Team Leader, Manufacturing ​/ Production

Role Overview

Goldi, one of South Africa's leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group, is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Team Leader to oversee the daily operations on the relevant processing line.

Goldi, one of South Africa's leading integrated poultry producers within the Astral Group, is seeking a high-energy, detail-oriented Team Leader to oversee the daily operations on the relevant processing line.

The role will report to the Production Manager.

• Manage staff attendance, performance evaluations, and conflict resolution and ensuring that all positions are managed at all times.
• Train new team members on standard operating procedures (SOPs) and line mechanics.
• Performing all processing related duties, including the maintaining of quality, food hygiene, process flows, volumes
• Interaction and communication with senior management.
• Monitor the line to ensure optimal speed, yield optimization, and minimal product giveaway.
• Coordinate with the maintenance team for scheduled servicing and breakdowns.
• Report hourly and daily production metrics to the Production Manager.
• Enforce strict HACCP food safety standards.
• Conduct regular quality checks on product specifications, temperature controls, and packaging, and ensuring efficiencies are met.
• Maintain a clean, hazard-free workspace and safety at the workplace.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Maintaining and implementing 20keys principles and Health and Safety of the department.

• Matric;
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in a poultry breeder operation.
• Candidate must either be in possession of a PME qualification or be prepared to obtain such a qualification;
• Experience in a high through-put production environment is essential;
• The person must be computer literate and be prepared to work shifts;
• The candidate should be hardworking, honest and self-motivated and willing to work overtime when necessary;
• Must be able to manage staff professionally, work independently and cope well under pressure.

• A competitive, market-related salary package.
• Performance-based bonus.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Structured career development within Goldi and the Astral Group.
• Exposure to industry-leading poultry production systems and best practices.