Department Head (Pack Out)

Trending Talent Solutions; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading poultry production company in Cape Town is seeking a Department Head to oversee production processes in line with quality and hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have proven supervisory experience in large-scale food production, strong administrative and interpersonal skills, and fluency in English plus another official language. Responsibilities include managing production, labor issues, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. A competitive salary package is offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Qualifications

• Experience in a supervisory role is required.
• Experience in large-scale food production and processing essential.
• Fluent in English and a second official language.

Responsibilities

• Control production processes to maintain quality and hygiene standards.
• Manage all labour-related issues and conduct disciplinary actions.
• Ensure ongoing communication with senior management.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Large-scale food production

Computer literacy

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Education

Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Job description

Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an exciting Department Head opportunity in County Fair, Processing Plant in Fisantekraal.

The purpose of the Department Head is to control production processes in line with production and food hygiene standards.

Required Qualification

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Required Experience

• Proven experience in a supervisory role
• Proven experience in large-scale food production and processing
• Computer literacy – MS Office
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills

Responsibilities

• Full control of production processes and responsible for maintaining production standards in terms of quality, process flows, volumes and food hygiene
• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department

Other Requirements

• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required

We offer a competitive total cost to company salary package