Production Manager 

POSITION

Production Manager 

LOCATION

Johannesburg, South Africa

SALARY

R500 000 CTC  per annum 

SUMMARY

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career in a dynamic and innovative manufacturing environment? A leading manufacturer is seeking talented individuals to join their team and contribute to the success of our thriving company.

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Production Coordination

• Implement production schedules to meet customer demands
• Coordinate production activities with other departments
• Allocate resources including personnel, equipment/material to maximise efficiency and productivity
• Monitor production processes/workflow, adjusting schedules/resources
• Analyse production processes to identify areas for improvement/ cost reduction
• Conduct root cause analysis of production issues and implement corrective action
• Implement inventory control measures to minimize waste
• Maintain accurate production records/documentation

Personnel Management

• Manage subordinates in line with company policies, procedures and industry collective agreements.
• Responsible to lead, motivate, train and control any allocated persons
• Ensure that subordinates record and report quality problems immediately
• Monitor and direct the 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 the 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 organisational health/safety standards / 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 with and maintain all GMPs (Good Manufacturing Practices) with 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

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Matric is a must!
• NQF 6 Production Management / Operations Management is essential!
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a Production Manager role
• Plastic manufacturing experience is a must!

APPLICATION

Applications can be sent to marchelle.carelse@kelly.co.za