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Astral, a leading South African integrated poultry producer, has a Department Head opportunity in County Fair, Epping

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

Required Qualification:

• Completed Grade 12 or equivalent qualification

Required Experience:

• Proven experience in a Supervisory role
• Proven experience in a logistics/distribution environment is essential
• Strong administrative, organizational, interpersonal and time management skills
• Fluent in English and a second official language
• Have the ability to cope under pressure and manage staff professionally
• Computer literate – MS Office, Proven exposure to inFor®LN would be advantageous
• Be hardworking, honest and self-motivated

Responsibilities:

• 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
• Maintaining the correct and approved staff complement on the relevant shift
• Picking and loading of vehicles
• Responsible for housekeeping
• Assisting with stock takes
• Ensuring correct allocation and picking of stock

Other Requirements:

• Excellent administration and problem-solving skills
• Fluent in English and an additional language
• Basic understanding of the 20 Keys concept is essential
• Must be proactive and able to work accurately and independently
• Must be prepared to work extra hours when required, which may necessitate working overtime, public holidays, or on weekends. You may also be required to travel from time to time.

We offer a competitive total cost to company salary package

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