Cape Town: Plastics Production Manager posted by O’Brien Recruitment

We are seeking an experienced Production Manager based in Cape Town to plan, coordinate, and control production activities within a packaging manufacturing environment. The role is responsible for ensuring efficient operations, compliance with quality, safety, and GMP standards, and the effective leadership of production teams to meet operational and customer requirements.

Employment Status: Permanent
Reports To: General Manager

Purpose of the Position

To plan, coordinate, and control all production activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations that meet quality standards, safety requirements, and customer delivery deadlines.

Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Operations

• Plan and manage production schedules in line with customer requirements.

• Coordinate production activities with other departments.

• Allocate and manage resources to maximise efficiency and productivity.

• Monitor production processes and address delays, bottlenecks, and operational issues.

• Analyse production performance and implement improvements and corrective actions.

• Ensure compliance with industry standards, regulatory requirements, and safety protocols.

• Maintain accurate production records and documentation.

People Management

• Lead, supervise, train, and manage production personnel in line with company policies.

• Monitor performance, conduct reviews, and address performance or disciplinary matters.

• Promote teamwork, continuous improvement, and a professional work environment.

• Ensure quality issues are identified and reported timeously.

Health, Safety, Quality, and Food Safety

• Ensure compliance with occupational health and safety requirements.

• Promote safe working practices and report incidents and hazards.

• Apply and maintain company quality standards and Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP).

• Ensure compliance with site-specific food safety standards and the FSMS.

Reporting and Administration

• Complete all production-related reports and administrative duties accurately and on time.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Grade 12

• NQF Level 6 qualification in Production or Operations Management (preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years experience in a Production Manager role within a manufacturing environment.

Skills and Competencies

• Knowledge of plastic manufacturing processes.

• Strong leadership, people management, and communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Strong organisational, planning, and problem-solving abilities.

• Ability to work under pressure with a high level of attention to detail.

The Production Manager may be required to perform additional duties as reasonably required to meet operational needs.