Production Manager Flexographic

Production Manager: Flexible Packaging Printing industry

Overview: To plan, organize and control the activities in Production departments: Extrusion, Printing, Lamination, Slitting, Conversion.

Key Professional Competencies:

• Tertiary qualification in packaging engineering, mechanical engineering, process engineering, manufacturing management, production or operation management)
• OR extensive experience in the relevant industries
• Minimum of 5 years experience, preferably in Flexible Packaging and/or Extrusion Industries
• Ability to manage multiple production processes simultaneously, and to utilize resources effectively and efficiently in a deadline orientated environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Computer literate, and proficient with word processing, spreadsheet and related software programs

Responsibilities:

• Lead, encourage and motivate the personnel in his/her sphere of responsibility
• Develop and implement a Production strategy to drive down costs and improve overall efficiencies in line with WCM (World Class Manufacturing Practices) requirements:
• Takes the ownership of continuous improvement of the production departments
• Improve overall efficiency of the production departments
• Ensure that an effective maintenance plan is adhered to and matured
• Successfully motivate and implementation of projects within budget
• Reconcile production material usage and account for waste, as well as to put in place proactive measures to reduce waste produced within the production departments
• Application of good Manufacturing Practices
• Responsible for safety included in the ISO 9001 & BRC systems
• Reduce customer complaints due to production inefficiencies
• Effective production planning and scheduling
• Comply with Safety, Health, Environment and Risk standards
• Manage and ensure low staff turnover & absenteeism
• Team goals and core values communicated and owned by team members