Department Head; Pack

Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has an exciting Department Head opportunity in County Fair, Processing Plant in Fisantekraal.

The purpose of the Department Head is to control production processes in line with production and food hygiene standards.

• Proven experience in a supervisory role
• Proven experience in large-scale food production and processing
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills

• Full control of production processes and responsible for maintaining production standards in terms of quality, process flows, volumes and food hygiene
• Responsible for all labour-related issues, including ensuring that all positions are managed at all times
• Dealing with all disciplinary matters appropriately and according to the company’s disciplinary code
• Continued interaction and communication with senior management
• Maintaining and implementing the 20 Keys principles, including Health & Safety of the department

• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated
• Must be prepared to work shifts, weekends, public holidays and overtime as required

We offer a competitive total cost to company salary package