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Durban: Production Manager – Packaging Manufacturing – R700k – R600k posted by Hire Resolve

Production Manager – Packaging Manufacturing – R700k – R600k

Posted on 2025-04-10

Employer Hire Resolve
Salary 0
Category Management
Location Kwazulu Natal  /  Durban

Job Summary

Hire Resolves client in Packaging Manufacturing industry is urgently seeking the expertise of an experienced Production Manager to join their team in KwaZulu-Natal. The Production Manager will be responsible for overseeing the manufacturing process and making sure that production lines run without any issues and/or minimal downtime. The successful candidate must have an eagerness to work dynamically, demonstrate expertise in management systems, and develop solutions to maintain the quality of processes. 

Responsibilities:

  • Develop, implement, and maintain a robust Quality Management System that aligns with industry best practices and applicable regulations
  • Ensure compliance with relevant quality standards, or other industry-specific certifications
  • Lead and mentor a team of quality assurance analysts and specialists
  • Set performance goals, provide regular feedback, and conduct performance evaluation
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment that encourages professional growth and development
  • Ensure that Warranty Cost & Service call Rate Targets are met as per Objectives and Targets
  • Establish and execute quality control processes, including product inspection, testing, and validation
  • Implement effective quality control procedures to identify and address defects or deviations from specifications
  • Continuously review and improve existing quality assurance processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
  • Work strongly with Cross Functional Manufacturing Teams in ensuring Scrap limits are not exceeded
  • Identify root causes of quality issues and work with relevant teams to implement corrective and preventive actions
  • Collaborate with internal and external auditors to ensure adherence to quality standards and regulatory requirements
  • Lead quality audits, ensuring proper documentation and follow-up on identified non-conformities
  • Assess potential risks related to product quality, safety, and regulatory compliance
  • Develop and implement risk mitigation plans to prevent quality-related issues
  • Conduct training programs to educate employees on quality standards, processes, and best practices
  • Ensure that the workforce is knowledgeable and compliant with quality-related policies and procedures
  • Analyze quality metrics and trends to identify areas for improvement and report findings to senior management
  • Inculcate and drive continued efforts in ensuring a culture built on the 6 Sigma methodology
  • Generate regular quality assurance reports to track performance and communicate results
  • Collaborate with procurement and vendor management teams to evaluate and qualify suppliers based on quality criteria
  • Monitor and assess supplier performance, ensuring adherence to quality standards and contractual obligations

Requirements:

  • Bachelors degree in engineering, Quality or related field
  • Experience in Quality Assurance Systems
  • Strong knowledge of quality management systems, industry standards, and regulatory requirements
  • Certification in quality management


Benefits:

  • Salary:

    R600K/yr – R700K/yr, salary negotiable

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Posted in Jobs in Durban, Jobs in Kwazulu Natal

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