Key Responsibilities Review and implement production schedules daily and plan production processes by looking at staffing levels, materials required and machinery in order to meet customers' orders Organise and implement staffing plans for the department, which enable the department to achieve production efficiencies and to ensure that production targets are met. Control labour cost with the Production Manager by effectively planning holidays, staff rota's and skilled staff. Control and manage components and packaging materials for daily production. Address any department related issues relating to process and quality arising from internal and external customer complaints and audits. Ensure the correct utilisation of the company's operating system - AX dynamics, Autocoding, Sparc Systems throughout the department, meeting all requirements to guarantee daily operations in the production process. Control yield and waste by monitoring the use of raw materials and packaging and implementing effective stock rotation and control Ensure accurate completion of production documents such as production records, wash tanks, start-up checks, knife control, scale checks, metal detections, etc. Implement and monitor Company's standards on Food Safety and Health & Safety, complete investigations on non-conformances. Promote a harmonious working relationship within the Department by dealing with grievance, and also by managing non-performers through counselling and disciplinary in accordance with Company procedures Lead by example by adhering to Company general policies, i.e., Food Safety, Health & Safety Undertake other appropriate duties as deemed necessary within the scope of the role Essential Desirable Fluent in both verbal and written English Confident decision-making skills Minimum 5 years' experience within a similar in a food manufacturing environment Exceptional attention to detail Level 3 Food Safety Excellent IT literacy using Microsoft suite of applications Experience using an MRP system such as Microsoft Dynamics AX or similar Skills: Supervisor Food Production