Production Foreman

Job Description

Department: Production

Site: Fresh Foods WC

Job Type Classification: Permanent

Location - Town / City: Groot Drakenstein

Job Purpose

To maintain component requirement preparation for the Ready Meals Production department.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage workflow within department
• Ensure daily outputs are consistently met according to plan
• Responsible to coach employees
• Monitor daily progress in accountable area and complete required documentation
• Monitor and audit daily prep against standard yields
• Enforce adherence to Company policies & procedures
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures and creating safe working environment awareness
• Ensure food safety and quality compliance and eliminate rejections
• Resolve workplace issues effectively
• Maintain staff discipline through use of company disciplinary code
• Supervise Wash Up area
• Be flexible in order to get the most out of team
• Ensure hygiene practises of the highest standard
• Manage weekly stock counts and investigate variances root causes
• Manage attendance of staff and complete back to work interviews
• Ensure equipment are properly coordinated
• Ensure machinery is operated optimally and issues reported timeously
• Perform any ad hoc duty as delegated by superiors

Qualification Requirements

A minimum of Grade 12/ or equivalent.

Experience Requirements

At least 2 years in the Food or Beverage Industry with specific focus on hygiene and housekeeping audits.

Training: GMP, HACCP and WW Code of Practice.

Computer Literacy (MS OFFICE – Word/ Excel/ Outlook)

Skills and Competencies

Knowledge: A sound knowledge of food production and manufacturing processes and techniques.

Knowledge of food quality and food safety systems and standards.

Skills: Good administrative skills.

Good Communication skills.

Ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Analytical approach.