Production Manager

• Tertiary Education: NQF 6 in Production Management / Operations Management.
• Experience:

Minimum 5 years experience in a Production Manager role in the manufacturing industry.

Knowledge:

Understanding of Plastic Manufacturing.

• Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities:

1. Production Coordination

• Implement production schedules to meet customer demands.
• Coordinate activities with other departments.
• Allocate resources, including personnel, equipment, and materials, to maximise efficiency.
• Monitor processes and workflow, adjusting schedules as necessary.
• Identify areas for improvement and cost reduction.
• Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective actions.
• Implement inventory control measures to minimise waste.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulations, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.
• Manage subordinates in line with company policies, procedures, and industry agreements.
• Lead, motivate, train, and control team members.
• Ensure quality problems are reported immediately.
• Monitor and direct workflow.
• Conduct performance reviews and counsel employees as needed.
• Motivate the team towards continuous improvement.
• Pass on practical skills ("Show and do").
• Ensure team performance meets quality standards.
• Communicate values and goals.
• Proactively address misconduct.
• Conduct discipline and counselling within policy limits.

• Ensure adherence to health and safety standards and practices.
• Report safety hazards or issues.
• Report any accidents, incidents, and near misses.

• Apply site-specific food safety principles and standards.
• Report food safety hazards or issues.
• Maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) related to the FSMS (Food Safety Management System).

• Apply company quality principles and standards.
• Maintain GMPs.

• Complete all reports and administrative tasks related to the position.

• Ensure the team knows what to do and where to find information in your absence.
• Apply company principles and standards.
• Be a role model in behaviour and work ethic.

• Assess strengths and development areas and take actions to address weaknesses.

• Carry out any other tasks as management requires based on operational needs.

Salary: R500 000 CTC