Shift Coordinator (Production)

Manpower SA; Cape Town; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading FMCG concern based in Cape Town seeks a Production Manager to oversee and optimize production operations in adherence to quality standards. The role involves effective team management, ensuring process compliance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Ideal candidates will possess a National Diploma in Food Technology or related fields along with FMCG experience.

Qualifications

• Matriculated.
• Management/Supervisory training is essential.
• Previous FMCG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead team members to ensure production efficiency.
• Monitor production processes and implement quality standards.
• Conduct audits and manage findings.

Skills

Food Technology

Production Coordination

FMCG

Education

National Diploma or equivalent in Food Technology, Production or related fields

Job description

FMCG concern is seeking a suitable candidate to manage and lead team members to ensure maximum utilisation of production facilities, equipment, raw materials, packs/materials, and labor to produce quality products at the lowest possible cost.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure that service delivery to and from internal and external clients is monitored and complies with standards.
• Communicate the production plan and carry out preplanning/preparation for production.
• Monitor the production start-up process and assist operators with start-up deviations.
• Manage barriers to implementation of the plan.
• Review performance at regular intervals.
• Monitor, maintain, and review utilisation and productivity.
• Manage downtime and production loss incidents consistently.
• Initiate productivity improvements.
• Ensure quality and production documentation are completed as per work procedures.
• Ensure adherence to production and quality procedures and standards.
• Manage all process and quality deviations.
• Conduct audits and manage findings.
• Ensure adherence to cleaning schedules and work instructions as per factory requirements.
• Oversee plant maintenance and engineering services.
• Assist with first-line and preventative maintenance.
• Monitor and ensure machine condition checks.
• Arrange for maintenance support when needed.
• Apply 5S principles.
• Conduct area and equipment audits and inspections.
• Investigate and manage incidents.

Requirements:

• Matriculated
• National Diploma or equivalent in Food Technology, Production, or related fields.
• Management/Supervisory training is essential.
• Previous FMCG experience preferred.
• Knowledge in engineering/mechanical aspects, material requirement planning, plant capacity, overall equipment effectiveness (OEE), and process-specific knowledge.
• Understanding of advanced process control, microbiology, biochemistry, processing equipment, CIP procedures, HACCP, waste management, GMP, quality control, raw materials, instrumentation, fault finding, health and safety practices, and food legislation.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Desired Skills:

• Food Technology
• Production Coordination
• FMCG