Processing Manager: Primary Departments

Astral Foods Ltd; Standerton; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food processing company in South Africa is seeking a qualified manager with over 5 years of experience in the FMCG sector, preferably within the poultry industry. The successful candidate will oversee production processes, manage a diverse workforce, and ensure compliance with food safety regulations. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential. This role may require shift work, including weekends and public holidays.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of management experience in a food processing or FMCG environment.
• Proven experience in the poultry industry is preferable.
• Able to manage a diverse workforce in a unionized environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage production processes and maintain efficiency standards.
• Ensure compliance with food safety regulations and industry standards.
• Train and motivate staff to achieve production goals.

Skills

Management experience in FMCG

Food processing or manufacturing experience

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Tertiary qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

The Ideal Candidate Would Be Responsible For

• Functional management of the Primary Processing Departments, Rendering Plant, and Waste Water Treatment Plant;
• Municipal and RO Plant water supply to the Processing Plant;
• Managing all labour related matters inclusive of manning, productivity and industrial relations;
• Managing production processes and maintaining efficiency standards in terms of quality, meeting required outputs and targets, process flow, volumes, food safety and hygiene;
• Optimising production throughput having regard for market requirements and Plant capacities;
• Daily interaction with various departmental and inter-group role players at management level;
• Identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency, productivity and safety;
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant food safety regulations and industry standards;
• Training, supervising and motivating staff to achieve production goals;
• Maintaining a good IR climate and high morale;
• Managing of Quality, Food Safety, and Health & Safety standards and regulations;
• Managing of and implementing 20 Keys.

The Successful Candidate Must Meet The Following Requirements

• A tertiary qualification together with at least 5 years’ management experience in the FMCG environment;
• Proven experience in food processing or manufacturing, preferably in the poultry industry;
• Proactive problem solver with good communication and interpersonal skills as well as problem solving and planning skills;
• Able to manage a diverse and large work force in a unionised environment;
• Fully computer literate;
• Be prepared to work shifts, weekends & public holidays and additional hours when necessary;
• Have a passion for and demonstrable experience with implementing 20 Keys