Assistant Production Manager Durban

Assistant Production Manager Durban

Reference: Dur000242-Kerry-1

Our Durban North food manufacturing client requires an assistant production manager, preferably with an industrial catering background, to assist with running a team of 50.
Primary Job Function

- Assist Production Manager in the operations of running an FSSC22000 compliant food manufacturing facility. Targets and output performance of production units will be a significant deliverable.
- Control and monitor production costs

Job Duties

- Assist Production Manager in planning, managing and executing production operations
- Coordinate and plan production priorities, workflow and schedule
- Identify and report operational and maintenance problems to prevent production delays






- Schedule routine inspection and maintenance of production equipment to prevent equipment breakdowns and malfunctioning
- Develop or update standard operating procedures and best practices for production operations
- Ensure that all equipment, materials and supplies are readily and continuously available to carry out production processes
- Ensure performance targets are achieved by continuous performance monitoring
- Oversee product, process and equipment trials and write up the necessary documentation
- Ensure cyclical stock counts on materials and finished goods are carried out according to procedures and schedules
- Address employee concerns and complaints in professional manner
- Assist in interviewing, hiring and training new employees
- Manage performance review, appraisals, and promotions for employees.
- Optimise production operations to meet quality and performance standards
- Assist in documenting all work instructions and procedures
- Ensure safety measures and procedures are followed to reduce unexpected incidents and hazards






- Determine resource requirements and work allocation for production operation
- Analyse overall budget and implement cost-optimisation initiatives
- Responsible for the opening and closing of factory

Candidate Requirements

- Matric
- Speak English, Zulu as an additional language will be beneficial
- Computer literate - Microsoft office / Google Docs
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and written.
- Tertiary qualification will be beneficial. (Food Service Management / Catering Management)
- 5 to 7 years work experience in food manufacturing / large scale food production
- Food safety management program training - HACCP or FSSC22000
- OHAS training
- Understanding of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act
- Experience in managing a large number of people and conflict resolution






- Good organisational skills
- Good leadership skills
- Experience in problem solving techniques
- Experience in budget write up and managing
- Project motivation experience will be a added advantage
- Must be prepared overtime and weekends

R20000 - R25000

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