Eastern Cape: Production Manager posted by Staff Solutions
Posted on 2025-07-16 00:00:00
Employer | Staff Solutions |
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Category | Other Manufacturing |
Location | Eastern Cape / Eastern Cape |
Job Summary
Key Responsibilities
As the Production Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that all production processes are efficient, cost-effective, and meet both company and customer requirements. You will oversee the daily operations, ensuring production objectives, targets, and quality standards are met. Your key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinating and managing all production staff to ensure timely and high-quality production.
- Conducting regular meetings with machine setters to resolve issues, share information, and improve performance.
- Setting production targets (e.g., scrap %, absenteeism %, cycle time) and ensuring they are consistently met.
- Managing production schedules and resources to optimize the use of equipment and personnel.
- Ensuring all production work instructions (including flow charts, setting sheets, inspection instructions, etc.) are up to date and followed.
- Overseeing the ordering of raw materials and ensuring they are available when needed.
- Maintaining adherence to quality management and environmental systems, as well as ensuring workplace safety.
- Identifying and implementing continuous improvements in production processes, equipment, and tooling.
- Conducting periodic reviews to ensure production activities align with procedures and work instructions.
- Collaborating with the quality department to review and address non-conforming products and implement corrective actions.
- Providing leadership when the General Manager is unavailable, ensuring smooth operations.
- Analyzing performance data and preparing reports to track key performance indicators (KPIs).
- Ensuring compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental standards.
- Supervising and training production staff, identifying skills gaps, and ensuring the team is well-equipped to meet production goals.
What We Are Looking For
- Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Grade 12 Certificate.
- Degree or Diploma in Manufacturing/Engineering or a related field would be advantageous.
- Experience:
- At least 5 years’ experience in injection moulding machine setting and optimization.
- At least 3 years of supervisory experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
- Proven experience in plastics manufacturing or similar industries is preferred.
- Technical Skills:
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with databases and management data reporting.
- Strong knowledge of production processes, quality management systems (QMS), and environmental management systems (EMS).
- Experience in problem-solving techniques and identifying process improvements.
- Behavioral Skills:
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Attention to detail and high organizational skills.
- Ability to manage high-pressure situations and make quick, informed decisions.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Key Attributes
- Strong leadership capabilities with a focus on driving team performance and quality.
- Analytical mindset with the ability to assess production performance and implement improvements.
- Highly proactive, results-driven, and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- A strong focus on health and safety, ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
- Ability to handle after-hours calls and production-related emergencies as needed.
Additional Information
- Work Environment: High-pressure, fast-paced, with diverse products and potential after-hours call-outs. Some exposure to lead-based products, chemicals, and cleaning agents.
- Important Contacts: Collaboration with customers, department managers, machine setters, warehouse personnel, and operators.
- Driving License: A Code 08 Driver’s License is required.
If you are an experienced production leader looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.
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