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Production Team Leader

Production Team Leader

AVI LimitedZA
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Job title : Production Team Leader

Job Location : Gauteng, Deadline : January 04, 2025 Quick Recommended Links

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Key Responsibilities :

Safety, Health, and Environment :

  • Enforce correct PPE usage and compliance with safety protocols.
  • Promote a strong safety culture, ensuring each shift has a designated SHE rep, first aider, and fire fighter.
  • Conduct emergency evacuation drills and complete near-miss reports.
  • Conduct weekly toolbox talks and ensure proper waste segregation and disposal.

    • Production Management :

  • Lead production teams to meet daily shift targets as per SKU specifications.
  • Ensure rapid response to equipment breakdowns and labour availability.
  • Oversee pre-checks on machines and manage support departments to provide top service.
  • Track hourly production output and monitor adherence to the production plan.
  • Maintain high product quality standards and ensure first-time-right production.

    • Cost Control :

  • Optimize labour management, including controlling overtime and absenteeism.
  • Lead efforts to reduce waste, participate in troubleshooting, and manage start-up times.
  • Plan for efficient changeovers, ensuring minimal downtime and smooth production transitions.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance plant efficiency.

    • Quality and Food Safety :

  • Ensure seamless maintenance handovers and proper storage of safety equipment and chemicals.
  • Conduct daily equipment inspections and maintain high hygiene standards during production runs.
  • Lead quality checks and empower operators to take ownership of their output.
  • Ensure non-conforming products are addressed and corrected swiftly.

    • People Management :

  • Lead and develop your team with a genuine concern for their growth and well-being.
  • Provide ongoing training, coaching, and development using IDP and Skills Matrix frameworks.
  • Ensure team members are multi-skilled and well-equipped to meet operational demands.
  • Offer recognition, reward, and constructive feedback, while holding individuals accountable for their performance.
  • Foster a culture of innovation by encouraging team suggestions and ideas.

    • Minimum Requirements :

    Experience :

  • 4+ years of experience in production within the Food manufacturing industry.
  • 1-2 years of supervisory experience in a complex manufacturing structure.

    • Qualifications :

  • Tertiary qualification in Production Management, Operations Management, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial or Chemical Engineering qualification.

    • Additional requirements :

  • Proficiency in Computerized Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), such as Shopware, SAP.
  • Strong knowledge of the MS Office suite.
  • Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills.
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