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Production Manager

Full-time

iStaff (Pty) Ltd

Minimum Requirements:
  • Diploma or degree in Production Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology or a related field
  • Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma / Operational Excellence training will be advantageous
  • Relevant world-class manufacturing or leadership development certification will be advantageous
  • Minimum 5 year's experience in a production management role within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience in food production / FMCG / packaging / processing environment will be advantageous
  • Proven track record in leading teams, improving production performance, and maintaining operational
Duties and Responsibilities:

Production Planning and Execution
  • Plan, organize, and oversee the manufacturing process from raw material intake to finished goods output and dispatch
  • Ensure production schedules are executed according to sales demand, MRP, capacity, and operational priorities
  • Allocate labour, equipment, and resources effectively to meet output and delivery target
People Leadership and Human Capital Management
  • Lead, coach, develop, and manage production Supervisors, Foremen, Line Leaders and teams
  • Confirm and manage man assignments according to production requirements
Operational Performance Management
  • Manage and improve production performance against agreed KPI's including output, yield, downtime, OTIF, OEE, waste, labour efficiency, and conversion cost
Food Safety, Quality and Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with food safety, quality, GMP, hygiene, HACCP, legal and company requirements at all times
Safety, Risk and Housekeeping
  • Maintain a safe working environment and promote zero harm in all areas of responsibility
Cost Control and Financial Management
  • Manage prodution costs in line with budget and business expectations
Asset and Resource Management
  • Ensure effective utilization and preservation of fixed assets and equipment
Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence
  • Manage production costs in line with budget and business expectations
Stakeholder and Cross-Functional Management
  • Work closely with planning, procurement, logistics, quality, maintenance, finance, HR, and other departments to ensure smooth operations
Systems, Reporting and Administration

PLEASE NOTE :  Thank you for your interest in this position, we will review and be in touch if you are suitable.

 
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Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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