SanLei (PTY) Ltd is a company based in Lesotho; it is situated adjacent Katse Dam, if you are an outdoor person, you can enjoy beautiful hikes, walks, and rolling mountains. Sanlei is a fast-growing aquaculture company and currently has vacancy for the following position.
Position: Processing Manager
Job Description/Purpose
PURPOSE: In consultation with Operations Manager, the Processing Manager is to facilitate the processing requirements of the farm. This includes the interaction with the team responsible for harvesting of fish, the movement of harvested fish into the processing plant, the processing activity, the packaging and labeling activity, and the logistics associated with dispatch of packaged product to the end user.
KEY PERFORMANCE AREAS
- Develop, implement, and maintain processing and packing techniques that are compliant to International Best Management Practice, HACCP and required international certification. Providing daily documentation per section (checklist, ensuring that all documents are signed).
- Managing and coordinating training on processing equipment,
- Enforcing Good manufacturing practices. Ensure that SOPs are in place and being followed
- Ensure cleanliness of the plant, “CLEAN AS YOU GO” culture should be applied in every section.
- Create, implement, and maintain a food safety culture for the whole team in conjunction with the food safety officer. Acting as point of contact between Food Safety Officer and processing staff
- To ensure that FIFO is maintained, and storage temperatures are within specifications. Guide activities that ensure product specifications are met, to assess raw materials suppliers to meet Sanlei’s specifications.
- Produce best quality product, continually strive to improve product quality, record product quality and report thereof.
- Update production data daily and produce a monthly report on processing KPI’s that is tracked through the weekly processing meetings.
- Ensure and maintain good stock control on processed stock and consumables with daily updates and reporting thereof.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors or Master’s degree in Food Technology, and/or Microbiology or equivalent qualification and Prior fish processing experience is an added advantage.
- At least 5 years management experience
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a quality control and/or food processing environment
- Certificate in FSSC Version 6 is an added advantage
- Effective communication with internal and external suppliers
- In-depth understanding of HACCP
- Ability and willingness to work collaboratively under a variety of hydrological and climate condition
- Proven ability to lead and manage a small team and to work as part of a bigger team
- 24/7 Management attitude with a proactive approach.
- Team player and good communicator
Skills competencies & requirements
- Valid Driver’s license
- Innovative, inventive, and analytical, able to pre-empt, resolve problems and compliance conscious
- Deadline focussed and able to make critical decisions under pressure while maintaining safety of the staff you are working with
- Good record keeping and planning skills and attention to detail and computer literate (Excel, PowerPoint, and word)
- Proven record of ability to manage time and work to strict deadlines
- Willing to work during weekends and longer hours or holidays when required
- Fluency in English, written and spoken, driving continuous improvement
- Communicate clearly with all members of the team from senior management to general workers
Contact: Should you meet the requirements for this position, please e-mail your CV to [email protected]. Deadline for applications is 30th April 2024.
DISCLAIMERS: Only shortlisted candidates shall be contacted.