Supervisor Processing (m/f)

Description

• Responsible for the processing team, plant, and day-to-day operations of all abalone processing (Canned, Dried, Frozen and Live) within HACCP standards & overall quality assurance of the product

Duties

Processing Plant Management

• Responsible for preventative maintenance of the processing plant and to report all machine faults to the Factory Manager and Technical department
• Prepare processing machinery by completing machinery preventative maintenance & machine start up procedures and checklists on relevant machinery and equipment before processing commences
• Procure all relevant packaging material & prepare product and packaging material before processing starts
• Supervise preparation and sorting of abalone & stock movements during the preparation and sorting of abalone and packaging material
• Supervise the Drying, Canning & Frozen processing process when receiving, shucking, trimming, washing, salting, cooking, steaming, drying, canning or IQF freezing, and grading until final product is ready for sealing, labelling, and packaging
• Ensure that final product is of the required quality meeting all quality standards required by the client and/or for export
• Maintain the HACCP status of the facility by adhering to all quality control points and standards as specified by the company and regulatory authorities
• Responsible for the planning the production output and liaising with the production department on the correct volumes and sizes that needs to be processed

Food Safety Management

• Conduct facility, equipment and product inspections and verification as per inspection plan
• Verify accuracy and correct operation of measuring and monitoring equipment
• Scrutinize records submitted by direct reports and verify correctness and completeness of the records
• Manage the control of non-conforming materials and products

Grading

• Responsible for the grading of all abalone
• Ensure batches are split and stocked correctly per box per size class
• Grade any other stock, as requested by management
• Ensure that final product is correctly packed and labelled for export

Stock control

• Supervise stock movements during the preparation and sorting of abalone and packaging material
• Ensure that subordinates keep control of different batches, and to ensure that batches do not mix
• Updates records (duplicate books) on transfer in and out of all abalone

Grading Scales

• Responsible for the correct handling & preventative maintenance of grading scales at all times. Ensure that subordinates are following correct procedures when handling grading scales
• Responsible for the daily running of the grading scales and the completion of the checklists regarding the scales
• Ensure all scales are calibrated and checked before each shift
• Applies health and safety standards in the area of responsibility
• Ensures security measures in areas of responsibility are being adhered to

Administration

• Attend required meetings and action/communicate instructions
• Prepares work reports, progress reports and time sheets
• Assist management with relevant leave planning
• Assist with budget compilations for the areas of responsibility

Human Capital Management

• Assists with the recruitment and selection of processing department
• Enforces discipline, policies and procedures & reports and handles (where applicable) personnel offences
• Facilitates personal and subordinate on the job training
• Supervises staff including the approval of leave and time reports. Ensure accurate timekeeping for all employees
• Any other duties as and when required

Requisites

• Grade 12 with A/B/C/1/2/3 symbols in biology, mathematics, and English
• Diploma in food science/microbiology/fishery sciences/production management/plant & animal sciences will be an advantage, with 3-5 years relevant experience in a similar environment, with at least 2 years
• Supervisory experience
• Proficient in MS Office
• Valid Code BE driver's license

Notes

• Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted