Packaging Manager
Posted on 2025-04-09
| Employer | O`Brien Recruitment |
|---|---|
| Salary | 0 |
| Category | It Computer |
| Location | Western Cape / Parow |
Job Summary
Job Vacancy
Position: Packaging Manager
Key
Responsibilities:
- Plan daily, weekly, and monthly filling and packaging activities based on schedules from the Planning Department.
- Analyse available resources (personnel and machinery) and allocate them effectively to meet production requirements and lead times.
- Monitor daily progress through a fill, pack, and transfer plan and conduct visual inspections.
- Establish and continuously review acceptable quality standards aligned with signed-off standards and SOPs.
- Recommend and implement changes to improve processes, such as adjusting priorities and equipment sequences.
- Analyse yield variances and implement corrective actions to minimise losses.
- Troubleshoot production challenges to ensure a consistent production flow.
- Monitor and control WIP stock by reviewing reports from the stock clerk.
- Manage waste by ensuring segregation, minimisation, identification, and proper recording.
- Compile and submit monthly reports on quality, delivery, and morale by agreed deadlines.
- Conduct internal audits and address any issues raised, including initiating and investigating ARs.
- Draft, review, and monitor SOPs in line with company requirements.
- Conduct risk assessments to identify potential risks and implement mitigative measures.
- Participate in recruitment processes when required, supported by HR, within approved headcounts.
- Identify training needs, plan SOP training per the skills matrix, and evaluate competency.
- Recommend and facilitate external training solutions.
- Manage employee performance through regular evaluation, feedback, and annual appraisals.
- Address workplace transgressions and initiate disciplinary action as per company policies.
- Monitor employee attendance and take corrective action as necessary.
- Foster a motivated and stable workforce by leading and inspiring employees within company guidelines.
- Perform all duties in compliance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (Act 85 of 1993).
Key
Requirements:
- Degree or diploma in Operations Management or a related field.
- A minimum of 10 years of production management experience, specifically within the Cosmetics, Pharma, FMCG, or Food industries.
- Solid GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) experience is mandatory.
- Proven experience in overseeing a department of approximately 60 employees, including the management of 5 supervisors.
- Strong people management skills, with the ability to inspire, motivate, and lead teams to achieve results while maintaining positive morale.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Manufacturing experience is mandatory; this is a factory-based role with no hybrid option.
- Knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, Labour Laws, and ISO Quality Systems.
- Proficient in computer applications.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and attention-to-detail skills.
Additional Information:
This is a full-time, on-site role requiring a hands-on approach in a manufacturing environment. If you have the required expertise and are passionate about leading teams and driving results, we encourage you to apply.
Packaging Manager position available in Western Cape, Parow. This job position was posted by O`Brien Recruitment. The job has been posted as a premium ad on 2025-04-09 at 13:11:41 in the It Computer category
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