Line Lead (Unit Manager)

Danone; Johannesburg; On-site; ZAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational food company in Johannesburg is seeking a Line Lead to oversee production efficiency and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has a National Diploma in Operations Management or a related field and at least 5 years of line management experience. This role involves working with various internal and external teams to meet production goals and improve line effectiveness.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Dynamic work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing line environment.
• In-depth knowledge of end-to-end production processes.
• Experience with project management and manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production and Maintenance teams to enhance line efficiency.
• Ensure strict adherence to safety and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve production goals.

Skills

Line management

Project management

End-to-end production knowledge

Education

National Diploma in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Technology or equivalent

Tools

SAP

eSIM

Job description

About The Job

The Line Lead leads the Production Lead and Maintenance Lead in the implementation and development of manufacturing systems and contributes to line efficiency and production. The Line Lead is responsible for the line results and equipment owner capability development, as well as identifying opportunities and gaps, and participating in productivity and efficiency projects to eliminate inefficiencies on the line. The Line Lead has full accountability across 24 hours and multiple shifts for the business results and organizational capabilities of the production line. The Line Lead must work collaboratively with various teams to achieve set production goals. In addition, the Line Lead is also responsible for ensuring work safety and food quality by following strict safety procedures and quality standards.

About You

Education

National Diploma in Operations Management, Engineering, Food Technology or equivalent.

Experience

Ideally has had a line assignment in manufacturing for a minimum of 5 years.

Have in-depth knowledge of end-to-end production line.

Previous experience in project management.

Understand manufacturing systems such as eSIM, SAP, and other manufacturing systems.

About Us

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We offer

A job which could easily turn into a career at Danone. We believe everyone is born with superpowers, something which comes natural to you. We know this uniqueness is something which brings both excellence as well as energy, so we believe in all Danoner’s potential and when we build careers based on these superpowers and when we develop everyone’s potential to the fullest, magic happens. This is how we like to see Talent Management at Danone.

This is a highly visible position within Danone; you will interact with internal teams - Marketing, Sales, Supply Chain, SSD - and external partners - Suppliers, Co-packers. Challenge, innovate, convince and find alignment when needed. This role has no direct reports.