Production Assistant Manager

4 weeks ago


Canterbury, New Zealand Xr Recruitment Full time

Minimum Requirements Proven leadership experience with an understanding of Food Safety and RMP systemWorking experience in the food/dairy manufacturing industryEligible to work in New Zealand at point of application More about our client and the role Our client has a newly built facility for manufacturing Oral Nutritive Supplementary Food (ONSF) products in powder form. They are a MPI and GACC registered factory dedicated to manufacturing OEM and ODM products for clients of all demographics including infants, toddlers, sportsmen, pregnant women and elderly.
The client has a modern built-for-purpose manufacturing facility with state-of-the-art equipment. They use the latest blending and packaging systems to ensure high-quality and compliant product manufacturing. The factory is certified to manufacture cow, goat and sheep milk-powder based products in different packaging.
Our client understands that traceability is an essential consideration while buying nutritious food products. Hence, all their products come with an internationally approved traceability with full supply chain verification, allowing consumers to verify product authenticity and origins digitally.

Purpose of the Position The primary responsibilities of the Production Assistant Manager is to work with the Process Team on the packing line to ensure they are fully supported and able to achieve and maintain best possible production levels through the optimisation and automation of the plant. To ensure that the company meets its requirements of products by managing the completion of all systems, processes and associated paperwork enabling the efficient manufacturing and releasing of product.
To identify machine failure and supervise Maintenance Team/contractors for repairing.

Working Relationship Responsible for:
Process TeamMaintenance TeamInternal:
Team members at all levels within the companyReport to General ManagerExternal:
Suppliers/Contractors of goods and services - under the instruction of General Manager Key Responsibilities Production Management Work alongside Process TeamWork with management to review performance data to monitor and measure overall team productivity, goal achievement and effectivenessIdentify issues, escalate to General Manager where appropriateEstimate waste and yield to enhance production efficiency without compromising product safety or integrityReport key results and information to managementEnsure the team has a comprehensive understanding about food safety, product quality and regulatory requirementsSupport Quality in providing clear direction to Process Team to achieve the required production levels while delivering product that meets customer specificationsIdentify process and system improvementsSupport Quality and Process Team to ensure the plant is operating at its optimum state.Maintenance Management Identify and report machine failure to management. Supervise Maintenance Team/contractors for repairing in a most efficient and cost saving style.Leadership and Development Supervise staffing levels, resources, and workflow, overseeing the allocation of work to ensure all team members are working effectively and at a level appropriate to their experience.Maintain transparent communication. Appropriately communicate organisational information through team meetings, one-on-one meetings, appropriate email, and regular interpersonal communication.Be responsible for providing strong leadership to Process Team and Maintenance TeamBe an advocate for supporting and growing the company cultureEnsure all reporting staff are appropriately inducted, trained and retrained on an ongoing basisBe responsible for maintaining consistency across the Canning & Blending teamReport any issues to management where appropriateActively create and maintain a workplace culture that is consistent with the overall guiding principles and values of the client.Provide effective performance feedback through employee recognition, rewards and disciplinary action, with the assistance of our client's Human Resources team when necessaryPlanning Be responsible for coordinating Process Team and Maintenance Team and ensuring they have the resources to execute the production scheduleCreate and maintain a current training plan for Process TeamSupport management to ensure that the Process Team has a robust plan, enabling the team to meet the required product specifications, standards and targets for the planned productionCompliance and Risk Management Be responsible for your own understanding, and that of the Process Team of the wider regulatory framework e.g RMP, and understand how all documentation and processes link back to thesePerform all tasks to a high standard to meet Standard Operating Procedures and Code of ConductDemonstrate and promote a proactive commitment to health, safety, wellbeing and the environment whilst complying with all laws and company policies.Relationship Management Establish a strong working relationship with our client's Business Units, ensuring integrated design and deliveryHealth and Safety Take responsibility for personal health and safety and ensure no action or inaction harms others in the workplaceProvide such information, training, and supervision as is necessary, to ensure that health and safety hazards are identified, understood and managed effectivelyOther Any other duties that may reasonably be requested by managementAdhere to Company systems, policies and procedures and relevant legislation, regulations and codes of practice Skills and Experience Knowledge and Experience Proven knowledge of Food Safety and RMP systemsPrevious work experience displaying quality production skills within the Food/Dairy manufacturing industry is highly desiredExperience in and applied knowledge of industrial and personal safety behavioursDemonstrated experience in managing teamsAttributes Proven ability to record and report production KPI'sExcellent communication skills and the ability to liaise with people at all levelsAbility to build and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships and cooperatively work with othersExcellent time management skills and highly organisedAttention to detail and the ability to maintain a high level of accuracyStrong motivation and leadership skillsCompetent user of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and OutlookStrong decision-making skillsSolution driven approachOur client is looking for a Production Assistant Manager to oversee the day-to-day running of their Process Team.

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