RCL Foods is a leading South African food manufacturer, producing a wide range of branded and private label food products. Founded in 1960 as Rainbow Chicken Ltd, the company is headquartered in Westville, near Durban, and employs over 20,000 people across South Africa and neighboring countries. RCL Foods operates in multiple categories, from household staples to value-added and specialty offerings, and has a market capitalization of approximately R16 billion.
Job overview
- RCL FOODS is searching for a Shift Supervisor to join their Grocery Division.
- The role will report into the Unit Manager and will bebased at Molento.
- The incumbent will be responsible for managing people, products, raw material and quality, ensuring the production and packing of products in line with the production plan and according to RCL FOODS safety and quality standards.
Requirements
- Minimum of NQF Level 5 Tertiary qualification (Higher Certificate).
- Operations/Business Management Qualification will be advantageous.
- Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a FMCG food production environment.
- Experience in the management of a unionised workforce.
- Working knowledge on MS Office.
- Demonstrative leadership skills and competencies.
Responsibilities
- Agrees and implements the production plan with the Unit Manager and planning and can make production decisions within the production plan (e.g. if a production line breaks down, prioritizes production requirements and re-allocates labor accordingly).
- Analyses shift results and implements any necessary changes to increase production.
- Ensures that quality standards are implemented and adhered to.
- Diagnoses plant problems (fault finding) and liaises with Engineering Foreman for plant repairs.
- Conduct daily production meetings with the team to Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in a FMCG food production environment. safety systems in the plant.
- Implementation of policies and procedures to manage and maintain RCL FOODS facilities and assets.
- Quality and safety assurance during and after completion of food production.
- Prepares for all internal and external audits.
- Ensures adequate level of compliance with the said policies, procedures and standards to meet all certification requirements at any given time.
- Drives a cost-conscious culture.
- Identifies sources of waste and takes action to minimize waste.
- Stock control and quality of raws and finished product.
- Manage and improve productivity and yields.
- Assist in the selection of new personnel to fill vacancies or replacements.
- Recommend change to procedures and develops performance standards.
- Work according to HR policies and procedures; adhere to quality and safety standards.
- Make joint recruitment decision with the Unit Manager.
- Develops and maintains shift roster, schedules and execute annual leave, Monitors and controls employee attendance and manages employees’ overtime
- Initiates disciplinary action/enquiries.
- Resolving conflicts within immediate team and facilitates conflict resolution within subordinate teams.
- Co-ordinates the implementation of “Best-in-class” principles in the factory.
Method of Application
Meet the qualifications?
Apply now at RCL Foods on rcl.erecruit.co .