Supervisor Operations

This position is responsible for the supervision of all production operations at the Felinfach facility during the assigned shift. These responsibilities will be performed in compliance with all company and regulatory programs. Focusing on results to deliver success as measured by key performance metrics.

Please NOTE that the w ork pattern will be shift comprising of both days and nights including weekends, with flexibility to switch as required.

**What you will enjoy doing**:
Lead, motivate and train employees to meet daily manufacturing targets and business and departmental goals in a safe and efficient manner.

Ensure a safe work environment is maintained at all times. Supervise, promote and enforce rules and regulations around safety, quality and regulatory requirements and standards.

Manage department priorities and completion of appropriate production, processing, and sanitation documentation.

Conduct HR related task including performance evaluations, employee counseling, attendance management and payroll updates.

Effectively manage improvements to improve yields, production down time, reduce waste, rejections, complaints, and improve throughputs.

Ensure the development and implementation of action plans to address root causes of failures and support continuous improvement initiatives.

Ensure that there is an adequate distribution of skills to enable production plan.

Act as deputy for Operations Superintendent where required.

**What we need from you**:
Preferably five+ years previous supervisory experience.

Qualified in higher education or degree in a technical area.

A comprehensive understanding of Good Manufacturing Practices, food processing, packaging, quality, supply chain.

Knowledge in Continuous Improvement environment (Lean manufacturing).

Good computer, analytical and organizational skills to prioritize workload and handle multiple tasks in an effective manner.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including written and verbal.

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