Production Manager (Miller)

Tiger Brands; Pietermaritzburg; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leader in the milling industry seeks an experienced individual to manage manufacturing operations in Pietermaritzburg. This role involves ensuring production efficiency, compliance with safety standards, and staff leadership. Candidates should possess at least 5 years of experience in wheat milling and relevant qualifications. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, analytical skills, and effective communication abilities. This position offers the chance to contribute significantly to company goals and improve operational standards.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in the wheat milling industry.
• Qualified with SAGMA/GMF Trade Test.
• Knowledge of fumigation on grain insects.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of manufacturing operations.
• Achieve production parameters and efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and quality standards.
• Lead and train staff to improve productivity.

Skills

Leadership

Interpersonal skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Communication skills (English)

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,

Hours – Shifts, weekends and PH

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.