Production Manager

Develop tools, implement designs, or integrate machinery, equipment, or computer technologies to ensure effective manufacturing processes.

Production Manager Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Production Manager to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the roadmap for the product;
  • Responsible for market research and analysis;
  • Manage the Agile Development Team and direct Stakeholders throughout the project;
  • Provide backlog management, iteration planning, and elaboration of the user stories;
  • Research and analyse market, the users, and the roadmap for the product;
  • Participate in customer calls to gather new requirements;
  • Develop sound conceptual understanding of the many influencing variables. You understand the details without getting lost in the details;
  • Drive product launches including working with public relations team, executives, and other product management team members;
  • Develop and implement product strategies consistent with company vision;
  • Represent the company by visiting customers to solicit feedback on company products and services;
  • Develop product marketing strategies (pricing, advertising, product launching);
  • Capture accurate records of raw materials, work in progress, finished products, product waste and stock levels per shift;
  • Ability to manage and work with staff and co-workers;
  • Work with the product team when and where necessary to assist in the roll-out of new products and features across the 24.com product suite;
  • Troubleshoot product bugs and queries logged with the product team.

Requirements:

  • Experience with formal requirements gathering and documentation process;
  • Degree in Production Management;
  • 5 years’ work experience;
  • Agile/Scrum experience is highly beneficial;
  • Diploma or Degree in Electrical Engineering;
  • Switchgear experience;
  • Any related degree / National Diploma;
  • Strong management experience essential;
  • Certificate in ISO standards, FSSC 22000 + internal auditing;
  • Bachelors degree or equivalent in horticulture or related area of plant sciences or equivalent combination of education and experience;
  • Ability to develop clear action plans and drive processes with many interdependencies;
  • Candidate must reside in Pretoria;
  • Must demonstrate professional and ethical business practices, adherence to company values, and a commitment to personal and professional development;
  • Advanced Excel;
  • Minimum of 5 years relevant experience in production management/stock controlling within the food industry.