Unit Manager - Peanut Butter

Company

RCL Foods

Functions

Operations/Manufacturing

Job Type Classification

Permanent

Location - Town / City

Randfontein

Job Description

At RCL Foods, we believe in growing what matters! As a leading food manufacturer, our goal is to nourish people with a portfolio of trusted brands and products. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and the development of our employees. Are you passionate about driving efficiency and ensuring top-notch production processes? Our dynamic production plant is seeking a skilled Unit Manager – Peanut Butter to join our team! The role will report to the Plant Manager and will be based in Randfontein, Gauteng.

Purpose of the role: Responsible for the management of the Peanut Butter Production Department, including the people, products, raw material and quality. Producing a consistent quality product at minimum cost that meets the customer expectations

Minimum Requirements

First preference - BSc/ B. Tech/ B. Eng. – Chemical / Mechanical Engineering/ Industrial

2nd preference - Completed Production related qualification

Min 5 years relevant experience in an FMCG food production environment

Experience in the management of a unionized workforce

Working knowledge on MSOffice

Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for the day-to-day management of the plant in terms of productivity, capacity, yields, quality and maintenance
• Management and training of production staff
• Stock control and quality of raw and finished product
• Manage and improve productivity and yields
• Operate and control an effective planned preventative maintenance program
• Ensuring compliance with legal requirements – OHS, HACCP, IBL, FSSC 2000
• Maintain the food safety and safety systems in the plants
• 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
• Budget management
• Preparation of monthly reports
• Attend monthly and weekly meetings with specific reference to health and safety, production and yield
• Ensure that all production requirements are met in best man hours per tonnage
• High level decision making with regards to operations, production, safety and management of staff