Summary of Position:

This position is a transitionary in nature, where the candidate will be required to train for a Chargehand post for the duration of 1.5 to 2 years. During this time, he/she will be required to assist the Production Supervisor in the day-to-day operations of the Department, ensuring the achievement of production targets on assigned shifts in the most cost-effective manner.

Principal Accountabilities / Key Functions:

• Assist with the assignment of work to production personnel in accordance with the production plans and assist with monitoring the execution of work to ensure that production targets are achieved.

• Assist with set up, checks, inspections and monitoring of the operation of Company plant and equipment to ensure that production targets can be achieved.

• Assist with ensuring the availability of manpower, materials and equipment required for all assigned plant operations and functions.

• Assist with reporting of issues with materials and equipment to the Supervisor/Manager or relevant Department lead.

• Assist with investigations in all production related operating complaints and report to relevant persons.

• Assist with carrying out line inspections on process control methods to ensure operational compliance with approved procedures.

• Assist with the preparation of required reports and records in accordance with approved procedures.

• Assist with the receipt of employee complaints/ grievances and assist with the recommendation of corrective action or escalate to relevant parties as required.

• Assist with ensuring that subordinates comply with established plant and factory rules, regulations and practices in the absence of the Supervisor including: monitoring timekeeping, absenteeism, failure to clock-in, etc.

• Identify and report real and potential issues and non-conformances and suggest possible solutions.

• Understand and adhere to the Company’s established good manufacturing practices (GMPs), Food Safety and Quality requirements by self and subordinates.

• Actively promote, support and comply with Kiss Baking Company Limited’s established Occupational Health, Safety and Environmental policies, procedures and industry best practices;

• Performs any other job-related duties as required by the job function.

Required Technical Qualifications & Experience:

Education:

Minimum

§  Minimum of 5 CXC Passes including English, Mathematics.

Pre-requisites/requirements:

Minimum

§  Good time & attendance record

§  Must complete assigned courses on the LMS system

§  Must attend in-house classes when required

Experience:

Minimum

§  At least two (2) years’ experience in a Manufacturing/Plant environment.

§  Must have experience working in a shift environment

§  Supervisory experience will be considered an asset

Required Skills:

·       Computer literate – MS Office basic proficiency

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills

·       Good organizational skills

·       Coachable/Trainable

·       Attention to detail

Supervisory Role:

§  Yes