Graduate at Rhodes Food Group

Introduction

This position will comprise of a comprehensive development program working closely with the management team to gain knowledge and understanding of various Operations/Production Management functions.

Duties & Responsibilities

1. Obtain and coordinate production data from production areas.
2. Record, update and edit production data, information and documents and maintain database.
3. Compile detailed production sheets from sections/production plants in raw material, finished goods, quality checks, production targets/line efficiencies, deviations/stoppages.
4. Assist with follow up on stock take discrepancies and stock taking.
5. Initiate, participate and implement improvement initiatives.
6. Participate in identifying problems and trends in the production processes to costs and efficiencies.
7. Reviewing ingredients and packaging material to support plant production schedule.
8. Checking inventory of ingredients/raw materials to ensure proper rotation and inventory turns.
9. Developing a logistic flow of packaging materials that supports production plans.
10. Playing a liaison role between plant operations and planning.
11. Tracking key indicators of performance in meeting targets/requirements.

Desired Experience & Qualification

• Degree or Diploma in Operations Management / Production Management / Operations and Quality Management.
• Passionate about working within the production environment.
• Strong numerical skills with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written.
• Good Ms Office Packages literacy.
• Able to work in a factory/Warehouse Environment.
• Hygiene and Housekeeping audits experience.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Office/Excel/Outlook).
• Knowledge of GMP, HACCP, and WW Code of Practice.

Key Competencies / Skills

• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent sensory evaluation skills.
• Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented, and accurate.
• Assertive.
• Analytical.
• Team player.

Interested?

Graduates to apply ONLY IF you have a qualification in the field of Operations Management / Production Management / Operations and Quality Management.