We have the opportunity within our Spreads (Siqalo Foods) Division for a Production Shift Manager role. The role is based in Boksburg and will report to the Operations Manager. The Production Shift Manager is responsible for operating a shift end to end, making, packing, and palletising. He/she manage activities in the factory to achieve desired agreed standard. The Production Shift Manager is responsible to deliver operational targets on OSHE, Quality, Productivity, Cost (overtime, waste target). The Production Shift manager is responsible for maintaining a clean, safe working environment and strive toward continuous improvement.
Minimum Requirements
B-Tech, B-Eng in Engineering, and or Production Management/Supply Chain Management. 3 - 4 years relevant experience working, managing 20+ employees in foods manufacturing and packaging. Working and managing shifts. Experience in Supply Chain and FMCG. Working knowledge on MS office – Excel, SAP.
KnowledgeKnowledge and experience working within Food safety requirements. Working knowledge of TPM/WCM/RCA problem solving skills with demonstrated capability in manufacturing. Strong operational background with demonstrated people skills and ability to implement change in manufacturing environment. Experience driving and leading the change in Manufacturing environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
Planning, Organising, Leading and Control:
Prepare work plans within resource constraints and review implementation to drive improvement. Agrees and implements production plans with operations manager and planning department and be able to make production decisions within the production plan (i.e. if a production line breaks down, prioritises production requirements and re-allocates labour accordingly). Ensure Customer Service levels for your area are met by ensuring compliance to PvA. Take the lead in coordination of line-based activity to meet shift targets. Take accountability for the performance of Operations under their designated responsibilities. Effectively use the resources provided by the business to deliver on agreed KPI’s. Manage industrial relations, and misconduct within operational environment, through enforcement of company policies and procedures. Develop and implement department plans and objectives in line with Siqalo Foods strategies.
SafetyUtilise appropriate safety and environmental procedures for people, processes, materials, products, and equipment to ensure a safe working environment for the whole team. Full knowledge of hazards in the workplace. Takes corrective action in the case of non-compliance. Prepares for quarterly and annual Audits. SOP and Plan Job observation. Ensure that all policies and procedures are implemented and consistently applied.
QualityEnsure that Quality is embedded within the factory’s administrative processes and personnel management to protect and promote the brand and product. Full compliance – CRQS, NCA’s, weekly GMP audit Maintenance of Foods safety, food defence under FSSC 22000. Ensure QA systems and FSSC procedures are maintained in your shift.
Managing PerformanceProduction Shift Manager provides the governance function semi-autonomous teams, delivering management and leadership that drives performance, to achieve operational targets: Volume (PvA), OEE, OR, Cost and waste Drive Autonomous maintenance programs within their teams.
Continues ImprovementProduction shift manager Leading improvement projects for operational processes. production shift manager have a strong understanding of the end-to-end manufacturing business process. He/she can interpret technical diagnostics, identify key issues and process risks. Production Shift Managers possess the leadership skills to act with speed and rigour. Utilisation of WCM to enable continues improvement within workplace.
Cost – Weekly Cost Governance:
Material usage cost (MUC), Overtime Management, on line and finish goods waste management, Factory Stock count variances, Cogi management in line with business process, finish goods movements and stock losses to be reconciled, within agreed company standards.
LeadershipProduction Shift Manager possess the leadership skills to act with speed and rigour. She/he understands the factory’s financial situation and use their training in WCM methodologies and to drive the semi-autonomous team’s work to counter losses and eradicate waste. They lead project work to support factory initiatives. Skills for problem solving, coaching and innovating are central to the role. Identifying training and development needs for shop floor teams.
AdministrationTimely and accurate administration for their respective of teams, best-time, performance, training and development and safety. Liaise with HR manager to ensure policy compliance. Absenteeism management, sick leave management.
TechnicalEffective mechanical skills supported by detailed knowledge of the end-to-end manufacturing processes relevant to their operation and endorsed Good Manufacturing Practice.
Knowledge ofPrincipal factory controls. Preventative maintenance schemes and condition monitoring (e.g. vibration analysis). Hazardous Area Equipment and Hazards specific to operation.
Deadline:8th August,2026
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