Production Team Leader

International Flavors & Fragrances; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 500 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Cape Town is seeking a Production Team Leader to lead the production team in achieving operational goals while maintaining safety and food safety standards. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of experience in a production environment, preferably in the food industry, and strong technical and leadership skills. The role involves managing resources, ensuring employee training, and maintaining equipment standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in production, preferably in the Food Industry.
• Technical experience required with sound knowledge of machinery and repairs.
• Good computer literacy and the ability to communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Production team to achieve output while maintaining safety standards.
• Ensure all food safety requirements are met and maintain systems.
• Develop the technical skills of the team and innovate for continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Technical Knowledge

Problem Solving

Education

Matric

NQF4

Job description

Overview

It’s an exciting time to be part of the IFF Operations team at our Cape Town location! We have a great opportunity within our Manufacturing team, supporting Nourish (ingredients) Operations.

As the Production Team Leader, your main role is to lead the Production team to achieve output while maintaining safety & food safety standards. Achieving all goals set for production with the assistance of support functions and never compromising the culture & value principles set out by the company.

Job Requirements

• Min of Matric
• Min 5 years’ experience in production, preferably Food Industry
• Technical experience required (min NQF4)
• Sound knowledge of different machinery & repair thereof
• Knowledge of good manufacturing practices
• Computer literacy
• Good communication skills – Written & Spoken
• Good Organizational skills

Key Deliverables

• Ensure all resources are available to Production leads
• Active visibility on production floor
• Ensure Production employees are trained & competent in all production related functions
• Ensure all food safety requirements are met (maintain system)
• Update all lost time
• Ensure reduction in repeated lost time
• Fault finding & repairing equipment
• Ensure discipline action is actioned on time & manage misconduct (for example trends)
• Ensure all people related issues reported by leading hands are dealt with
• Ensuring Output vs Target is reached daily for production plants
• Ensuring staff compliment is managed, based on demand
• Ensure startup times are maintained
• Completion of SAP functions
• Adhere to all systems Safety & Food safety and ensure it is implemented on the production floor
• Investigate & correct all near misses & incidents
• Visibility on floor especially during breakdowns
• Ensure all equipment is inspected and fit for use post maintenance or service
• Make sure staff are properly utilized during stoppages (cleaning, training or alternative production)
• Assisting in trouble shooting
• Report on breakdowns
• Ensure proper shift hand overs
• Maintain & initiate cost savings

Knowledge sharing to improve the team

• Developing technical skill of teams
• Innovating thinking to eliminate hazards & improve site continuously

General tasks

• Internal auditing
• Participation in Safety functions
• Actively participate in Engagement action plans and events
• Assist operations team with Problem solving

Food Safety Responsibility

• Adhere & maintain all food safety standards and systems
• Guide the team on right first time principle & ensure there is no compromise on food safety rules
• Ensure records are maintained

At IFF, we believe that your uniqueness unleashes our potential. We value the diverse mosaic of the ethnicity, national origin, race, age, sex or veteran status. We strive for 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.