Process Leaders x8 posts at Rainbow Chicken for skilled Production Management graduates
- Career Exibs SA
- Apr 1
- 3 min read
Process Leader X8 | Hammarsdale Hammarsdale
Role Purpose:
To supervise the performance of a processing line in a specific area of the plant (including staff / process workers, machinery and material on that line) to achieve daily targets to required product specifications, while meeting safety, health and quality standards.
Required Qualifications:
Grade 12 and Tertiary qualification in Production Management or any relevant Diploma.
Required Experience:
Minimum of 2 years’ relevant experience preferably in a unionized food processing plant.
Relevant experience in Poultry Industry.
Have a valid code B/EB (Code 08) driver’s license with access to own transport.
Have good interpersonal communication and leadership skills.
Ability to work shifts and flexible hours of work (overtime, weekends, Public Holiday).
Have a good technical and mechanical understanding.
Strong knowledge of production principles.
Required Knowledge and Skills:
Knowledge of ISO and health, safety and environment legislation
Take accountability for results and people
Good numeracy and literacy skills
Good verbal and written communication skills
Ability to balance plant with regards to man load versus product MIX
Computer literacy (MS Office package)
Be stress tolerant and able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in an environment characterized by conflicting deadlines
Tenacious and result/deadline driven
Good organizational and time management skills
Accuracy of employee leave and attendance data
Accuracy of filing and Data Integrity
Timeliness and accuracy of mandatory submissions and reports
Clear Criminal record.
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning:
Obtain the daily production plan from the Processing Manager / Operations Manager.
Communicate the objectives of the plan to the team on shift to ensure understanding.
Ensure man load is at full capacity according to the production plan, and request additional resources, if necessary, before starting the line.
Operations Management:
Follow the assigned plan until completed or a problem arises.
Alert the Production Area Manager to any deviation to the production plan immediately.
Prioritise work to ensure deadlines are met.
Conduct the required checks on start-up, during the shift, and sign off, and ensure the relevant data is recorded correctly.
Do calculations to establish the most efficient use of resources allocated to the line, i.e. cost, people, time, etc., ensuring that these are neither wasted nor misused.
Ensure allocated resources are accounted for throughout the shift.
Reallocate work within area of responsibility to ensure the achievement of production targets at the lowest possible cost.
Request additional resources, if necessary, to produce the required product mix.
Ensure tools / equipment are utilised in the correct way.
Ensure that the machinery and equipment required for production are working properly to enable correct levels of production output. Report faults / breakdowns immediately.
Monitor the use of raw materials to minimise wastage, and report to the Processing Manager when supply is insufficient to meet demand.
Safety, Health, Risk and Quality Compliance:
Work consistently according to standard operating procedures and ensure compliance.
Understand the safety, health and quality standards of the job and the reason for these standards and communicate these reasons to others.
Monitor SHEQ compliance.
Report cases of non-conformance / non-compliance to the Processing Manager and recommend possible solutions.
Cost control:
Monitor the usage of materials.
Report machinery and equipment that is not in good working order immediately to enable correct levels of production output.
Alert the Processing Manager when there are excess resources on the line to minimise cost where applicable.
Team Supervision:
Ensure direct reports operate within boundaries set.
Supervise people performance:
Supervise the activities of the team to ensure production targets are met.
Actively manage non-performance. Initiate disciplinary hearings as needed and according to RPM standards
Monitor time and attendance daily and report on absenteeism.
Coordinate leave requests and escalate for authorisation.
Complete leave and general time management documentation in line with company policy.
Continually assess the technical competence of the team and take steps to develop their knowledge and skill.