Production Manager (Miller)

Tiger Brands; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 500 000 - 700 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food manufacturing company is seeking a qualified Wheat and/or Maize Miller to manage manufacturing operations in Pietermaritzburg. The role involves achieving production efficiency, managing inventory levels, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have at least 5 years of industry experience, strong leadership qualities, and the ability to work independently. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team committed to quality and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in a relevant manufacturing role.
• Knowledge of fumigation on grain insects and management thereof.
• Ability to pay attention to detail and stress tolerance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of moderately complex manufacturing operations.
• Ensure continuous availability of equipment and reduce downtime.
• Achieve targeted manufacturing efficiencies within specified quality.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

Qualified Wheat and/or Maize Miller

Job description

It’s fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they’re doing!

Responsible for managing all aspects of moderately complex manufacturing operations in an 8,50 tph and 31,25 tph flour Mill. Responsible to deliver results that meet quality, customer service, safety, innovation and cost criteria. Formulates or approves short- and long-term operating objectives in areas such as cost reduction, quality improvement, new product development and/or integration as undertaken at the plant level.

What You Will Do

• Achievement of overall production parameters.
• Continuous availability of equipment.
• Reduced down time due to equipment breakdown.
• Reduced milling and engineering costs.
• Inventory Management:
• Finished product model stock levels maintained.
• Consumable model stock levels maintained at agreed levels.
• Vitamins and additives model stock levels maintained.
• Manufacturing losses eliminated.
• Financial Management:
• Continuous Improvement.
• Zero write offs.
• Targeted production efficiencies achieved.
• Corporate Governance:
• Adherence to Company Policies and Procedures.
• Adds to the value of the company and is also beneficial to all stakeholders in the long term.
• Health and Safety / RISK / Environmental:
• Compliance with Statutory and Company requirements at all times.
• Achieving targeted scores in all audits.
• Quality Assurance:
• Good Manufacturing Practices in place and maintained.
• Food Safety adherence.
• Compliance to Legislation.
• Consistent finished product scores.
• Decrease in Customer complaints.
• Training, Staff Leadership and Teamwork:
• Improvement in plant availability and production efficiency %.
• Reduction in product deviations.
• Maintain High morale.
• Operational:
• Targeted manufacturing efficiencies are achieved within prescribed quality specifications.
• Mills run at design capacity.
• Milling downtime < 5% of the total milling hours in the mills.

What You Will Bring To The Table

Key Professional Competencies

Core knowledge – Academic – Qualified Wheat and or Maize miller (both preferred) – SAGMA/GMF Trade Tested, Knowledge of fumigation on grain insects and the management thereof

Leadership - Owning it!, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead.

Personal Effectiveness – Assertive and diplomatic

Creative and solution orientated , Self-motivated, capable of working independently and delivering on time, An assertive, goal oriented self-starter with good interpersonal and organizing skills, Driving long-term results, Staying a step-ahead., Ability to pay attention to detail, Sound analytical and decision-making skills, Exhibit excellent verbal and written communication skills in English, Be stress tolerant

Effective communication, Interpersonal skills, Integrity, Creativity, Continuous learning

Experience - Function – +- 5 years,

Industry: Wheat Milling industry

In accordance with the employment equity plan of Tiger Brands and its employment equity goals and targets, preference may be given, but is not limited, to candidates from under-represented designated groups.