FACTORY MANAGER – Hartlief Continental Meat Products 78 views

PURPOSE OF THE POSITION:

Is responsible for the day-to-day management of Hartlief factory, this includes the following tasks: management of factory activities in line with demand planning; production; packaging; quality adherence; management of plant efficiency and loss control and is responsible for normal line management functions with regards to people, finances, reporting and process improvement and optimization.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Ensure accurate and effective implementation and management of strategies in processed meat production as approved by management.
Manage the Production, Packaging and Planning Processes and Systems ensuring the deliverance of constant quality products and minimizing Production losses in line with set targets and budgets.
Ensure continuous improvement of activities related to the Processing and Packaging processes and systems in line with set targets and budgets.
Introduce production efficiencies in the organization to reduce cost of production.
Develop and execute a production strategy that increases manpower productivity and increases final product quality consistently.
Assist with the setting, maintenance/adherence, improvement, and implementation of Quality Standards in all areas of the factory in line with set targets and budgets.
Assist with the setting, maintenance/adherence, improvement, and implementation of Quality Standards in all areas of the factory in line with set targets and budgets.
Daily, weekly, and monthly reporting on activity report, OPS, critical success factors, costs etc to be submitted to the Head of Operations.
Develop, gain approval, implement, manage, and improve all processes and procedures within the department.
Line management functions in line with O&L Breakthrough strategy, but is not limited to Communication, leadership, mentoring, training, performance management, work schedules, leave planning etc.
Line management functions in line with the O&L Breakthrough strategy, but is not limited to: Communication, leadership, mentoring, training, performance management, work schedules, leave planning, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES:

3-year Diploma/ 4 years Degree in Production/Operations Management or Industrial Engineering
5-8 years experience in FMCG, of which at least 3 years should be on a managerial level.
Meat technology or Fleischmeister Diploma and meat industry experience is an added advantage.