Company: AFGRI Equipment
Industry: Agriculture / Agro-Allied
Deadline: Sep 19, 2025
Job Type: Full Time
Qualification: Matric
Experience: 5 years
Location: Free State
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Field: Manufacturing
Job Title: Production Manager (wheat Mill) (harrismith)
Description
- To drive the technical performance of raw material and product processes to achieve optimum productivity and world-class quality standards, while maintaining operational costs within budget.
Requirements
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 (Matric)
- Qualified Wheat Miller (GMF)
- Minimum of 5 years’ relevant experience in a wheat milling environment
Key Performance Areas
- Lead regular operational meetings, ensure effective information flow across departments, compile performance reports, and align team efforts with company values and goals.
- Drive technical performance, optimise milling processes, and ensure equipment efficiency.
- Maintain consistent product quality, manage grading and compliance with HACCP and ISO standards.
- Monitor and control operational costs, ensuring alignment with budget targets.
- Manage and develop technical staff, enforce policies, and lead performance appraisals.
- Oversee infestation control, hygiene standards, and safe use of fumigation practices.
- Implement innovative solutions, manage non-conformance processes, and drive training initiatives.
Technical Competencies
- Strong management, leadership, and interpersonal skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- In-depth knowledge of grading regulations
- Mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
- Crisis management and decision-making under pressure
- Compliance with world-class manufacturing standards
Behavioural Competencies
- Accountability and reliability
- Hardworking and willing to work overtime
- Innovation and proactive thinking
- Quality and safety orientation
- Positive attitude and team collaboration
Closing Date: 19 September 2025
