Production Manager

START DATEÂ Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â :Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â A.S.A.P / Immediate

REQUIREMENTS:

• Matric
• NQF 6 qualification in Production Management / Operations Management
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Production Manager role in the manufacturing industry
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Have knowledge and understanding of plastic Manufacturing
• High level of emotional intelligence & interpersonal skills

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Production Coordination:

• Implement production schedules to meet customer demands
• Coordinate production activities with other departments
• Allocate resources including personnel, equipment and material to maximize efficiency and productivity
• Monitor production processes and workflow, adjusting schedules and resources as necessary to address bottlenecks and delays
• Analyze production processes to identify areas for improvement and cost reduction while optimizing efficiency and productivity
• Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective action
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations and safety protocols
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation

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Personnel Management:

• Manage subordinates in line with company policies, procedures and industry collective agreement.
• Responsible to lead, motivate, train and control any allocated persons
• Ensure that subordinates record and report quality problems immediately
• Monitor and direct workflow of subordinates
• Hold regular performance reviews to discuss performance against objectives, counselling employees where performance is not in line with the standards
• Motivate team to develop with a focus on ongoing improvement. Implement good ideas, give credit where due, support, counsel and discipline where necessary
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages teamwork and continuous improvement
• Promote a culture of workplace safety
• Practical hands-on passing on of skill (“Show and do”)
• Guide team to ensure that members deliver output and performance in line with company quality standards
• Communicate and confirm values and goals and clarify roles on an ongoing basis
• Proactively communicate consequences of misconduct to team members
• Conduct discipline and counselling where necessary, staying within the limits of orderly actions in terms of the disciplinary code

Health and Safety:

• Ensure organizational health and safety standards and safe working practices are maintained
• Work safely and report on safety hazards or issues
• Report any accidents, incidents and near misses

Food (Product) Safety:

• Food safety standards are site specific and at these sites employees should:
• Apply the site’s food safety principles and standards
• Report any food safety hazards or issues to your Supervisor/Manager
• Comply to and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) in relation to the Company’s FSMS (Food Safety Management System)

Quality:

• Apply the company’s quality principles and standards
• Maintain Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

Reporting and Administration:

• All reports and administration related to the position

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General:

• Ensure team knows what to do and where to find information if you are not available
• Inform yourself about and apply the company's principles and standards
• Set an example, be a role model for your team and others in the way you work and behave

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Self-development and Growth:

• Realistic assessment of own strengths and development areas and undertake actions to address weaknesses

HOURS:

• Monday to Thursday: 8:00 – 17:00
• Friday: 8:00 - 15:45