Senior Process Operator – Food & Beverage Production

Ashley Kruth; Cape Town; Sur place; ZAR 240 000 - 264 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Ashley Kruth in Cape Town is hiring an experienced Process Operator to operate and oversee production processes to achieve product quality targets, maximize throughput, minimize waste, and drive continuous improvement within the plant.

The role requires 2-3 years' experience in food/beverage manufacturing, Matric with Mathematics and Science or N3, and a National Certificate in Food Processing or Diploma in Production Management advantageous.

Qualifications

• Matric with Mathematics and Science or N3 qualification.
• National Certificate in Food Processing or Diploma in Production Management advantageous.
• 2-3 years' experience in a food, beverage, dairy, or related manufacturing environment.
• Previous team leader or supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of production processes, quality control, health and safety regulations, HACCP, ISO standards, and manufacturing best practices.

Responsabilités

• Operate and monitor production equipment according to standard operating procedures.
• Ensure production plans are achieved while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Conduct routine process checks, quality inspections, and production reporting.
• Manage product changeovers and equipment start-ups/shutdowns.
• Support first-line maintenance and preventative maintenance activities.
• Lead and motivate production team members to achieve operational targets.
• Drive housekeeping, hygiene, GMP, HACCP, and health & safety compliance.
• Identify production losses, process deviations, and improvement opportunities.
• Assist with coaching, training, and performance management of operators.
• Maintain accurate production and operational documentation.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Production planning

Quality control

HACCP knowledge

ISO standards

Troubleshooting

Formation

Matric Math & Sci

N3 qualification

Food processing cert

Description du poste

Ashley Kruth in Cape Town is hiring an experienced Process Operator to operate and oversee production processes to achieve product quality targets, maximize throughput, minimize waste, and drive continuous improvement within the plant.

The role requires 2-3 years' experience in food/beverage manufacturing, Matric with Mathematics and Science or N3, and a National Certificate in Food Processing or Diploma in Production Management advantageous.