Reporting line: Production Manager

Location: George, Western Cape

Role Overview:

To assist the Production Manager in production planning functions and overseeing the daily operations of the department to
ensure production goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in developing the overall strategic plan for the Hard Cheese Production Department
• Ensure that all production processes and procedures are followed to ensure that the production goals are met.
• Assist in the driving of Continuous improvement.
• Management of set targets: Quality; Safety and Manufacturing processes; yields and Production Planning.
• Ensure that daily “walk-throughs” are done on the factory floor to ensure any problems or possible problems are
  identified and sorted.
• Ensure that you have adequate knowledge of staff issues/problems on shift so that production targets can be reached.
• Ensure that all new recruits undergo an adequate departmental induction to ensure that they comply with all regulations,
  standards and performance requirements.
• Liaise with Maintenance department to ensure that all technical machine breakdowns are dealt with speedily.
• Responsible for monthly and quarterly audits/ training and checklists.
• Maintain the ODE (efficiency) system (includes data input and oversight of correctness of information).
• Ensure all HACCP documentation is completed and submitted to the Production Manager.
• Measure efficiency of the team members/ reportees on an on-going basis to ensure that targets and objectives are met.
• Monitors the usage of utilities and ensure production efficiency through production process.
• Ensure the relevant PPE, consumables and detergents are ordered on a monthly basis.
• Submit relevant reports to the Production Manager as and when required.
• Liaise with the Laboratory and ensure quality testing of materials, end products, production quality checks and facility
  audits
• Ensure that all departmental records are kept updated: training records, production records as well as quality records .
• Ensure compliance to Occupational Health and Safety and all related regulations.
• Responsible for incident investigation and reporting in department.
• Address all non-compliance reports (ncr’s) and ensure that same problem does not arise in department again.
• Participates and supports the implementation of Best Practices and other continuous improvement initiatives.
• Participate in implementation of the corrective action and preventative action.

Qualifications and Experience:

• NQF 4, S3 or equivalent Cheese Manufacturing Qualification
• Computer literacy (advanced Microsoft Excel is advantageous)
• Minimum 10 years relevant experience within the Dairy Industry
• Minimum of 3 years relevant experience within a leadership role
• A qualification in Manufacturing or Production Management would be advantageous

Role and Personal Capabilities:

• Proven ability to understand and interpret dairy processes
• Good communication skills (both oral and written) and facilitation skills with the ability to work with others to achieve objectives
• Good Management skills whilst adhering to standards, efficiency, effectiveness and results orientated.
• Excellent problem-solving skills as well as interpersonal communication skills.
• Excellent presentation and report writing skills
• Problem solver
• Ability to work within a diverse team
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to plan work and meet deadlines
• Ability to work under pressure

Please note that it is important that the successful candidate for this position should be willing to work overtime, public holidays & weekends as and when required.

Application:

Please e-mail your CV to Dumisa Simon at dumisa.simon@lancewood.co.za; with a motivation highlighting why you should be considered for the position.
Application deadline: 22 September 2025.
If you have not received a response within four weeks of the closing date for applications, kindly consider your application
unsuccessful.

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