Lactalis Vacancies is searching to hire an experienced production coordinator in Ladysmith to ensure everything is running smoothly. It will require five years of experience as an expert and technical skills to master the latest tools, such as BPSC systems. Do you enjoy teamwork? You’ll be able to lead a group while following safety rules and weekend shifts. Bonus points if you have a driver’s license! Apply before May 9th, 2025. Be sure to bring your authenticity, confidence in communicating, and a calm, under-pressure attitude. Are you ready to lead? Then this job is for you.
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LACTALIS Production Coordinator Applying Details
- Company- LACTALIS
- Position- Production Coordinator
- Location- Ladismith
- Reference Number- PAR250430-1
- Closing Date- 2025/05/09
Job Description
Apply to join Lactalis SA at our Ladismith Plant as Production Coordinator Milk Pasteurising. The main duties will be the management of GMP, Mass Balance and COD. Additionally, you will be responsible for managing milk mixing and milk UF/RO. Participate in and develop measures to decrease Fat and Protein loss. This amazing career opportunity at Lactalis SA will enable you to contribute to ensuring that the company is able to meet its goals in this next period of expansion throughout South Africa.
Required Skills
The ideal candidate is pro-active and possess an appropriate post-matric qualification in dairy manufacturing at or above NQF 4 levels.
- Computer literate
- A minimum of five years of experience in a supervisory capacity is required.
- Understanding of BPSC and Mass Balancer systems
- Able to build and manage an effective team
- Understanding of interpersonal relationships organization awareness and direction are beneficial.
- Good interpersonal and communication abilities
- Health and Safety regulations
- Excellent interpersonal abilities
- Attention to detail, as well as good ability to solve problems
- Resilience and assertiveness under stress
- Ability to work in a team and under pressure
- Valid Code EB driver’s license will offer benefits
- Weekend duties
- Personal Characteristics:
- Excellent communicator and able to work on their own
- Accuracy consistency, professionalism and manner of conduct and attitude
- Honest, solid ethical character and a history that has been built in working private work environment.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage GMP Mass Balancing Milk Blending, as well as Milk UF/RO
- Design and take part in actions that improve Fat and Protein loss
- Participate in all activities that result in a reduction in expenses.
- Ensure discipline and conformity with the general rules
- In collaboration with staff from the Maintenance department in order to make sure everything is in top working order at all times.
- Control the quality control points and make sure that test and samples are carried out in accordance with standards.
- Control all BPCS transactions
- Budget control
- Maintain a culture of high-quality production in which everyone is proud of their accomplishments.
- Plan training sessions or renewal sessions to ensure that employers are aware of ISO, HACCP and NOSA procedures at least every year.
- Make sure that all administrative responsibilities (control or checksheets) are completed according to the requirements.
- Compile and assess key performance Areas of those who report to you.
- Control KRONOS on every day basis
- Prepare reports, and report about deviations along with the reasons, and actions plans
