Shift Manager at Tropical Heat

Reports to: Production Manager

The purpose of the Position:

The aim of this job is to deliver finished products on time and in full consistent with intended Productivity, Quality, Delivery, Safety, Morale expectation.

General Responsibilities

The candidate is required to -; Ensure daily safety training is conducted and follow up is done to have accident free environment. Achieving Targeted OEE for VS and Manpower planning for the cell to optimize all resources provided. Ensure set targets on quality and quantity are achieved as required by the customers.

Job Specific Duties and Responsibilities

• Focusing on factory Operational efficiencies, OEE including measuring all processes and process inputs and outputs.
• Full use of the Production module in the ERP and generating required reports.
• Writing up all Production work instructions SOPs and document all non-conformities.
• Training all shop floor associates on Good manufacturing practices, SOPs and other systems.
• Accountable for efficiency, quality, safety and engagement of the team
• Liaising with relevant departments to look into Participate in all problem solving sessions where machines are involved.
• Learn the job, influence logistics, maintenance, to prioritize and design work for the team.
• Report any product non-conformities as a result of machine failure to the section supervisor, and isolate any affected product to prevent unintended use.
  Systems audits.
• Coordinating with different departments in the company and working closely with other managers and supervisors to implement the company's policies and goals.
• Review report on manufacturing activities, performance, and results and initiating corrective action.
• Analysing production data, timely writing and reviewing of production reports
• Initiate programs/processes that will lead to improved product quality, less waste and overall efficiency.
• Proper supervision of staff, delegation of responsibilities and appropriate authority to operators and junior staff to achieve maximum efficiency through proper use of skills, man-hours, machines and equipment.

The normal education, training, core competencies and experience required for the position includes the following:

• A bachelor’s degree in food technology, science or engineering.
• Minimum 5 years working experience in a similar capacity in a related industry
• Must be familiar with modern methods of production planning and supervisory skill