Production Operator Ii

Iff; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 50 000 - 200 000; Full time

Job summary

A global leader in taste and nutrition is seeking a Mid-Senior level Production Manager based in Cape Town. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in a production environment with knowledge of good manufacturing practices. Responsibilities include executing production plans, ensuring product quality, and conducting safety audits. The position offers a full-time opportunity in a dynamic environment committed to workplace diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a production environment.
• Strong knowledge of good manufacturing practices.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety audits in the production area.
• Execute the production plan.
• Maintain quality standards for products.
• Support operators when issues arise.
• Ensure adherence to food safety responsibilities.

Skills

Production environment experience

Knowledge of good manufacturing practices

Literacy skills

Operating skills in all equipment

Job description

Job description

IFF Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Overview

To ensure that the production volumes are achieved, and all products and practices meet agreed operating standards and specifications.

Requirements (qualifications and experience)

• Min 5 years' experience in production environment
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
• Literacy skills
• Operating skills in all equipment

Operational Deliverables (key tasks)

• Have start up meetings with the team Tier 1 meeting
• Attend Tier 2 meeting in morning
• Execute the production plan provided
• Do roll call of staff and report on absenteeism
• Maintain starting times at shift start, breaks and ends
• Ensure quality on products are maintained
• In case of emergency follow the emergency response procedure
• Do maintenance if possible.
• No unauthorised work to be done
• Check and sign all completed batch sheets
• Calculate PI sheets after every batch on shift
• Make sure all information is completed on PI Sheets
• Sign off and verify all completed check sheets
• Ensure pre-start up sheets are done on all equipment
• Support operators on the machines
• Ensure all equipment is switch off at shift end
• Ensure everything is locked at shift end
• Do not allow access to staff in offices
• Report on all miss-conduct to production supervisor/manager
• If the situation is not manageable call Production manager
• Do not engage in arguments
• Maintain a high level of safety and stop any unsafe behaviour when necessary
• Meet with Production Manager before shift starts during night shift
• Perform all fire and evacuation duties on shifts in the event of a fire
• Maintain all food safety standards

Responsibility and authority

• Conduct safety audits in the Production
• Support the Production supervisor
• Support operators when problems occur
• Quick response to correct deviations with minimal time wastage online
• Respond quickly whenever line stops for anything
• Leading hands should be able to stand in for any operator on any equipment during absenteeism
• Check quality on the line
• Check all machinery and equipment during safety audits
• Do thorough checks using senses for example listening and smelling equipment
• Report all near misses and incidents
• Be a team player
• Ensure you know the plan and that targets are met, and assist in figuring out how these targets will be met
• Thoroughly investigate breakdowns and report on time and settings
• Support operators
• Check first aid kit and report on stock in first aid kit
• Take notice of an increase in incidents and investigate why it happens
• Leading hands should be able to stand in for any operator on any equipment
• Do Gemba Walks
• Think of ideas to improve the plant
• Assist with all fire and evacuation duties on shifts in the event of a fire

Food Safety responsibility

• Adhere to all Food Safety requirements in terms of Personnel practices and Hygiene
• Ensure GMP programmes are implemented and adhered to
• Ensure Foreign object and Allergen policies are adhered to
• Perform daily inspections
• Ensure all production records are completed
• Check raw materials are according to specification
• Ensure all batches that were prepared have correct weights and were signed off by WIP department
• Correct weights get tipped
• All staff are trained and assessed in relevant ISO procedures
• All training and assessments are done and completed on time
• Paperwork is legible and investigate all discrepancies on paperwork that gets handed in
• Induction training for new recruitments is completed
• Ensure all finish products are done according to standard
• Ensure that there are no deficiencies with finish product
• Correct labelling, no broken bags, no labels stuck over broken bags, no dirty bags and stack pallets
• Ensure correct pallets are used and correct quantities recorded on bumper labels
• Ensure all CCP records are correctly completed, and any non-conformities are recorded
• Corrective action on housekeeping results within production area

Operational safety requirements

• Adhere to all safety instructions and signage
• Conduct all operations in a safe manner as per operational procedures
• Participate in all safety and emergency drills
• Ensure lock out procedure is followed

We are a global leader in taste, scent, and nutrition, offering our customers a broader range of natural solutions and accelerating our growth strategy.

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential.

We value the diverse mosaic of ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex, or veteran status.

We strive for an inclusive workplace that allows each of our colleagues to bring their authentic self to work regardless of their religion, gender identity & expression, sexual orientation, or disability.

Visit /careers/workplace-diversity-and-inclusion to learn more

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Chemical Manufacturing