost control, quality, waste and safety standards in the Plant
• Understand and follow lean manufacturing, FSSC, GMP, various audit requirements and world class manufacturing practices.
• Daily Communication with

• H&S Officer for Safety issues
• Quality Control for Quality issues
• Maintenance for Maintenance issues
• Stores for Raw Material requirements
• Responsible for ensuring compliance to Quality policies and procedures

• Enforce adherence to safety regulations in the plant to achieve safe working environment.
• Report and highlight potential safety related issues to relevant parties.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety and Environment measures (safety guards, PPE, waste disposal etc.).
• Assist in accidents and incidents investigation

• Set and/or drive OEE daily and monthly targets and ensure all lines are running optimally
• Address inefficiencies and find appropriate solutions
• Ensure that all job cards and defects needing attention are recorded and reported timeously
• Ensure traceability practices are recorded and carried out daily

• Ensure disciplinary issues relating to performance, quality, staff attendance, timekeeping, overtime, and absenteeism are managed
• Communicate clear Objectives for to all teams
• Ensure training given to employees as required

• Identifying opportunities for process optimization, cost reduction, and performance improvement within the procurement function
• Implementing best practices, leveraging technology, and driving efficiency across the procurement process

• Proven work experience as a Team Leader / Cordinator
• Adequate knowledge of management principles (budgeting, planning, resource allocation and human resources)
• Familiarity with industry standard equipment and technical expertise
• Be knowledgeable of safety, quality, food safety, productivity, inventory processes, production scheduling
• Strong leadership, team development and people management skills
• Strong communication skills
• Computer Literacy in MS Office, with Intermediate Excel

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